Big and J

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.

Entry and Exit Strategies for Low-Impact Hunting

Entry and Exit Strategies for Low-Impact Hunting

Successful hunters know the importance of alerting as few deer as possible when entering and exiting hunting stand sites. Wherever you hunt, deer are virtually everywhere, and they’re focused on survival, making... Read More
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Evaluating New Hunting Land

Evaluating New Hunting Land

For a deer hunter, little is more exciting than gaining access to new hunting property. Whether it’s land you’re considering buying or leasing or property you’ve been given permission to hunt... Read More
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Selecting High-Quality Supplements for Deer

Selecting High-Quality Supplements for Deer

  Deer hunters and managers know the importance of providing high-quality supplements to whitetails. Studies have shown deer require a variety of minerals, vitamins, and protein for many physiological functions like antler... Read More
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Maximizing Mineral Site Preparation and Maintenance for Whitetails

Maximizing Mineral Site Preparation and Maintenance for Whitetails

As spring turns whitetail habitat into a lush, green landscape, deer managers andhunters everywhere begin preparing or reestablishing mineral sites. Deer typically begin using mineral sites around spring and continue... Read More
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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
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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
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