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Acorns produced from the white oak tree are one of the most desired foods by many game species. It’s arguably the best food whitetails have for packing-on fat for winter. Andrew Walters | Originally published in GameKeepers: Farming for Wildlife Magazine. To subscribe, click here. As wildlife managers, we understand the significance of hard mast producing trees, particularly oak trees.
Heath Wood By now, most deer hunting seasons have ended across the country. Whether you are saving money for an upcoming taxidermy bill or warming the pot up on the stove to fix a warm bowl of tag soup, you are probably also reminiscing about the past hunting season and wondering what you can improve on next
The oak tree is essential to wildlife, and Gamekeepers and hunters alike know the value in a producing oak tree. Acorns provide the protein, carbohydrates and fats animals need to survive the winter. Let’s look at identifying acorns, what acorns are most desirable and when acorns are available. NOT ALL ACORNS ARE CREATED EQUAL If you have been backcountry camping,
Provided by Mossy Oak Properties Rural land can be much more than just something you enjoy with your loved ones. Sometimes, Mother Nature contains valuable resources investors or companies are itching to get their hands on. Hence, mineral rights. Also known as a mineral estate, mineral rights are just what their name implies: The right of
Shane Smith If you ask any avid duck or goose hunter about hunting pressure, they will certainly agree there are more hunters afield than ever before. But, how is it according to the USFWS, are there less Federal Duck stamps being purchased each and every year since 1970? I have heard from hunters, biologists and USFWS employees as to why the
Mia Anstine Just like my great-grandfather, I love to pursue mule deer, the “gray ghosts” of the West. They have gray coats, striking black markings on their foreheads, and white around their faces. Their tails are about 6 inches long, with a small black tuft at the end. As their name references, they have large,
Covid-19 has many turning off their devices and turning on to nature. This movement has them wanting to learn more about the bounty that Mother Nature provides. When they come across berries, nuts and fruits in the woods, they wonder, “Can I eat this? If I eat this, will it kill me, or is it
HOW TO USE TRAIL CAMERAS TO CONDUCT A FAIRLY RELIABLE POPULATION INDEX OF YOUR DEER HERD. Bob Humphrey Trail cameras have been a boon for deer hunters. They are your eyes in the woods when you are not there. They allow you to scout while minimizing your presence, disturbance and intrusion. And they’re a lot
Powered by OnX Hunt Trail cameras (or game cameras) are a fun way to keep up with what’s going on at your property. Whether you’re checking for pictures of that big buck or watching for pigs, it’s important to consider the placement of your camera.You’ll want to place it in a heavily trafficked area for maximum
Powered by OnX Hunt OnX is a valuable tool for taking care of your land. It can help you map out where to plant, identify valuable areas of interest, and keep notes on management tactics for your land, like when a plot was planted and where the best access point is.Here, Gamekeeper and “Food Plot Guru”
