Deer Management

What is Deer Management?

Deer management is an exciting and rewarding endeavor. However, some deer managers find the process daunting and possibly confusing. We are dedicated to helping you better understand how to manage white-tailed deer. We offer science-based information and straight-forward management techniques. This will help you improve the deer and habitat found on your land.

How do You Manage Deer on a Property?

It all starts from the ground up. Actually, it starts below the ground — soils. Soils and precipitation are super important when it comes to the ability of a property to produce forage for deer. You’re thinking, “I can’t change the soils found on my property.” And yes, you are correct. It is important, however, to acknowledge what you can and can not do on different parts of your property.

What is Quality Deer Management?

Most land managers and hunters interested in deer are interested in quality deer management. This idea centers around the concept that habitat is enhanced on a property and deer numbers are manipulated so that they are in balance with the natural forage found on the property.

How Many Acres for Deer Management?

White-tailed deer management can take place on any size property. However, a manager must realize that management on a property of 100 acres will be different than a property of 1,000 acres or 10,000 acres. Managing deer on small acreage definitely has some limitations.