- Jul 6, 2015
What is the best Buck to Doe Ratio?
Harvesting the right deer and the right amount of correct deer can have more influence on your hunting results than any other habitat management plan you can implement. It depends upon a manager's goals, but most should try for a balance – an even buck to doe ratio and a uniform age structure usually produces the best results. In the wild it can be hard to achieve a 50/50 buck to doe ratio, but that's what you should strive for. You want both bucks and does of all age classes. If you've never experienced this balance, you've never seen hunting as good as it can get!
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Do you want your bucks to have bigger antlers this year? Before you treat your deer, you need to understand the basics of what antlers are and how antlers form over time. Antlers are pieces of bone that grow out of the pedicles of a deer. Nutrition, age and genetics all play a role in how [...] -
Professional anglers work diligently to locate where the fish are. That’s their primary task. Next, they try to determine what the fish might be inclined to eat at that specific time. Afterward, they attempt to entice enough fish to take their bait and catch a full limit, ideally including at least one large fish, before heading to the weigh-in station to compete for the prize money.
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Training a puppy to become an effective bird dog, particularly for retrieving game birds like ducks, pheasant and quail, is a meticulous process that requires patience, consistency, and a deep understanding of canine behavior. Here are the best practices to guide you through this rewarding journey.
