[i like me some deer]

i have a question about deer genetics. I was wondering if there was anyway i could help our deer genetics in our area other than mineral licks. i planted a deer plot also and i hope that helps. and also, Would it be a good idea to not shoot bucks for a couple years and help the deer population grow. what else can i do to up my deer population in a very good deer area, thick woods, creek feild,swamp

 

[Southern Man]

I don't know if there is anything you do to help genetics. What ya got...ya got. But you can help the overall helth of the herd through mineral licks...not salt....and supplemental feeding. Food plots are a great idea. I've read when using mineral licks.harvest your older does first. The young deer benefit most from the mineral you put out.

 

[ronn]

- I simply coludn't

- I simply coludn't go away your web site prior to suggesting that I really enjoyed the standard information a person provide in your guests? Is going to be back incessantly to inspect new posts

 

[i like me some deer]

cameras

thanks guys that really helped my question.i also have a question about trail cameras. i was hoping you guys have digital trail cameras and could give me some good quality cameras that are in the price range of 1-150 bucks. im only 15 so i dont have a job that can supply me with lump somes of money

 

[ronn]

I use the Moultrie I think its the 4.0. You can get one at wal-mart for $100. add batteries $10, 2 memory sd cards $40, and a chain and lock. I have 4 of these set ups and one stealth cam. the stealth cam package was around $260 and not worth the price. What state are you hunting in? That will tell us a base for genetic potential. Good to see young folks wanting to talk about and go hunting.

 

[flexj]

I'll second the moultrie 4.0. Seems like a good cheap setup.

 

[Hunting Man]

Here is a slightly different take on nutrition, you really will never know the true genetic potential until there is adequate nutritional food to give the bucks the oppertunity to send the extra minerals to the antlers. If the deer numbers/ratio of bucks and does is way out, doe reduction is necessary. When the deer density is such that good food is available it will take several years to see the genetics maximize. In PA where spikes,three,fours were the norm, now 6,8,10, and even a 12 pt was seen yesterday. We didn't import new deer just helped with nutrition, doe reduction and antler point restrictions by the state. The bucks never had the chance to maximize antlers as the food source was minimal in nutrirional support. Food plots may not be the only ingredient but certainly can't hurt in helping to maximize the potential of the bucks you do have. I do not know enough about the term let them go let them grow to agree/disagree with. If a nice buck comes my way in range I'm going to let the arrow fly!

 

[ronn]

you have got the bes

you have got the best scenery for your walk.....lucky you! One afoenrton, I will take my camera along so you can see our cornfields and flat Kansas land I just noticed your occupation has you working in a coffee donut shop. Is that really hard for you avoiding those kinds of temptations? I am not sure I could have the will power Haven't had a donut in forever.....!!

 

[timberghost]

Welcome to the site. It's great to have younger outdoorsman be a part of the hunting world. About genetics, I always thought that "culling" bucks and does would help genetics over time. I always hear things like that on hunting shows about deer herd management, but I may be wrong.

 

[BruceBruce1959]

some hunters may disagree but a whitetail deer's genetics are constant,,
meaning = a whitetail deer is a whitetail deer no matter where they come from BUT
their overall development is determined by their diet, climate and region.
In other words, what they eat determines how healthy they are and how big their antlers may grow...

 

[i like me some deer]

camera

i have a stealth cam with film and i set it up a week ago. i brought it to wal mart and oh my gosh. i didnt know i had a nice 8 pointer on my property. the film is a pain in the butt to take in an out thanks for the replys all of you. i will have a picture of the 8 pointer on my facebook and i will give you the url. i live 15 miles north of green bay in wisconsin

 

[i like me some deer]

my pictures

once you click on this website you can click on the main picture and then see more of the deer i captured on my camera

 

[i like me some deer]

deer

no one has ever taken a deer out of my land that really scores much mostly basket racks. but this one is a definet shooter. http://www.facebook.com/album.php?profile&id=607897795

there are about 10 pictures of deer and a couple racoons from my stealth cam

 

[joel the signman]

what website?

 

[i like me some deer]

website

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?profile&id=607897795

 

[i like me some deer]

picture

i have another question. how do i get a profile picture on my profile

 

[ronn]

user cp at the top of the page. You can post pics here ya know. You just need to create an account at photobucket.com. Its free. make yourself an album and then you can copy them from there to here. Its pretty easy and Joel will tell you its a good back up if your computer has the radish. If you get that photobucket account let us know and someone or everyone will guide you through it to copy them here into your posts.
You are in big buck country. Its hard to pass a 2.5 year old basket 8 but in order to get a deer at its peak they need to live to at least 4.5. most bucks that are shot are only 1.5. They need age and max nutrition to reach there full potential. In areas like Texas they are calling a 4.5 year old 8 point a management buck. This is how they are playing with the genetics but it takes years to have all mature bucks at least 10 points.

 

[joel the signman]

ya have to have an acct with facebook to see the pics.try photobucket its free and easy well Hunting man is having trouuble :surprised: just poking fun HM.to add a pic go to your user profile and edit it to add an avatar.photobucket will help you make an avatar too see i went an added the patron saint of hunting so you would know where to look but you will want to make it smaller.this was for effect

 

[i like me some deer]

im on photo bucket and im wondering if i have to make an avatar or can i make one out of my pictures

 

[i like me some deer]

photos

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