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There is so much to learn about hunting, scouting, and the health of any wildlife herd.  Our goal is to add value through blogging to help you be a better hunter and herd manager.

If You Put It Out, They Will Come

If You Put It Out, They Will Come

One of my most effortless ways to over-eat is having access to an overabundance of food. If there is food on the counter in our house, I am more likely... Read More
Best Ways To Attract Deer To The Stand During The Early Season

Best Ways To Attract Deer To The Stand During The Early Season

In the late summer months of August and early September, deer have an easily patternable daily travel route. Typically, a deer will feed in the early mornings when it is...
Inventory And Pattern Summer Deer With Long Range Attractants

Inventory And Pattern Summer Deer With Long Range Attractants

Taking inventory of what bucks are on a hunting property is an excellent asset for hunters. Long-range attractants can also help the hunter by establishing a more patternable travel route.
Product Knowledge To Produce A Healthier Deer Herd & Bigger Bucks

Product Knowledge To Produce A Healthier Deer Herd & Bigger Bucks

The obsession with feeding and managing deer is another stepping block that coincides with a passion for hunting. Hunters know that proper care of deer is needed to improve the...
The Four Seasons Of Nutrition

The Four Seasons Of Nutrition

By Heath Wood Those looking to manage their deer herd by providing the proper nutrition may be curious about the best time to use minerals and supplemental deer feeds. The... Read More
Eliminating Varmints From Your Feeding Program

Eliminating Varmints From Your Feeding Program

To ensure deer, specifically, bucks are getting a boost in protein and minerals they need, it is vital to ensure they are eating most of the feed and no other...
Taking Care Of Bucks During The Winter Months

Taking Care Of Bucks During The Winter Months

During the fall, specifically October and November, bucks spend an extended period pursuing does for breeding purposes. During this time, bucks lose focus on getting the proper nutrients their bodies...
Make Lifetime Impacts While Hunting With Youth

Make Lifetime Impacts While Hunting With Youth

When a child is experiencing a new adventure, they must be comfortable. For anyone who has ever hunted before, they know deer hunting takes patience. If the child does not...
Misconceptions And The Truth Behind Deer Supplements

Misconceptions And The Truth Behind Deer Supplements

I recently talked with Will Griffin, a Ph.D. nutritionist who works with Big and J to help educate hunters about what, when, and why to use supplements for deer. Griffin...