Deer

Big Whitetail Bucks Found: An End of An Era for Two of Our Hit List Bucks

Grant and his wife Tracy discover two big dead bucks! It's the end of trapping season and the end of an era for two of our hit list bucks here at The Proving Grounds.  Shed hunting leads the way to finding two awesome bucks that died from EHD.  Watch this episode for the full story along with some clues on how to know if the antlered buck skulls you find are the result of the disease known as EHD.

Trapping Tips for Predator Removal

Everyone who dabbles in food plots and deer habitat management develops favorite plants for the various seasons. After 30 years of experimenting I think I've tried about every seed imaginable, but in this occasional series I'll profile my top picks for various seasons.

From a practical standpoint,hunting sheds is a tremendous aid in hunting the deer that grew them. Finding shed antlers in your hunting area in February and March can tell you a great deal about the number and quality of bucks you are likely to see during next hunting season.

Look for sheds where animals are feeding and around water. Brushy ravines are also a good place to look. Be aware that some states classify sheds as animal parts that require a tag just as if you’d hunted them during open season, so check the game regulations in your state.

Look for areas that have received little disturbance since mid-season and secluded feeding areas. Areas that have had little to no hunting pressure are prime late season hunting hot spots.

If you have set blinds, stands, or areas that you or others typically hunt in your area, get away from them! Deer pattern people as much or more than people pattern deer.

During late season it is important to time moon phases. Deer become more nocturnal during the winter partly because of energy benefits they receive by resting during the day when it’s warmer and moving around to feed at night when it’s colder.

However, during the dark of the moon or several nights with heavy cloud cover, deer will be much more active in the mornings.

We've put away our bows and guns and now we're targeting whitetails with trail cams. Watch now to see how we find out what's lurking in our post-season herd, and also learn more techniques for putting predators down. All this plus more tips on how to measure the effectiveness of your food plots at building healthy deer. The action never stops at The Proving Grounds!

From GrowingDeer.tv
Grant Woods

As much of Canada and the U.S. now sit under a blanket of snow, next whitetail season may seem like a distant vision for many of us. But some midwestern states, such as Ohio and Iowa, have late season muzzleloader opportunities that extend into January.

When considering tactics for harvesting mature bucks, the most vital area to focus on i

After the rut and when deer activity has slowed down for the season, it’s good for hunters to center their attention on the food source. By the end of most deer seasons, the acorn crop is gone.