- 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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Feeding your pond fish isn’t just about throwing out pellets—it’s about precision timing that drives growth, water quality, and overall pond performance. From critical water temperature thresholds to the safest times of day, the right schedule can dramatically improve feed conversion and fish health. Learn exactly when to start, scale back, or stop feeding to keep your pond balanced, efficient, and thriving year-round.
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Using road feeders to supplement wild turkeys in the spring can be effective when done responsibly, legally, and with an understanding of seasonal behavior. Learn how remote road feeders are most effective to supplement nutrition, subtly influence travel patterns, and promote consistent daytime movement while preserving natural behavior.
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Sarah Parvin and her father have spent years chasing something most pond managers never attempt: growing the world's largest coppernose bluegill on their five-acre North Alabama pond. What started as a happy accident after a devastating 2018 fish kill became their life's work. Then, in July, a second kill wiped out everything they'd built. Rather than accept defeat they both decided to stare defeat in the face and come roaring back anyway. Learn how Sarah manages feeding schedules, water quality, and habitat to grow trophy fish — and why reliability matters when every growing day counts.
