Sponsors
The following companies are making this adventure possible. The GrowingDeer.tv project is a massive undertaking in time and resources in which we are constantly seeking the best hunting strategies, products, and information available. We have solicited our partners and sponsorships from companies with products or services that we found to be superior. The next time you’re in the market to buy, please support the sponsors of GrowingDeer.tv. We are confident that you will be satisfied with these products and services.
Partners
A Natural Way to Larger Antlers
This is a product we have used for several years and have been amazed at the results. Our food plots in this poor, rocky Ozark soil have been as lush and vibrant as plots in the great soils of Iowa! For years farmers have used turkey and chicken litter as a substitute for commercial fertilizers. Antler Dirt, has taken that concept and added their custom composting and humifying techniques to make it into a SUPER fertilizer and soil builder that produces nutritious food plots and great deer. We know all the scientific reasons it works and could spend an hour or two educating you on the subject (watch GDTV 22 to see how Antler Dirt is created). Give them a call and let their soil scientist help you achieve the best food plots possible!
The Best Choice For The Discriminating Hunter
I’m a huge believer that practice makes perfect and that experience combined with passion leads to excellence. Barnes Bullets verifies my beliefs! Barnes Bullets is the oldest supplier of premium hunting bullets in the United States. Owners of Barnes Bullets® since 1974, Randy and Coni Brooks and their employees have been hunting, shooting, and improving Barnes Bullets based on hands-on and intensive scientific research since 1974. My hunting buddies that pursue dangerous game in Africa use Barnes Bullets. My friends and clients that consistently take trophy whitetails shoot Barnes Bullets and I trusted only Barnes Bullets for both of my daughter’s first (and second!) deer. Practice and experience leads to excellence – believed by me, proved by Barnes Bullets.
Hunters Prefer Eagle Seed RR Soybeans
If you are looking for the heavy weight champion of warm season forage, Eagle Seed Beans are it. The folks at Eagle Seed have spent literally 40+ years selectively breeding soybeans for forage and pod production. They are unequivocally the forage quality and quantity leader, proven by bunches of university trials. Almost any soybean can grow leaves and pods, but Eagle Seed Beans grow them bigger, faster, and longer. When most all other production soybeans have dried up and stand dormant in the field, Eagle Seed Beans keep right on putting out new leaves until frost occurs. If producing tons of irresistible green forage late into the hunting season isn’t enough, the beans themselves are a highly preferred and nutritious food source during the winter. This past season the “little” Ozark deer here at The Proving Grounds had fat and racks on them that rivals deer in Iowa! (Which means some good meat for our table and more work for the taxidermist!!) Watch my testimony – I’ll continue planting Eagle Seed forage soybeans at The Proving Grounds!
Creating the Ultimate Hunting Food Plot
Planting forages deer really want to consume in a small food plot designed for hunting often leads to frustration as the crop is consumed before hunting season or when the hunter wishes to hunt. I’ve been frustrated with this problem for years! Gallagher Fence came to my rescue with a solar powered electric fence that has kept the deer out of three of my honey holes. It’s easy to take the fence down or simply open the gate come hunting season. It’s like ringing the dinner bell or being the only restaurant open in town! A Gallagher Food Plot Protection System is an economical and systematic approach to managing the food resources for your deer herd and hunting opportunities. Watch us this fall as we implement Gallagher Food Plot Protection Systems into our whitetail hunting strategies at The Proving Grounds.
Serious Gear
You want the hours spent in a treestand to be as comfortable and safe as possible. The folks at Muddy Outdoors know what hunters need and expect. They deliver with great gear at a great value as well as fanatical customer service!
I’ve found Muddy Outdoors products to be functional, simple, and safe! We think you’ll agree that the details and functionality of their products set them apart in a crowded industry. Next time you go out in the field take along a Muddy Treestand. You won’t be disappointed!
Confidence for Real World Hunting
Shoot or don’t shoot? Nikon Hunting Optics allows me to confidently answer that important question when I’m deer hunting. When I’m glassing the next ridge to check out a buck, Nikon’s superior optics gives the focal power I need to determine if the buck is a shooter. The optics are crisp and bright allowing me to confidently identify each buck. My Nikon rangefinder has proven to be an indispensable part of my hunting gear. Whether I am hunting whitetails with a bow or rifle, knowing the exact distance provides me with confidence to plan my shots. Make the best use of your time in the field with Nikon Hunting Optics – whether it’s a binocular, riflescope, rangefinder or spotting scope.
See What You’ve Been Missing
What have you been missing? I can say with a high degree of confidence that we haven’t been missing much at The Proving Grounds because we use Reconyx cameras to do our scouting. We’ve been able to pattern our bucks and know when they are moving because Reconyx trail cameras always work, have the fastest trigger speed in the industry, and don’t spook deer. I have literally gads of images of bucks bedded in front of a Reconyx. Reconyx is truly the best value in the Trail Camera market. Get a Reconyx trail camera and finally see what you’ve been missing!
All Natural Mineral Lick
I was very impressed when I learned of Trophy Rock mineral supplements. Trophy Rock contains over 60 beneficial trace minerals to improve antler development and overall deer herd health and is safe for all wildlife year round. I have seen deer at The Proving Grounds use Trophy Rock during times they would normally not seek out the mineral blocks previously marketed. Trophy Rock is an important ingredient in providing nutrition to the deer here at The Proving Grounds. Try it for yourself and see why so many deer hunters and managers have become Trophy Rock fans for life!
Product Sponsors
Catch Us If You Can
I’m extremely pleased with my Mathews Z7!! It’s literally the best bow I’ve ever shot, owned, or killed with! I own multiple brands of bows and the Mathews Z7 is my go to bow – period. It’s faster, even though I have it set a tad lighter, than any of my other bows. My bow hunting buddies that I’ve introduced to the Z7 fall in love at first touch. Many now own or are planning to own a Z7. I have no doubt these blind dates will result in a long-lasting and successful relationship.
Deer Hunting in Comfort
Outer Armour blinds keep you warm on cold days and cool on hot days! How? Outer Armour blinds are constructed of High Density Structural Foam which not only helps moderate the temperature but will last for years! The High Density Structural Foam does not rust, deteriorate or attract insects. The folks at Outer Armour have designed a blind that is easy to hunt from – especially when that special buck circles your blind as each blind is designed to have a perfect view in all directions. The exterior has the realistic look and feel of tree bark. We have enjoyed a successful turkey season hunting and filming in the comfort of an Outer Armour blind! Take a look at these great blinds. You will want one too!
The Future of Deer Hunting
Dr. Grant Woods has been actively involved with The Quality Deer Management Association since its inception. It is a national nonprofit wildlife conservation organization and the leading advocate of the QDM philosophy. The QDMA’s mission is to promote sustainable, high-quality white-tailed deer populations, wildlife habitats, and ethical hunting experiences through education, research, and management in partnership with hunters, landowners, natural resource professionals, and the public. If you are not already a member, take a few moments to review their webpage and get involved to make a difference in the future of deer hunting!