Supplemental Feeding For Deer
As a wildlife manager, supplemental feeding during the harsh winter months and dry summer months helps to keep wildlife on your property when they would otherwise go elsewhere in search of natural forage. Providing a good protein source with a balance of minerals and vitamins is essential to maintaining good body condition, improved health and most importantly to maximize antler development during periods of growth.
The benefits of supplemental feeding along with proper management have improved the overall deer herd in Texas dramatically, and baiting deer is as much of a tradition in Texas as it is a tool in hunting. In Oklahoma, we manage a 50,000-acre ranch and outfit for quail, deer and turkey hunts. Supplemental feeding is one of our most important management tools in the development of our trophy deer program and crucial to the winter survival of our quail.
