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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.
Why Gravity Feeders Work Best in Summer Heat
The summer heat can dry out more than just lakes and rivers. Food sources are also affected by summer droughts. Our Feedbank Gravity Feeders give deer easy access to the food and nutrients they need to continue building their antlers and stay healthy during the brutal summer temperatures, even when their natural food sources might be drying out. Check out our tips, below, to learn more about how our feeders can keep the herd fed and thriving during the summer months.
Early Summer Deer Patterns: Shade, Water and Consistent Movement
Summer heat waves affect us all, even the deer herd. As the temperatures rise, deer will begin to seek out areas of heavy shade and plentiful water sources to stay cool and hydrated. If your property offers both benefits, you’ll see the deer herd gravitate to your land all season, setting you up for an active and successful fall hunting season. Check out our tips below on how to identify these deer patterns.
Summer Water Needs: Why Reliable Water Sources Matter More Than Ever
School’s out for the summer, the temperatures are rising and we’re all soaking up the summer sun. As we start grilling out and enjoying everything that comes with outdoor summer fun, we also need to make sure we stay hydrated, and that includes deer. Keep your water systems filled to help provide the deer herd with a reliable source of hydration all summer long.
Hunting Hot Weather: How to Adjust Your Game Plan for Warm Fall Hunts
Deer season is now officially open in Minnesota. Did you have a chance to get out in the woods on opening weekend? If you did, you definitely felt the heat: it was in the 80s over the weekend in Cannon Falls. Summer is still hanging on and making its presence known in many areas of the country, so as you prepare for your first hunts of the season, make sure you have a hot weather game plan. Check out our tips, below, to get started.