Category: Eblast Archives

We have a win-win situation for you. Can you really attract deer and build better soil at the same time? Yes! In this episode we’re following-up with a great technique for attracting deer and building better soil at the same time. Click through to watch it today.

Wait a minute…was that an elk bugle? You bet it was. As we send this email out, Grant and the boys are returning from a trip out West. Stay tuned to GrowingDeer.tv for the story of their elk hunting adventures.

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Don’t forget – deer often duck more than we think. Ring that dinner bell with a lower third shot. Lower third because deer duck.

Early season is here! The big question is which stand are you going to hunt? Yes, you need a favorable wind, but what else? Grant has some tips on what features every early season stand should have to make your hunt a success.

Watch this episode to learn how to easily recycle food plot nutrients and create better soil. Better soil means bigger antlers and a healthier deer herd.

Soybeans in small plots. We tried a new soybean variety this spring called Whitetail Thicket. Its viney growing tendencies might make it excel in small food plots. Now that fall is here, we checked the plots planted with Whitetail Thicket to see how they’ve withstood the browse pressure this summer.

This time of year we receive a lot of questions like, “What’s wrong with this deer?” Grant has an idea of what most of the folks are asking about.

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It’s a great time to get your fall food plots started. A little rain and you’ll have fresh, tender food all the way through late season.

What do rain and big antlers have in common? Planting during a rain this time of year is a great technique! We want quality forage growing during as many months throughout the year as possible. Bucks are attracted to new forage and this keeps the dinner table set throughout hunting season. This is great for both the deer and creating quality soil. Quality soil means big antlers and healthy deer. Watch now to see our techniques!

The hit list is growing. Adam could have taken Handy last season. He was a fine-looking buck, standing full broadside…but Adam knew he was only 3. Now, it’s a year later and Handy is back…

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Look for trails that are not over-grown with foliage when scouting. This indicates heavy use!

Do you have an injured buck on your property? Many hunters wonder if injured bucks should be harvested. Grant shares his thoughts on injured deer.

Attention bow hunters, now is the time to launch arrows. Work on bow skills now and be better when it counts. Grant started with blind bale, then to 3D targets, now he’s upped the ante. Watch to see his next step toward that moment of truth.

Got a sprayer? Chances are you’re about to shut it down for the season. Adam’s got some tips, so your sprayer is ready next spring.

Broken bones, paralysis, it doesn’t matter who you are, one quick tree stand mishap and your hunt is over. We’ll share the gear and techniques that help keep us alive.

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Launch loads of arrows now. You’ll be glad you did when that monster buck steps into range.

Ever seen a prototype no-till drill? Come along and you’ll get a front row seat. It’s the 2015 Field Days. We had over 160 folks from all across the nation shooting, testing and swapping management, trapping and hunting secrets. Learn from industry professionals as they share many tips on food plots, new deer ammo, and much more!

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Early Season is almost here. When checking trail cameras use scent control and favorable winds.

Wanna see more deer? Scout the oaks now! Acorns can be a HUGE factor in deer patterns. We’ll show you how we scout acorn production. Then we create a new hidey hole food plot by hand. We’ll show you a step-by-step guide to get this killer spot started. Trouble! We found a problem in one of our best hunting plots – then we found a solution. We’ll show you how we ROSE ABOVE the problem.

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Bring deer closer to your stand by creating paths of least resistance in key areas.

Watch to see some cool footage of a mature buck we call Chainsaw! Is it too early to plan how to hunt a certain buck? Not at The Proving Grounds. We’re using Reconyx cameras to learn Chainsaw’s pattern and hanging our new Summit treestands. This week we’ll share our early season strategy for hunting Chainsaw.

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Bucks’ antlers are now developed enough to be individually recognizable. Start estimating age and patterning them now to get a head start for hunting season!

If deer tend to produce smaller antlers and body sizes where you hunt, Ph.D. student, Eric. S. Michel has some great news for you! Eric presents his research and results and I encourage you to share them with other hunters! Plus, we have some cool buck footage from one of our Reconyx UltraFire cameras!

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Make noise now, not later! Time to make your entry points deadly silent. Use gas powered blowers or rakes to clear important paths.

Which arrows are you gonna shoot this fall? Lightweight for speed or heavy for punch power? Watch Grant test both types and make his decision.

Captured! Adam placed a Reconyx UltraFire in a bean field and got great video of deer absolutely mowing the beans. Plus, Grant does a food plot follow-up in our Whitetail Thicket soybean field – a promising variety for small food plots!

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Summer sun and heat will take a toll on your bow string. Keep it happy, keep it waxed.

Intern Kyle stayed late one evening hoping to capture a buck on video. Suddenly nine bucks poured into the food plot Kyle was filming and we recognize the biggest one! Watch this episode and find out who he is.

What happens if you put a Reconyx UltraFire over a dusting area? Might be boring but not this time! Adam did just that and we got a real dust-dance on camera. You’ve probably never seen such an epic dust-up!

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Squirrels chew stuff.

It’s a good time to check straps on your tree stands because squirrels chew stuff.