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Biology And Management Of White-tailed Deer In Alabama

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using small portions of<br />

the openings. By noting<br />

the differences in plant<br />

height and species composition<br />

inside and outside<br />

of the cages, hunters can<br />

gauge how heavily their<br />

crops are being utilized,<br />

how much forage is being<br />

produced, and which<br />

crops are being eaten<br />

most heavily. The differences<br />

inside and outside<br />

A wire exclosure is a valuable tool for<br />

monitoring food plot production and<br />

utilization.<br />

of the cages usually are obvious. By using this information, it is possible<br />

to fine-tune the crop mixtures that perform best in a particular<br />

area. This also allows the utilization and production of new seed varieties<br />

to be field tested in one or two openings before being applied on a<br />

much larger scale.<br />

SUPPLEMENTAL FEEDING<br />

Supplemental feeding of shelled corn, whole soybeans, or some<br />

other type of pelleted feed has gained popularity in recent years. These<br />

feeds are placed in troughs or spin feeders and are made available to<br />

deer outside of the open hunting season. This feed is intended to make<br />

up for the shortcomings of the natural browse and agricultural plantings.<br />

<strong>Deer</strong> can be conditioned to feed from these feeders and this additional<br />

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