How We Changed An Old Rocky Farm Into a Deer Hunting Dream (

Deer hunting and habitat changes on our hunting grounds: For 500 episodes we've shared what we do at The Proving Grounds in the rough, steep, rocky Ozark Mountains to produce bigger antlers and better deer hunting. Here's a summary of the techniques we've shared and the people of GrowingDeer. See how our food plot techniques and hunting strategies have changed. It's a look down memory lane and a look ahead to what's coming for deer season this fall! #teamoutdoors
#foodplots #deerhunting
To skip intro go to 01:22
Habitat and Food Plot work: 04:42
See the first hunt here 12:57 and how the deer hunting has changed as the property improved with bucks expressing more of their antler potential and more fawns born.
See how an outbreak of EHD (epizootic hemorrhagic disease) impacted the deer 14:43
How to know how many deer are on a property? How many deer should be on a property? Should you harvest does? Answer begins at 15:52
Changing deer hunting strategies for pressured deer: 17:04
Wind direction and thermals impact hunting 17:44
Retrospective of big events on GrowingDeer shows: 18:40

[@GrowingDeerTV]

10 years of sharing our videos on hunting and habitat management! This is Episode #500. Which of our videos is your favorite? Or what buck or hunt do you remember best? Let us know here in the comments. Thanks for watching!

[@scottdickerson3419]

I think this video is now my favorite. Thanks for taking us along on your journey Keep the great informative videos coming. Living in Louisiana, the Growing Deer Team has taught me so much about how to hunt family land in Crawford & Dent county Mo.

[@TimHollis3006]

GrowingDeer.tv Whatever happened to that wildlife community that you did in Alabama?

[@GrowingDeerTV]

Scott - I'll be assisting a landowner in Dent County next week! - grant

[@Ghillie-bp6tl]

I have been a new subscriber for a year, thanks to my physical therapist, John. My knowledge concerning methods and practices has grown exponentially. This directly increased the satisfaction I get from being able to provide our hunting club (soon to be coop) with ideas as to how to make our hints better. As well as executing strategies to improve our land. As always, thanks Dr. Grant. And, yes, I rewatch these episodes to glean every bit of knowledge I can.

[@GrowingDeerTV]

Thanks Ghillie!

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Congrats on your 500th Grant and what a great, deep episode...so awesome! You bring true class to the hunting industry. I am a team of two and Lord willing we will hit 500 sometime next Spring. I know what it takes...amazing what hard work can accomplish! Hope to see you hitting 1000 some day 🙂

[@chadwilliams9826]

Love to see two professionals interacting with such respect towards each other. Learning lots from both of you.

[@103m95g]

God bless the woods family

[@GrowingDeerTV]

Thanks! - grant

[@jaehanson781]

Thank you, Grant

[@GrowingDeerTV]

Jeremy - Thanks for watching! - grant

[@paulrogers4299]

You and your family are an inspiration to us all! God bless

[@GrowingDeerTV]

Paul - Thanks for the kind words!

[@barrysams7753]

what an amazing video Thank You All

[@GrowingDeerTV]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@chadwilliams9826]

Excellent. Thanks for your faithfulness.

[@GrowingDeerTV]

Thanks Chad!

[@steveporteroutdoorsohio4739]

Great video grant that's what hunting is all about!

[@GrowingDeerTV]

Steve - It's been fun for me and my family! - grant

[@jacobpurvis8809]

Congrats guys good luck this deer season

[@GrowingDeerTV]

Thanks Jacob! - grant

[@brandonbailey8910]

Love every single episode, especially this one. We all hope Growing deer tv remains a part of our lives for a long time. Thank you again for your time, effort, and educational page to enrich the quality hunters and land manager’s minds for the future.

[@GrowingDeerTV]

Thanks Brandon!

[@brianstiff5680]

The tip about filling your Seeder in a plastic tub is great. Awesome on 500 I hope to see another 500 with great tips from you and the team.

[@GrowingDeerTV]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jesser9820]

I have watched every episode since I've bought my house with a small 8 acre lot in 2015..But with all of your knowledge you have given me I have changed the closed canopy forest,into a thriving deer habitat.. my food plots always produce every year great forage for all types of wild life.. I've noticed bigger and longer antlers on the bucks in my area.. I used to only see 2 yo bucks that wasn't even 100 inches..now I have 150 class bucks or bigger hopefully this year... I'm in piedmont part of north Carolina most deer don't live 3 years..from the cars, and hunters not letting young bucks walk.. but good food, good water, good shelter, with good security..= great hunting.. thanks for all you do.. and putting our Lord and savior Jesus Christ in your videos is the best of all..

[@bigfootfarmer]

Great video

[@sonsofthunder3100]

Well, after watching this video you guys have me thinking about my dad. So my favorite video/videos are any that had Pops in them! Fortunately, the Lord has a plan and our family members are not lost to us, just separated for a season! Can't wait for deer season again this year with my kids! Keep up the great work and encouragement for us all!

[@GrowingDeerTV]

Amen! - grant

[@donniewillis2926]

Another great job!!!

[@Ghillie-bp6tl]

Amazing. Pops put foot to ass from 1930 to that last hunt. Get some, Pops!

[@GrowingDeerTV]

Ghillie - Pops taught me much about all aspects of life!

[@americanfamily9635]

It is so incredibly cool that the top two whitetail habitat minds in the world are both in these comments showing respect for one another. I watch Jeff sturgis and grant woods videos as fast as they can post em, because grant’s proving grounds property is just like our north central Pennsylvania Rocky Mountain land! And I love the idea of creating soil health by rotating buckwheat and fall crops, with zero discing.

[@GrowingDeerTV]

Thanks for sharing the kind words!

[@brandond.6532]

Grant, thank you and the Growing Deer team for your honesty and sharing via this channel. I've learned so much from following your show. I feel genuinely invested into your property and the life of your family and team. God bless, keep up the good work.

[@GrowingDeerTV]

B - Thanks for being part of the GrowingDeer family! I hope our paths cross soon!

[@bjkeeter6178]

Beautiful. I love watching your videos and have learned a lot about hunting from you, but this is my favorite one so far. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and your heart!

[@GrowingDeerTV]

BJ - Thanks for watching and sharing the encouraging words!

[@williambray7876]

Born raised in Arkansas and i loved the Wooooo Pig Soooie. Fort Smith Ar not to far from you DR woods. My aunthas 200 acres in Ava Missouri cant wait to go scout it

[@GrowingDeerTV]

William - My daughter, Raleigh goes to college in Fayetteville. I hope you have some great hunts in Ava! - grant

[@Ghillie-bp6tl]

Absolutely magnificent channel. No channel that offers this much information AND hunting video fun. Harvesting, how to grow, how to maintain. My wife can even tell what night it is by how excited I get..." Dr Wood has a fresh video out!!!!" Lol. So glad you are producing this content. Keep it up!

[@GrowingDeerTV]

Thanks for watching and sharing your excitement!

[@elibanks9542]

Great video. You have really put in the hard work and it pays off!

[@GrowingDeerTV]

Eli - Thanks! I enjoy working to improve habitat and seeing the results! - grant

[@CampRipleyLF]

Congrats on your 500th episode. Great information... as always! Sorry about your pops, god bless!

[@GrowingDeerTV]

Thanks for sharing the kind words! - grant

[@Soullessfpv]

Congrats to the entire team throughout the years!! Never miss an episode and have learned so much from your experiences!!

[@GrowingDeerTV]

Thanks for watching and the kind words! - grant

[@mattmoore1990]

My favorite show period. Thank you all and God Bless

[@GrowingDeerTV]

Matt - Thanks!! May God bless you with an enjoyable year! - grant

[@kyadak]

God Bless. Thank you.

[@southeasthunting4127]

Pops was an awesome guy , he lived a long great life, god bless you and your family grant ! Great video!

[@MrJasinski101]

God bless you and your family! I love every episode but some of my favorites are you hunting with pops! It reminds me of all the great hunting trips with my dad and I hope I am still hunting with my dad for alot more years to come!

[@GrowingDeerTV]

Kenneth - I hope you and your Dad are blessed with a great season! - grant

[@belindadougherty126]

Love your show. I have learned so much from watching you. Your a great inspiration to many and I love the faith you have in the Lord.

[@GrowingDeerTV]

Belinda - Thank you for watching and sharing the encouraging words! - grant

[@HNXMedia]

There is a bigger message here than just how to grow deer. Must watch! Namaste.

[@molsenice]

i have tears in my eyes - wow - moss pops, and what a gift

[@GrowingDeerTV]

I still miss Pops also! - grant

[@joshsinglefooter]

Mane I cant be crying watching a hunting video. There's no crying in hunting! No big ups and thanks to the growing Deer TV team. Thanks for the great ride. You guys have set a great standard in this industry. Thanks to the almighty God and thanks to you Growing Deer T.V. ........ let's get another 500 episodes!!!👍👍👍👍😀😀😀🔥

[@GrowingDeerTV]

Josh - I look forward to continuing the journey and learning more about creation! - grant

[@kyletyre2282]

Congratulations Grant and GD team.

[@shannonblane]

I've followed your team on their journey for several years now. Thank you so much for what you do. My small acreage is thriving thanks to the many management lessons I've picked up here.

[@Paddy2277]

To say you are an inspiration would be an understatement! I too suffered loss in both parents and a brother in less than 7 months! My greatest regret was not taking my Dad to my farm. I always loved seeing Pop's in videos and your daughters as well. You are blessed. Thanks for all of the information weekly and especially love the message about our creator who none of us could do what we do without his direction! Can't wait to see 500 more! My best to the entire Growing Deer Family! Need to come up to a field day one of these times!

[@GrowingDeerTV]

Thanks! I hope our paths cross soon! - grant

[@danrowe1174]

Thank you for your service to the hunting and humanity community. You are by far the classiest group that does what you do. I can’t wait for episode 1000

[@GrowingDeerTV]

Dan - Thanks! I hope our paths cross soon. - grant

[@monsterhog1118]

I remember when pops climbed into a blind and said " It's colder than blue blazes" lol I say that all the time now

[@GrowingDeerTV]

Pops loved hunting - even when it was "colder than blue blazes!" - grant

[@Meloed923]

Hey grant sorry for you loss but who remembers when pops shot the wrong buck

[@GrowingDeerTV]

That was a very fun hunt! Pops enjoyed hunting - not just antlers and that day taught me a lot!

[@philplasterer1547]

To Grant and the Growing Deer Team, I am about to deploy but will return next spring. My goal is to hopefully be back in time for the 2020 Spring Field Days. Thank you for staying strong in keep Jesus in every episode. That is key to blessing others and being blessed.

[@GrowingDeerTV]

Phil Plasterer - Thanks for serving our nation! May God bless and protect you. I look forward to visiting! - grant

[@hvlineman5227]

Grant, my favorite hunting video from your episodes was the harvest of split G2. He was a stealthy old warrior. I really enjoyed this 500’th episode sir. From your daughters first deer, to seeing pops successful harvests with his boy, I have zero doubts that pops is so proud of how much of an incredible man you have become. Hats off to the editor of number 500 and thanks for sharing.

[@ryanaandre]

Really like your channel. You've inspired me to work towards a goal of creating my own hunting and conservation habitat. My wife and I recently purchased a new house with 227 acres of bush property. Now the dream begins in July. Thank you for all the inspiration.

[@GrowingDeerTV]

Ryan - Tracy (my wife) and I started with a dream and willingness to work! I hope you journey will be as fun as ours! - grant

[@circlegoutdoors9388]

Congratulations on 500 I cannot wait for 500 more !!! I have learned so much from the Growing Deer show!! Congratulations again and God Bless!

[@kcavery5936]

Great episode grant, congratulations and thank you.

[@kcavery5936]

No question for me it would be the tribute to pops episode. My dad is the reason I love hunting, as I'm sure is the case with lots of guys. So that episode was special to me.

[@casey3344]

Thanks Grant for an awesome show I'm 30 and going through some kidney stuff as well. Awesome to see you and your family doing great. I dont have any land yet but your show is great motivation. Would love to have something to share with my 2 boys and family and friends! Thanks again!!

[@GrowingDeerTV]

Casey - May God bless you with great health! - grant

[@dougkraemer8327]

This is like a short dissertation of your field work, your property is your laboratory. The MDOC should take notes. You are a true legend in the field of wildlife biology. You have been a personal inspiration to me dating back to my college days when i interned for IDNR. Keep up the study and hope to see another 500 episodes.

[@parker701chief9]

I have learned a-lot from you. Congratulations and God Bless!

[@GrowingDeerTV]

Thanks Parker! - grant

[@dougcounts3383]

This was one of the best management videos I have ever seen. Very informative. Super cool watching the proving grounds improve with time and the right manager.

[@GrowingDeerTV]

Thanks Doug! - grant

[@bluesboycherry]

I love the shows! - Thanks for all the information - I think I would try mounting the rolling crimper on the loader and get planting and crimping done in one pass!

[@GrowingDeerTV]

There are advantages to planting into a standing crop, allowing the seeds to germinate, then crimping. - grant

[@fall-qe9rf]

Thank you grant and team members for bringing us along and wishing you the best on the next 500 episodes!

[@eddiecarter5276]

Hi Mr. Grant, that was a nice video. My Mom has cancer and it had spready in her other lung and around her nick. The nick is the worse place It will close her air to breath. and she does not wont kemo or any treament too. So she is Home now and she has about 2 months or less. Please tell all that we need all the prayers for my Family. My Mom is 83 years old. Gdo Bles you and your Family. Take and Care and Stay Safe.

[@GrowingDeerTV]

Eddie - May God bless you and your family during this difficult season! - grant

[@danielbutcher5836]

Thanks for sharing this. I need to watch this channel more often.

[@GrowingDeerTV]

Daniel - We make a new show weekly. Join us as we continue to learn more about creation! - grant

[@FCorteal]

Congratulations on 500 episodes Grant! I haven't missed 1 of them and look forward every week to watching a new episode. You have taught me so much over those 500 videos! Thank you for all the effort and time you put into growingdeertv!

[@GrowingDeerTV]

Frank - Thanks for watching and the kind words. - grant

[@donnyashmore6583]

Dr. Woods I also lost my father in Jan of 2018 which was my hunting buddy. This show helps me in both ways my hunting and management skills but you remind me of my old man thinking Jesus for all we have to enjoy I am a huge fan and I want to thank you for helping me though this hard time. I look forward to show every week. Thanks and God Bless you and your family.

[@GrowingDeerTV]

Donny - Thanks for sharing the good words! I hope our paths cross soon. - grant

[@kylekrzewina1135]

Congrats! Can't wait to see the next 500. This is one of the most educational and down to earth shows out there. You don't push your sponsors on people like we are dumb and the only reason you got that deer was because you shot a certain bow or planted a certain brand of seeds. You do it the right way...congrats again!

[@GrowingDeerTV]

Thanks Kyle!

[@sambush4606]

Congratulations on 500 episodes!!! And sorry for your loss “pops” seemed like a great man and he is now in a better place suffering no more.

[@Grizzlife]

Nice work and sorry for your loss and good job beating the kidney issue.

[@GrowingDeerTV]

Thanks! - grant

[@jimstaub2308]

Love your show Doctor Woods. Here’s to another 500 +

[@robunruh6145]

Congratulations on your 500th! Sharing science-based wildlife management with us has been a privilege. Rob

[@huntwarbukz4117]

Congrats Grant ,and family and staff - on all your wonderful accomplishments ..thanks for sharing with us all god bless you all happy 4th of July. Love your videos you are truly a inspiration.to us and ..blessed ..amen

[@josh_miller7294]

Really enjoy the channel! Thanks for all the hard work, research, and information. All of the team members are great,but I really enjoy watching Grant's bowhunts. He's a regular Robin Hood!

[@GrowingDeerTV]

Josh - Thanks! I'm blessed with a great Team! - grant

[@MeredithFarms]

This is by far the best hunting channel I watch! I’ve been watching for a while and finally picked up a lease where I can put the things I’ve learned from this channel to use! I’ve been scouting the new lease and found the limiting factor (white oaks) and have located 3 mature trees in a group and they are the only ones around for a good ways. I’m also working on hanging stands that I can get in and out of without spooking deer, and putting in food plots that I’m going to use the buffalo system on to get some healthy top soil. I’ve learned a lot from this channel and it’s awesome to see y’all hitting this milestone with over 100k subscribers! I’ll keep y’all updated on my progress throughout the year and especially into deer season! God Bless!

[@GrowingDeerTV]

Aaron - This is a great news! Congratulations I look forward to hearing about your project! - grant

[@michaelandkermayotter4015]

Congrats on 500 episodes! I enjoy watching every week, and have learned a lot from your show. God bless!

[@michiganwoodsman2199]

Love it Dr woods. Keep it up friend

[@adked1841]

CONGRATS Growing Deer Team on your 500th!!!

[@eddiecarter5276]

PS: I like all of your videos. You can learn many things from the videos too about deer habitat too.

[@GrowingDeerTV]

Thanks Eddie! - grant

[@backcountrysurvivalists]

Great video! You’ve inspired me to make my own outdoor channel!

[@GrowingDeerTV]

Great! I wish you much success! - grant

[@MBTUE]

I've watched all 500 ?! Wow ! I especially love the shows with your daughters and "Pops". Keep up the great work. Mark

[@GrowingDeerTV]

Mark - Thanks!! I hope our paths cross soon! - grant

[@GrowingDeerTV]

Wow! Thank you for spending that time with us! We've appreciated your comments and questions!

[@GrowingDeerTV]

Thanks Mark! - grant

[@dennisdixon8166]

Congratulations on 500th episodes!!!and may the Lord bless you and family and also the interns. One of my fav episodes was on pest control and you had the interns walking the field collecting ticks on their clothes. I have a small place in Lincoln county Mo. I have learn alot from your videos and looking to learn more from you in the future. Keep up yhe good work and GOD Bless.

[@timothyeppes8917]

Congrats on #500, keep up the great work that you and your team are doing. Love the knowledge.

[@GrowingDeerTV]

Timothy - Thanks for sharing the kind words! - grant

[@jmelite1981]

I love your channel and content. Keep up the great work. God bless.

[@GrowingDeerTV]

Thanks Justin! We appreciate the encouragement!

[@bryanwiley6760]

I always love watching you guys and have learned a lot from you and your team. Thanks so much and keep it us!!!!

[@GrowingDeerTV]

Bryan - Thanks for the kind words! - grant

[@mjh4126]

Congrats on 500 episodes and may you have 500 more to come!!

[@GrowingDeerTV]

Thanks Matthew!

[@DennisScottJBG]

Thank you Doc for all you do for the industry. Some friends and I have a 5k acre lease in Sonora, TX. ...and although we've learned plenty watching your channel we have talked about what it would cost us to have you visit if/when in the area?

[@GrowingDeerTV]

Dennis - That's a great area! Are there many hogs on your property? Maybe we should hunt together! - grant

[@Thenorthoutdoors1]

I’ve been watching u guys since u had 27k

[@jamiebente3374]

Grant, what’s your top three favorite bucks you have ever harvested

[@GrowingDeerTV]

Jamie - HMM. I've enjoyed each of them! Split Brow was very enjoyable as that rascal avoided hunters for so long. It was a great feeling to have a plan work for that particular buck! My experience with Handy was just as exciting! Of course hunts with Pops and my kids were/are always very enjoyable! - grant

[@briantaylor2.023]

Also, y'all literally can't complain. Given the fact that y'all live up north in the Midwest, y'all naturally have much bigger bodied deer with better genetics than the deer down south

[@GrowingDeerTV]

Brian - It might surprise you that the buck tied for the heaviest body weight is from Georgia - 440 pounds! The quality of the habitat has a lot to do with a deer's body size. - grant

[@briantaylor2.023]

@@GrowingDeerTV Wow, that's crazy! Generally, deer's body sizes depends on their location and the climate they live in. Up north, you will found much shorter and stouter white tails with more fat and fur (especially in the winter) to accommodate the cold climate

[@mela3054]

I bet it changed from a whitetail to an elephant by the time they reached the top... LOL!

[@GrowingDeerTV]

Ha! Yes sir!

[@timothymiller1063]

How many acres is the proving grounds?

[@he5890]

about 1500 if i recall

[@briantaylor2.023]

Yea, you did this with time and money that 99% of us don't have...

[@michaelcorcoran5168]

Grant I doubt you will get this but I was wondering if you could source me a pair of whitetail antlers above 150 I will pay u for shipping tonuk