February 17th, 2010 — Big, Deer, Hunting
Deer, when they are in their natural habitat, do not actually eat the commercial “deer feed” that most feed stores will sell you as bait or as a lure. So when deer are out in the wild and they are left to their own devices, what do they eat? Unlike some of the animals you find in the wild while hunting, deer are herbivorous creatures which means that they only eat plants. While there are plenty of different plants out there in the woods, not all of them are going to provide the right amount of nutrition for the deer. Just like humans and other animals, many deer do have food preferences and will eat their certain favorite foods whenever they can find them, though they will move on to other foods when their favorites or the most nutritious options cannot be found.
Deer like to eat wild grasses, especially when the shoots are both tender and young, but wild grasses tend to be a last resort food in that they can help the deer survive when other food is not available, but they are not good for much more than that. Here is a look at some of the favorite foods that deer may like.
Woody Shrubs and Plants: Deer can feed on the leaves and other anatomy of tree and shrubs, eating the leaves, the twigs and the buds from plants like these all throughout the year. Some examples of this category of plants include greenbrier, honeysuckle, blackberry, black gum, sumac, sassafras, willow, rose, dewberry and grape.
Forbs: Forbs are herbaceous plants, which mean that they are perennial and non woody plants that produce new growth every single spring after dying off in the winter. Forbs generally include weeds and a number of other flower-producing plants. Forbs are a proffered food source for many deer, and examples of these plants include wild clover, sedges, bellflower, mushroom, dandelion, ragweed, beans, wild lettuce and sunflower.
Nuts: Nuts are extremely nutritious when it comes to deer, but the crops produced by these plants are often small, so fords and grasses tend to provide a much more reliable food source. Some examples of nuts that deer may enjoy are red and white acorns, hickory nuts and beech nuts.
Fruits: Fruits are preferred by deer because they are so very high in energy, but good fruit crops only tend to be made available during the summer and early fall months. Some examples of fruits that deer enjoy eating are sumac seed heads, persimmons, grapes, coralberry, dewberry, blackberry, dogwood and huckleberry.
Crops: Cultivated crops are crops that were planted by humans. Where food sources are limited, these can be an important part of a deer’s diet and may include plants like wheat, oats, alfalfa, clover, soybeans, vegetables and rye grass.
By knowing what deer actually like to eat, finding them in the wild will be a lot easier from now on.
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Originally posted 2009-01-13 05:53:41. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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February 16th, 2010 — Game, Gun Safety, Hunting, autumn
Hunting, by nature, is a dangerous and risky sport because it involves firearms, and shooting those firearms. Hunting accidents occur all year long in different parts of the world, which only proves the importance of safe hunting guidelines and why you should uphold them. Deer hunting safety is a truly essential part of the sport at its very core. No matter how long you have been hunting deer, and no matter how much experience you have under your belt, it is still absolutely vital that you practice good deer hunting safety guidelines all the time. Not only are you protecting yourself by practicing good safety when going out deer hunting, but you are also protecting those in your group, and the other people out hunting that may not be aware of your presence.
The best time to go deer hunting, although it is a year long hunting experience, is during the fall in the beautiful autumn atmosphere when everything seems perfect. Unfortunately, this perfect season for hunting absolutely does not rule out the chance that something could go wrong. For this reason, practicing the guidelines for safe hunting during this season is absolutely vital. Keep the following guidelines in mind and everyone around you, including yourself, will be safe.
1 – Make sure that any firearm you are working with is treated as if it is ready to fire and loaded. Keep the safety on at all times, with no exception, and do not take the safety off unless you are actually about to fire. By treating every firearm as a loaded weapon, you will take better care not to accidentally fire.
2 – Make sure that you are always in complete control of your weapon, as you are the only one responsible for your weapon when you are out in the woods hunting for deer. You should only ever aim your gun at something that you are intending to shoot, which means you should never aim your gun at people, windows, homes or other things that you can cause harm to if your gun accidentally discharges.
3 – Make sure that when you are hunting, you only are targeting an area where no one is in close range. Make sure you are the only one aiming for that game, otherwise you may find yourself harming another hunter close by. You should also absolutely never put your finger on the trigger until you are actually ready to pull it!
4 – Always make sure to wear a blaze orange outer layer, or a neon bright outer layer. This way, other hunters in your vicinity will be able to distinguish you from the wildlife, since deer have not yet figured out how to wear bright orange.
5 – In order to make sure that you are never targeted as game while in the woods, make sure that you are always equipped with a flashlight, especially at night when your colors are harder to see in the thickness of the woods.
6 – You could possibly be a danger to your own self as well as others if you do not remain alert while you are hunting. Proper deer hunting safety absolutely depends on your ability to observe and react. If you are impaired in any way because you are sleepy, then bow out and do not participate!
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Originally posted 2008-12-11 05:15:09. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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January 6th, 2010 — Deer, Game, Hunting
When it comes to hunting deer, it is vitally important for you to pay attention to the smallest details. Here are a few unique tips that many hunters miss when it comes to bagging their dream trophy out in the woods.
1 – Use a Painted Stand - Paint both the bottom and the top of the stand. Your platform should also be camouflaged on the underside as well.
2 – Use Binoculars - Make sure that you are investing in a good, solid pair of binoculars, and make sure that you are using them often. This is going to be especially important when you are dealing with low light situations such as at dusk and at dawn.
3 – Waterproof Your Gear – This is especially important when it comes to your rifle, which is the most important asset that you have when you are hunting. Your rifle needs to be protected, meaning that you should absolutely waterproof it. Keep some oil on hand so that you can wipe your rifle down when rain is expected. Motor oil is good enough to do the trick in most circumstances.
4 – Practice Often – if you want to be successful when you are out hunting then you should hit the range a few times before you go hunting in order to take practice shots before you go hunting. Make sure that you are using the right gun and the right ammunition in order to get the full effect of your practice.
5 – Tread the Trails - Look at the trails where you’ll be hunting, tying some black sewing thread at various trail intervals approximately 3 feet off the ground. Check back often to see if the strands are broken. This will tell you if any animals have been by, and if so, which direction they are moving in so that you can keep track of deer before your hunt.
6 – Watch Squirrels - Squirrels, just like deer, tend to prefer the trees that have a plentiful number of accords. If you find such a patch of trees, where there are a number of squirrels present, then the likelihood is in your favor that there are also deer nearby.
7 – Keep Muscles Loose - It is important that you keep your muscles loose since sitting in your stand for too long, especially when it is cold, can really stiffen your muscles up. Make sure that you are getting up often and that you are moving your legs and your arms for limber muscles and good circulation.
8 – Tint your Lenses – You should be wearing shooting glasses that have tinted lenses in yellow. Not only are they going to protect your eyes quite well, but they are also going to allow you to see with greater ease during lower light situations.
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