Episode #223 - Why are Young Bucks Being Hit on the Roads This Time of Year?

Chasing Giants with Don Higgins

Takeaways

• It is important to provide food on your property year-round to attract and retain deer
• Young bucks are often killed on the side of the road during this time of year as they disperse from their birthplace
• Understanding the layout of your property and creating a plan is crucial for successful land management
• Residual herbicides can help prevent weed growth in food plots
• Consulting can be a positive experience, but there are challenges such as sleeping in motels and dealing with awkward encounters with listeners The hunting community is diverse and filled with interesting encounters and experiences.
• Land management and consulting can be challenging, but also rewarding when clients understand and implement the advice given.
• Timing for hunting can vary depending on weather conditions, but the last week of October and the first week of November are often good periods to target.
• Leaving a legacy in the hunting community should involve using one's platform to spread faith, speak the truth, and stand on principles.
• Memorial Day is a time to remember and honor the sacrifices made by soldiers and their families.

Sound Bites

• "If my plots taste better than anything around, guess where the deer is going to be in my plots."
• "These deer that are being hit on the road are these young bucks that have just dispersed from their birthplace in recent weeks."
• "The whole idea of not providing food at certain times of the year is absolutely plumb ridiculous."
• "Is this really who I think it is?"
• "I love hearing that kind of stuff."
• "I know within 30 minutes if this client is going to get it"