DIY Land Management

Social media is, well, social. But it can be instructive too. Such is the case with social media for land managers. Ask questions, get answers and learn how to better manage your hunting property via Facebook.

Acorns made up three-quarters of a deer’s diet when those nuts were available. However, that means one-quarter of their diet was something else.

Here’s why, if your property needs to have some does lopped off it this year, early is better than later.

When hunting and trapping coyotes, this animal's adaptability makes it difficult. This trait is exacerbated by wolf DNA, making some coyotes slightly larger and likely more aggressive.

Regardless of whether or not it's a trophy, it's one hell of an accomplishment to shoot a doe. Here's why. Plus, when's the best time to hunt these animals?

Summer food plots provide valuable protein-rich forage for whitetail deer, but weed competition and browse pressure are two things you'll have to combat.

Yes, there is a way to interpret those numbers on the bags of fertilizer. Here are a few fertilizer tips for deer hunting food plots. Get the right formula and maximize growth.

Deer think most invasive plants taste nasty. So by favoring native plants, thriving deer populations give invasive plants a pass. And this sets into motion a whole string of adverse events.

Food plots are great for wildlife, but they can also be an excellent escape from the daily grind for those looking to get back to their roots.

If unwanted weeds are taking over your food plots, herbicides are the answer. This article is a herbicides 101 overview covering uses and application.

Game cameras are fantastic tools for hunters and with an inexpensive trail camera mount you can save a few bucks while getting better images.

Summer is a slower season for hunters, which makes it a great time to set up a year-round trail camera plan for scouting and prepping for fall.

Learning to handle your weeds can be extremely beneficial to your land management. Not all weeds are bad. Learn how to manage your weeds for a successful deer season.

Chestnut facts reinforce what food-plot evangelists have come to know about the American Chestnut: it’s a deer superfood.

From improving bedding areas to logging time behind a spotting scope, you should set aside time for summer hunt prep before the fall season.

Virtually every commercial product available for your summer food plots has adequate nutrition. Some, however, have higher levels of protein than others.

Do deer prefer some species of acorns over others? If so, which ones? And what about humans? Have they ever depended on acorns as a critical food source?