Hunters head to the woods each fall in search of big whitetail bucks. Although luck is one way to bag a big buck, most are the result of active deer management. This takes luck out of the equation and allows you to work with your property and your deer herd to maximize what Mother Nature has given you. The cornerstone of growing and producing big whitetail deer is habitat management.
There are many activities a landowner can implement that would fall under habitat management practices that benefit deer. In general, many of these practices simply involve manipulating the habitat to produce better, more palatable foods for deer. The television shows will tell you to plant food plots, but the most drought-tolerant, longest-lasting food plot consists of native plants. Continue reading General Habitat Recommendations for Whitetail Deer