Deer EATING Wood!? | The IMPORTANCE Of High Quality Woody Browse

Matt Dye and Adam Keith of Land and Legacy discuss their observations of deer activity shortly after Timber Stand Improvement projects. In this episode Matt and Adam use a chainsaw to cut a few specific dogwood and hickory trees to simulate a TSI project. These trees have already started to bloom for the spring so the tops are full of nutrition and energy deer go after throughout the winter. After placing a trail camera on site, we are able to observe deer activity in the form of browsing and bedding. As you can see by the trail camera video we we're able to collect, this timber management project provided deer habitat in the form of cover and food!
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[@christhomas4376]

Love the brother chemistry. It’s nice y’all put out so much info so quickly, good stuff.

[@wcgamer9379]

I like how you guys can do habitat work with minimal equipment and low cost. Great work guys 👍

[@jasonhaga5412]

great info, love the common sense approach to management.

[@Paulannear]

Super informative, love it

[@bvierville1]

Good stuff

[@jameslinzmeier368]

LOL I live in Missouri, and many years there isn't even a winter. The first year I lived here I wore a Tee shirt every day at work and I work outside EVERY day. The last four years I have started my garden outside unprotected in mid February. Yes, a bit early (maybe) but the stuff I grow that early does well enough. I did move here from Wisconsin though.

[@Whitetail_Properties]

Missouri and a lot of the mid west can have more mild winters fore sure. But, the herbaceous forage deer rely on during the warmer months is gone in the winter, regardless of how mild. That's where woody browse comes in.

[@outdoorztime2923]

Nice video, and great information, men! The Dogwood trees are nice to have on your property for birds and deer alike. I recently learned of the Red Osier Dogwood. It is more of a bush. An old timer mentioned planting them for the deer in rough winters, when food is needed most. See: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnXIhKKFiatjbKM I plan to plant a few of these along the edges of one of my food plots (that you both suggested I plant clover). I believe between the clover and Red Osier Dogwoods, the site will be much better than it's present condition. Take care!