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Keeping Deer Comfortable: How Heat Affects Herd Behavior
Deer patterns shift depending on the time of year. During rut season, they’re seeking out mates and covering a lot of ground during all hours of the day. During the winter, they move around in light snow but bed down during thick snowfall. In the summer, they find areas of shade under heavy tree or bush coverage to get relief from the blazing sun. Learn more about how you can keep the deer herd comfortable and how the heat affects their behavior.
Late Spring Blind Placement: Where Deer Are Shifting as Food Preferences Change
As spring comes to a close and the summer heat start to creep in, the deer herd’s food preferences shift with the season. The end of fawn season and the recovery period after a harsh winter means the herd will be looking to build their nutrient reserves back up. Make sure your food plots and feeders are stocked with the appropriate foods as we enter the next phase of the deer cycle.
Early Spring Deer Movement: Melting Snow, Fresh Sign, and New Patterns
As the temperature begins to rise and the snow starts to melt, many deer herds will take advantage of the spring thaw and start to search for new food sources under the newly melted snow. Below are some tips on early spring deer patterns and how you can track their movements as the snow melts and a new phase emerges.
How to Use Feeders to Support Herd Health Before Spring Arrives
As we begin to close out the winter months and look toward spring, now is a good time to start thinking about the deer herd’s health. Spring is the season for fawn births and antler growth. Late winter into spring is when deer shed their antlers and begin to grow new ones. So, by keeping your herd healthy now, you’ll set them up with a solid nutritional base as they go into this formative season.