Jeff's Deer Blog
Habitat and Herd ImprovementBig Property Potential on Micro Deer Hunting Parcels
When it comes to deer hunting parcels, most people assume that bigger is better; but why do some micro parcels have a much greater draw and potential than properties several times their size? On many occasions, a small deer hunting parcel boasts greater deer numbers, a higher quality herd, and ultimately, a higher quality hunt.
Bowhunting TacticsHow To Choose A Treestand
Like most things in life, choosing a treestand is no exception: "The devil is the details". Flashy ads with monster bucks, innovative features and fancy marketing strategies sometimes take the perspective out of the hunt for the perfect stand. Here are 5 great signs to simplify the journey of how to choose a treestand.
Habitat and Herd ImprovementBest Deer Bedding Cover
The best deer bedding cover for holding whitetails all year long, needs to be standing when many forms of wildlife need it the most - during the late Fall and Winter months! When the cover that you create fails when all critters need it the most -including deer- it's time to find something else.
Habitat and Herd ImprovementDeer Habitat For Big Bucks and Easy Doe Harvest
Creating a great whitetail parcel goes well beyond the holistic approach of multi diversity habitat creations. If your entire system of whitetail efforts are on point, you should demand and expect that outstanding deer habitat for big bucks and easy doe harvest, among other things, will be created. Results matter!
Habitat and Herd ImprovementHigh Attraction Whitetail Parcels, Good or Bad?
The desire to create the whitetail parcel with the highest level of attraction in the area can sometimes produce both good and bad results. The key is creating a level of habitat attraction that successfully interlaces with your access and hunting efforts.
Trail CamerasTrail Cam Dependability and Battery Life
When choosing a trail cam, the camera’s battery life and overall dependability are by far the most important factors to consider. Rather than scrutinizing the specifications and counting megapixels, we simply want to know how long the camera will last, and how many photos we can expect it to take on one set of batteries.
Trail CamerasUsing Trail Cam Photos to Kill Hit List Bucks
Not surprisingly, last year’s trail cam photos can help you solidify this year’s hit list; however, those old photos can actually help you formulate a plan to kill those hit list bucks months in advance.
Bowhunting TacticsMock Scrapes for Bowstand Enhancement
One of the easiest and most effective ways to enhance a bowstand is by adding a mock scrape! Mock scrapes create an excellent opportunity and stopping point for a shot opportunity on mature bucks.
Mature Buck StrategiesPrecision Buck Hunting System For Advanced Deer Habitat
The following precision buck hunting system has provided target buck opportunities to me at a success rate of over 85%, since the early 90s - on both private AND public lands! Can you imagine what happens when advanced habitat improvement practices are added to the entire system?
Bowhunting TacticsImportant Treestand Tactics For Whitetails
A treestand location isn't a great spot to hunt, just because you were able to combine great deer sign with a few deer trails. Make sure to include these 5 important treestand tactics for whitetails, when scouting and planning the perfect bowhunting ambush.
Trail CamerasLow Impact Trail Cam Strategies
Ensuring that you are using a low impact trail cam strategy on the deer you're scouting is critical for your future success. Trail cams can influence deer movement for several reasons. By observing how deer react to your trail cam, you can learn to hang and hide your cameras with as little impact on the deer as possible.
Habitat and Herd ImprovementWinter Whitetail Habitat Clues For Small Parcels
Do you have quality Winter whitetail habitat and if so, is that really a good thing? Building a quality deer herd and hunting parcel, hinges on your ability to maximize your efforts to meet the needs of the local deer herd during the hunting season. Does your Winter habitat parcel provide those needs?