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Gerald Almy Finding shed antlers can happen anywhere in a deer’s home range, usually encompassing hundreds, if not thousands of acres. But the odds are good; 90-percent or more of the antlers you discover are going to be found in one of three locations. SEARCH BEDDING AREAS FOR SHED ANTLERS Unless it’s located in a winter feeding area or along a travel route, chances are good when you discover a shed, you have found part of the core bedding territory of the deer that dropped it. The thickest

Chris Hawley | Mossy Oak Properties If you are an avid reader of GameKeepers like I am, you are very aware of food plot management, how to get the most out of your deer herd, and timber management. All of these can positively impact your property and add an exponential amount of value to your paradise. However, when you go to sell that property, one factor that many people tend to overlook could mean the difference between sold or not - a quality road system. EXTERNAL ROADS There are three main

Dear Land Guy, “I am looking to buy a piece a property near my hometown. I want to make this a diversified farm focusing on wildlife and recreation. The present owner told me there is a CRP contract on the property. Should I be concerned about this? What about other cost-sharing programs?” -TJ, Missouri You should definitely find out as much as you can about programs that could affect the property such as the CRP contract you mentioned. The Conservation Reserve Program, known as “CRP,” was

Now that everyone’s deer seasons are over, attention turns towards the bucks that made it through. “Food plots that still have forage available can be good locations to get pictures but most are gone by February. Another great way to get trail camera pictures during the late winter is using an attractant with a high carbohydrate and protein content. Chestnut Magic™ is a great new attractant that is not only attractive to whitetails but also very nutritious. Unlike imitators, Chestnut Magic is an