Why Now is the Best Time to Start Feeding Protein

Developing a healthy deer herd requires consistent efforts throughout the year, and most importantly the spring and summer months. Whitetail deer are searching for the necessary food needed to recover from the rut and long winter.

The next couple of months are some of the most critical months for deer survival. The rut can take its toll on bucks as they can lose up to 30% of their body weight, does are now pregnant, and forage can now be harder to find. A consistent and steady protein regimen throughout the entire year is critical to developing and maintaining a healthy deer herd but starting now is key. 

Texas Hunter Protein Feeders are a great way to supplement your deer’s diet when natural forage is lacking. This provides a steady stream of nutritious feed to improve the overall health of your deer.

Deer naturally obtain protein from forbs and other plants, helping deer maintain optimal body condition. Supplemental feeding is essential for overall health and survival, especially after harsh winter months or during droughts when natural protein sources are limited. 

Maintaining a steady protein feed diet contributes to a greater deer population by boosting survival rates. A protein feeding plan provides the necessary energy for deer to thrive. 

A protein-rich diet is particularly important for bucks to reach their genetic potential for antler development, with studies showing that deer fed a high-protein diet have larger antlers. 

Supplementing deer with protein not only provides essential nutrients for body condition but also maximizes antler growth throughout the spring and summer. The faster a buck’s body condition recovers from the rut and winter months, the faster the nutrition can go to antler development in the spring. Consistent year-round protein feeding enhances antler development and the likelihood of growing a larger rack.

High protein diets also prove advantageous for pregnant and lactating does. The increased nutritional benefits support fawns during their initial growth in the womb and continue through the milk provided by the does after birth. A higher survival rate among fawns creates a healthier deer heard and the potential for more trophy bucks in the future

Supplementary feeding serves to bridge the nutritional gaps that arise during periods when food plot crops and native browse are not readily available due to seasonal growth limitations. In instances of severe drought, when customary sources of browse and food plot crops are scarce, supplemental feed can provide vital assistance to deer and other wildlife.

Feed Your Passion™  With Texas Hunter Protein Feeders

If your hunting area needs a boost of protein-rich foods to promote large deer antler growth, our team at Texas Hunter Products has  a wide selection of protein feeders for the deer and fawns in your location. You can use our gravity feeders in year-round to give your local deer the nutrients they need to grow bigger antlers, and grow them faster. Our high-capacity protein feeders are available in several capacities and are designed to make supplemental feeding easy.

The innovative Gravity Protein Feeders by Texas Hunter Products provide deer access to protein feed whenever they want it. Feed ports have adjustable Feed-Flow Baffles that allow for different pellet sizes as well as protein feed volume control.

Antler growth begins in the spring, so there’s no time like the present to get started. Texas Hunter Products offers eight reliable deer protein feeder models to choose from ranging from 300 pound to 2,000 pound capacities. 

Each Texas Hunter Protein Feeder is Roto-Molded with the same durable construction as Yeti® Coolers. They will never rust and are built to be indestructible. Best of all, setup is easy, they’re portable, and built to last a lifetime.

Texas Hunter Products Protein feeders have a gravity flow system that always keeps protein feed fresh. The supplemental feeding of protein is a year-round effort. By strategically placing protein feeders throughout a wildlife environment, more deer can be fed.