Recent content by NWWI

I think local level is best too. I have never seen anything done in my area by any of the big name organizations. We have a bunch of local conservation groups and sportsmanship clubs that make a difference. All the national groups have big fundraisers but not too many in our area benefit from...

The past couple years I have been planting forage oats the second week of August in northern Wisconsin. Two of my variables are that my plots do not get full sun and get heavily browsed. But they are definitely attractive to deer when prepped right.

Do you really need to have deer in the deep winter? I know you were concerned with survival, but if the deer return to you every year why spend the time and money. Like others have said, what has helped me the most is logging/hinge cutting.