The deer industry has grown way beyond my wildest dreams! We are approaching exponential growth, attracting new breeders and landowners at an impressive rate. But, as with all new industries, especially alternative livestock, newcomers are left knowing very little about what it takes to become a successful operator. The average person coming to me for advice already has talked to dozens of operators, each of whom have “sage” advice about what to do, how to design pens and handling facilities and what kinds of deer to purchase for starter animals. Unfortunately, these suggestions often are contradictory and, sadly self-serving in many instances. So, I decided to put together this fact sheet on the first of many topics, in this case buying your first deer.
12 Keys To Buying Whitetails by Dr. James C. Kroll
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I have heard many contradictory debates about “the second rut”. Does it really exist? What can you tell me about it? Thank you.