Whether deer need mineral supplements or not depends on what you want the deer to do. If you are just looking for maintenance of the deer population, then they may not need mineral supplements. However, if you are looking for improved performance, increasing deer numbers, or trophy-class antlers, then yes they do need mineral supplements. …
Zinc is still looked on as one of the more important trace minerals in livestock nutrition. It is involved not only in development of the immune system, but also sexual maturity and reproductive capacity. Zinc is also involved in the growth of hair, skin cells, hoof health, and antler development. One of the better topics …
As fawning is coming to a close, it’s a good time to begin thinking about the population control measures you need to consider this year. I’m sure that many of you will say, “I hunt – that’s my population control.” And you’re right. However, when thinking on a deer management scale, some detailed thought, and …
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I use the term “effective rainfall” because not all of the moisture that hits the ground is usable to the plants. Much of the rainfall that you get each year never finds its way into the soil to be used by the plants. And much that does reach the soil cannot be used either. A …
