Biology And Management Of White-tailed Deer In Alabama
Biology And Management Of White-tailed Deer In Alabama
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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