Planting apple trees for deer is one of the most effective long-term habitat improvements for a hunting property. Unlike annual food plots that require replanting every year, apple trees provide …
Sterilizing deer antlers before giving them to your dog removes dirt, blood residue, bacteria, and organic material that can remain on harvested antlers after a hunt. Although antlers are dense …
Knowing where the whitetail deer vitals are is the most important factor in making a quick, ethical, and successful harvest. Accurate shot placement damages the heart, lungs, or other vital …
Deer and reindeer belong to the same deer family (Cervidae), but they differ in appearance, habitat, behavior, and hunting considerations. Hunters who mistake one for the other can misidentify game …
Red Osier Dogwood (Cornus sericea) is one of the best native shrubs for improving deer habitat, especially on hunting properties with moist soils, creek bottoms, or wetland edges. Whitetail deer …
Deer tracks in the snow typically appear as two narrow, pointed hoof prints that form a heart-shaped or teardrop-shaped impression. In soft snow, the tracks often spread wider and may …
Deer rely on their sense of smell more than any other sense to survive. A deer can detect predators, locate food, identify other deer, and recognize changes in its environment …
Deer survive the winter by conserving energy, growing an insulating winter coat, relying on stored body fat, and switching to woody plants when fresh vegetation disappears. Unlike many mammals that …
Yes, bull moose shed their antlers every year as part of a natural growth cycle. After the breeding season ends, hormone levels—especially testosterone—drop, causing the antlers to detach from the …
Mule deer and white-tailed deer differ in appearance, behavior, habitat, and movement, making accurate identification important for hunters, wildlife enthusiasts, and anyone exploring North American ecosystems. Although both species belong …
A comfortable deer camp doesn’t have to cost thousands of dollars. Many of the most practical upgrades are inexpensive DIY projects built with reclaimed lumber, shipping pallets, concrete blocks, or …
Yes, you can hunt deer successfully on 10 acres, but acreage alone does not determine success. A well-positioned 10-acre property located along a natural travel corridor or adjacent to quality …
Deer drink water regularly to maintain hydration, regulate body temperature, support digestion, and sustain essential biological functions. Although deer obtain part of their water from fresh vegetation, fruits, and other …
A deer’s teeth provide one of the most practical and widely used ways to estimate its age. Wildlife biologists, deer managers, and hunters examine tooth replacement in young deer and …
Deer can safely eat natural forage, native plants, browse, and a limited amount of fruits, vegetables, grains, and hay when natural food is scarce. However, not every food that seems …