Perennial clover fields offered whitetail deer, bears, turkey, rabbits, and waterfowl lots of good forage during spring.

Chris Niskanen's article in the Nov. 27 Brainerd Dispatch regarding illegal deer baiting correctly identified the probable reasons Minnesota hunters bait deer. However, I suggest a broader issue was ...

BRAINERD — "Oh, so you plant food plots for deer," said a man I met at a sporting goods store. His comment held overtones of resentment. I was not offended; I respect his particular hunting methods, ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Hundreds of hunters and industry experts made their way to Grand Rapids over the weekend for the Huntin' Time expo at the DeltaPlex Arena. However, many hunters are feeling set ...

Food plots, one of the hottest topics among hunters, particularly deer hunters, will be the focus of a four-part how-to series from Penn State Extension that begins Wednesday evening. Sustainable ways ...

Let's be clear: Maintaining a food plot for whitetails isn't baiting Yes, food plots concentrate deer to a certain extent, but not like a feeding station where an effortless meal is readily available.

A rough, newly cleared field is transformed into a functional wildlife food plot through careful planning, equipment work, and multiple passes to level and prepare the soil. From removing debris and ...

Many deer hunters and land managers across Louisiana and Mississippi have delayed planting their food plots this year because of the extreme heat. Not only is hot, dry weather tough on young seedlings ...

Hunters who want to sit over lush food plots in December and January should be putting some sweat into preparation now, said Daniel Bumgarner, one of the owners of Wildlife Management Solutions, which ...