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Food Plots and Native Browse | Best Whitetail Forage – Episode #443
First Steps to Successful Food Plots
Better Browse Naturally
Learn why one of the first things we do before putting seed into the ground is calibrating the Genesis drill. Plus, see how a chainsaw and prescribed fire have improved our habitat, adding great cover and food for the wildlife!
New blog: Why the Buffalo Food Plot System?
The Buffalo System is an improved practice that seeks to replicate the natural cycles of the great prairie. I am a strong advocate for this system of food plot management as the benefits for soil conservation, animal health, and the overall environment are tremendous.
Short VIDEO Clip Of The WEek:
On a recent Reconyx camera card pull, we saw that one tom was active during the last morning of Missouri’s turkey season. See the show he put on!
Tip of the Week:
Store inoculant for soybeans in a cool, shaded place so that the bacteria remains alive until you apply it to seed.
Chasing a Tricky Ozark Mountain Tom – Episode #442
New Video
Rae grabs the Winchester and heads to the turkey woods! Watch as a big Ozark Mountain tom makes Rae work for a shot. Then, Grant shares an update of the Buffalo System for our food plots and the observations he’s made after a spring rain.
New blog:
Food plot management techniques and seed varieties have improved significantly during the past 25+ years. Food plots provide deer the nutrients that they need to grow healthy and strong. Plus, you can create the opportunity for a memorable hunting season next fall by maintaining great food plots. In this blog, Grant shares what he’s using for the successful food plot program at The Proving Grounds.
Short VIDEO:
Whitetails are selective feeders. Watch as this deer seeks out the clover in this food plot!
Tip of the Week:
The Scent Crusher Ozone Equipment Station is a great way to dry your turkey hunting boots and there’s an additional benefit – it eliminates odors!
Their Best Hunt in 32 Years – Episode #441
New Video
Grant’s long-time friend visits The Proving Grounds to chase toms. After 32 seasons of hunting together, Scott and Grant have one of their most memorable hunts when Scott tags an Ozark Mountain longbeard! Plus, we show how one of the components in Eagle Seed‘s fall blend is working great during this critical time of year for antler and fawn development – building soil and helping the deer herd.
New blog:
Thinking about planting? It’s common for 50% or more of large, soft seeds that are planted during bad conditions to die in the ground before they germinate. Find out when planting should occur and how you can know when it’s time to put seed in the ground.
Short VIDEO:
Locating toms can be key to putting a tag on one midday. See how we attempt to locate quiet toms.
Tip of the Week:
If you need to load or unload heavy objects for upcoming habitat projects, a Viking Solutions’ SwiveLift can make it safe and easy.
Two Toms Down: Smart Tactics For When the Hunting Gets Hard – Episode #440
New Video
During the first week of Missouri’s turkey season toms were henned-up and quiet. See how Grant and Daniel make tactical changes to their hunting strategies and tag two mountain toms in tough hunting conditions.
New blog:
Can other hunters hear the gobblers when you can’t? After being disappointed at not being able to hear birds, Grant found an answer. Read this week’s blog as he shares his solution to this problem.
Short VIDEO:
We’ve captured a lot of turkey action with the help of the iSCOPE! See a recent encounter here.
Tip of the Week:
Turkey clothes can start to stink after chasing longbeards. For your sake and your hunting buddies’, running turkey hunting gear through the Scent Crusher makes the next hunt that much more enjoyable!
Turkey Kickoff: Chasing Kansas and Arkansas Gobblers – Episode #439
New Video
Daniel recently headed to central Kansas to kick off his turkey season with an archery hunt! There was a lot of turkey action and feathers were flying. Plus, Heath Martin tags a mature mountain tom in Arkansas, during opening day!
New blog:
Turkey hunting is not always easy. Some days hunters just have to work harder and smarter to get those toms within range. We share some of our tricks here.
Short VIDEO:
If toms aren’t talking where you hunt and you’re just itching to hear a gobble, then this video will fire you up!
Tip of the Week:
A Caldwell FieldPod can keep your gun in the ready position so you’re not scrambling to get the gun up when a silent tom walks in.
Cold Turkey: Snow Bird – Episode #438
New Video
During Missouri’s youth season first time turkey hunter, Chase, braced the cold, snowy weather to hunt longbeards! It was cold but the hot turkey action warmed him right up! Watch as Chase’s entire hunt unfolds. Plus, Grant travels to South Carolina to help a landowner improve their property and pine management.
New blog:
Internships are a great way to help the future generation of hunters and wildlife managers.
Meet one of our current interns, Jacob Hamilton from Jackson, TN.
Short VIDEO:
Daniel and Tyler were turkey hunting in Kansas. It’s always a good day when turkeys come in! Catch the excitement in this short video clip.
Tip of the Week:
Placing the iSCOPE on your turkey gun the day before the hunt saves time and ensures you’re ready when the first tom fires off.
Spring Tune Up: Turkey Hunting Tips and Food Plots – Episode #437
New Video
Grant gives tips for shooting turkeys at close range with a bow. Plus, see why we’re switching from perennial clover to annual clover in some of our plots as Grant shares how the Buffalo System provides quality forage and builds soil during the spring months.
New blog:
An effective tool for turkey hunters can be quality decoys. Learn how we determine when to use a specific decoy set-up.
Short VIDEO:
Learn how to take a soil sample and prepare for spring planting.
Tip of the Week:
A sharpening stone can make a great conditioner for pot calls.
Hunting Strategies, Food Plots, Turkey Calling and More! – Episode #436
New Video
We recently held our annual Field Days at The Proving Grounds. Follow along as we share our management and hunting techniques with fellow landowners and hunters! Get an inside look and see the fun we had along the way!
New blog:
There were so many kind, friendly folks here at the Field Event: 128 folks from Georgia to New York to Michigan to Texas. Each and every one of them were passionate about deer hunting and deer management. Here are a few of the folks and just a little insight into why they came.
Turkey filming tips:
Learn tips on how to film a quality turkey hunt that you can share with your family and friends!
Short VIDEO:
Here’s a video to watch and listen to over and over! Watch World Champion Friction Turkey Caller Steve Morgenstern as he shows how to call turkeys. Listen, practice and learn!
Tip of the Week:
Turkeys can get very close and that means you may need to use your 30 or 40 yard pin to hit the target. Practice close shots to prepare for turkey season.
Fired Up! Turkey Calling Tips and Strategies – Episode #435
New Video
Fire conditions have been good and we continue to burn! Watch as the GrowingDeer Team plans and executes a successful prescribed fire of a bedding area. Then, pull out your turkey calls and follow along: world champion caller Steve Morgenstern stops by to share calling and turkey hunting tips!
New weekly blog:
Have you patterned your turkey gun yet? We share 7 tips to remember while patterning your gun before opening day.
Short VIDEO:
This bobcat has to get up-close to figure out if this is a real turkey or not! He gives this Montana Decoy a good sniff to make his decision!
Tip of the Week:
A jake decoy can be a very effective tool during early breeding season while toms still sort out dominance.
Improving Habitat: Fire and Habitat/Hunting Plans – Episode #434
New Video
The GrowingDeer Team has been busy improving habitat! Fire conditions were favorable to burn several bedding areas, improving the quality of fawning and nesting habitat at The Proving Grounds. Between fires, we’ve had the opportunity to travel to Arkansas and Tennessee to help landowners improve the habitat and hunting on their properties! See what techniques we are using to improve wildlife habitat!
New weekly blog:
Soil tests are a fabulous tool to make sure your deer herd has quality nutrition available. Remember, if it’s not in the dirt, it can’t get to the deer. Find out more about why we take soil samples.
Short VIDEO:
Take a kid hunting…and remember the special moments like the ones here!
Tip of the Week:
A Fourth Arrow Pillar and Rex Arm can be a great tool for reducing space inside the blind while filming your turkey hunt!
