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How Feeders Impact Pre-Rut Movement and Daylight Activity
As rut season kicks into gear, the bucks and does might start to interact with your feeders and food plots differently. The influx of hormones and heightened awareness means that hunters will need to be extra vigilant to make sure that they’re tracking the deer activity appropriately. Don’t assume that the patterns you noticed over the summer will unfold the same way in the fall. Check out our tips, below, to learn how deer feeders impact movement during rut season.
Shed Hunting Starts Now: How to Prep Trails and Food Sources
Starting now and continuing through April, deer will be shedding their antlers as they discard the current year’s set to regrow a new pair throughout the spring and summer. Head out and collect these antler sheds this spring and discover clues about the herd’s health.
In February, the temperatures are still cold and there is still snow on the ground, so the deer will conserve their energy during this last winter push and hold onto their vital fat stores until it’s over. They’re starting to drop their antlers, so as you continue to offer them bedding and food sources, start looking for antlers on the ground around your property.