10 Red Flags That Reveal Poor Deer Habitat

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Time is not kind to deer habitat. With each hour that passes, the plants growing where you hunt are losing their value to deer. Trees are rising, stretching upwards to fill vacant holes in the sky, spreading out branches to harvest sunlight. Shrubs, forbs and vines will soon be left in shade, which kills them. …

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Creating a Management Plan for Your Hunting Property

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A common question we get here at the National Deer Association goes something like this: “I hunt 150 acres in western Kentucky. It’s about 40 percent open with the rest in hardwoods. What can I do to improve the deer hunting?” Of course the location and details vary, but the underlying question remains the same …

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Greenbrier Vines Ensnare and Kill a Young Doe

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On the average day, greenbrier vines (or Smilax) take it on the chin from whitetails, as this native evergreen vine is highly preferred deer forage and is usually being stripped of every leaf in reach of deer. But last fall in North Carolina, the greenbrier vines got the upper hand. The photos on this page …

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The Best Fire Frequency for Deer Habitat

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Prescribed fire improves deer habitat, and if it’s practical where you hunt, you should learn to burn. That’s a message QDMA has harped on for years, and as more deer hunters have begun to use this cost-efficient technique, I am hearing fewer questions about burning basics and more about next-level considerations. How often should you …

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Survey Acorns Now to Improve Production

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Acorn Scouting TipsNow is a great time to scout the acorn crop. What you find can help identify stand sites for this fall and also predict winter food supplies. Here are a few helpful tips from QDMA Intern and N.C. State University Branch president Moriah Boggess. Posted by The Quality Deer Management Association on Sunday, …

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