How to Grow Older Bucks

[@devindouglas7604]

New subscriber, but not new to the channel. Been watching a couple years now, and gotta say that I love the detailed information you and your team put out there. Ever since I was a kid, I've only seen does and yearling bucks. Over the past three years, I've greatly increased the number and age class of bucks that I see on every sit, and even have managed to Harvest 1 or 2 3 and 4 year old bucks, which our king in our area, every season since watching your channel. Took a long time to realize that access is just as important as wind. I learned that from you, and I greatly appreciate everything that yall do!

[@gunnerdetroit]

Keyboard warriors!🤣 OMG the basement. So true. 🤣🤣🤣👌🏼

[@charlesswoger242]

Hell yeah man. Hahaha livin in the parents basement comment had me dyin 😄 love your channel brother. I literally listen to your videos everyday, all day at work while I'm runnin my equipment. I've learned alot just in the past month, from you. Southwest PA here!

[@ragnarw6600]

Been watching for years now, nice to see your humorous side come out! Great video as always! I hunted three states last year, yooperland, Wisconsin, Oklahoma. Each area is exactly what you're saying when it comes to relativity. UP I'm happy with a 3 year old. Wisconsin too. Oklahoma is your fantasy land with non typical bucks 10-20 pointers walking around not pressured.

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

😊 Thanks Ragnar! Sounds like some great hunting to look forward to for you I'm 2022! I wouldn't mind hunting OK some day!

[@tybrouwer7620]

Great video once again Jeff

[@GaToRBoY268]

Keep it up don’t worry about haters learn so much from y’all thank you!!

[@carytrier5539]

Good for you Jeff don't take any crap from the key board warriors. I have the same passion as you I just love to hunt, I don't have to kill a deer to be successful. I have graduated in my deer hunting to wanting to hunt certain bucks and if don't happen that's fine. Keep up the good work love your videos and I have 3 of your books.

[@carterminich5610]

Jeff..Your the one that deserves all the thanks bud....ive learned so much from you and I look forward to seeing more videos...I wish I had the acreage but...ive applied alot of your knowledge to our 10 acre lil camp ha...love what you do...AND THANK YOU!!!

[@shawnmyers9571]

Congratulations on 200,000 subscribers

[@wesfox1712]

Great video!

[@jackelinemeter8914]

Congrats on 200 K

[@terryusry2076]

Basement Bucks lol 😆 love it keep up the great work.

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

😊

[@garrettstraffon608]

We all no how people are. You didn’t have to go on a rant Jeff. I’m in pa hunt public land and a 3 year old is a trophy here. But I did make a licking branch this year and it was unbelievable how much every deer hit it, but it was weird they quit using it during hunting season. They actually made a real scrape on a over hanging oak tree right next to it and scraped that instead. It was kinda weird and surprised me. But I’m still learning but your strats work and can’t be denied no matter what state your in

[@jimmyroy3340]

DUDE, Crying laughing at the wife beater Cheeto’s comment. Some people🥴🥴 Took your advice and stayed off my property not shooting does in the early season and waited until the rut. I killed the biggest buck of my life in the thumb of Michigan because of you !! Again love all you do !! Thank you !! Thank you !!

[@gandtoutdoors5]

I passed on 8 bucks this year, all younger than 4 y/o. I took a beating from all of my buddies for passing, but I don’t care. I want to shoot mature bucks, the last deer I harvested was 8 y/o. Great advice!

[@garyhalverson5607]

Great video! Loved your comments.

[@stevedenoyer5956]

You provide a lot of great information Jeff, I follow your channel religiously! I’ve gained so much knowledge and the info works. Thank you for that!

[@KillerKolt44]

NICE TRUCK JEFF

[@asherschiebout9593]

thank you for the tips I love to apply then to my hunting strategy!

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

You are very welcome Asher! I truly hope it all helps 😊

[@taylor9031]

Jeff, love the little rant! Some people just want to make others miserable. Yet you want to help educate others and help them grow. The majority of us greatly appreciate what you do, and I purchased the web class last week because your content simply works! I owe you a beer or two.

[@peterj727]

I look forward to watching these videos every week! Thanks for putting out some more solid information and a little bit of humor in the front of this video! Hopefully I can get you out on my property next year!

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

You are very welcome Peter...thanks a lot for watching! We try, ha

[@ChilcoteForestryServices]

Luv the pyramid illustration. Only a certain percentage of bucks will make it to 4 or 5. Need many 3s to get a few 5s

[@zacharyclark8905]

Love the videos keep them coming really helps me understand things that I’m doing wrong

[@bowman8316]

"You met yours.. congrats" 🤣🤣🤣 that was priceless 👍🏻ty

[@seanc77339]

Can we have more timber stand improvement videos for deer?

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

I have quite a few Shawn...check out my best whitetail and wildlife playlist or my best bedding area creation playlist.

[@robertayoder2063]

Great video like always

[@TradgerFarms]

Morning guys

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Morning Joe!

[@jstraus34]

I've been hunting for close to 40 years and I've learned more in the past 6 months of watching your channel than I had in the all of the previous years in the woods. The changes that I'm making now to my habitat, stand placement and access to the stand will increase my odds, instead of relying on pure dumb luck. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience Jeff, very much appreciated.

[@ruthstoltzfus2446]

Nice video Jeff!! Love watching your videos!!!👍👍 one question though, I was just wondering why you don’t share your hunting videos on KZbin?? I would love to see them!!!

[@Jkhelm0124]

First view! your awesome JEFF thank you for all you do thanks again!

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Thank YOU so much for watching John!!

[@robertramsden9733]

Hey Jeff great video 👍 I was just wondering is the Minnesota property bluff country then or ?

[@davidvalentine9392]

Jeff, thank you for what you do. You are a true pioneer and advocate for our sport. Oh by the way, my taxidermy bill is becoming a bit pricey.... I wouldn't have it any other way. Thanks Brother!!!

[@bryanmadewell709]

Where I am in middle Tennessee a 3.5 year old buck is a dream

[@aaronpetrie663]

Jeff I really appreciate your channel and all the advice you give. This year I shot the first buck of my life down here in southern Ohio and I’m 44 yrs old. Keep up the good work! And thank you!

[@JackFrostTheDeerHunter]

WOW, 200K SUBSCRIBERS...Congrats! Keep the videos coming. We have too much snow to do any winter projects, so I am getting smarter from the couch!

[@ajkelley20]

Great video. I look forward to your videos every day. You have given me so much information with your videos, that I am able to get organized in my land in Arkansas.

[@josephkee1298]

What about salt blocks

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Zero nutritional value or health benefits.

[@josephkee1298]

Well I haven’t been helping as muck as I thought I should of asked about min block the brown ones I get at tractor supply deer seem to love. I use them mainly to keep them coming past a few of my stands all year long but now using the locking sticks now Jess I don’t really need them thank u for your reply. A friend is looking to buy a place now I was a out door director on a privets game farm but iv learned more watching you then I ever learned before m hope when buddy funded a place he can get u set him up.

[@josephkee1298]

Oh ya here in New Jersey (the bait pile state) I pissed on my bait piles for years. Warmed my heart to see you say it don’t hurt a thing😁

[@Chalz108]

Congratulations on 200k 😁

[@stevegermain1222]

Thanks as always great info

[@kurtpearson2793]

Monday?? Thanks for ALL the videos ! Any day-!

[@kentuckybob]

I have injoyed watching and learning from your videos I have injoyed watching one of my most successful hunting seasons ever I have got to see so many more deer this year archery hunting I am a small land owner in ky but I have witnessed a lot of things you have talked about. Hope you continue to do this .

[@brob-zy8zi]

Your videos have helped me see more bucks. This year especially I hunted less times with things such as wind and weather as a big focus. Not that I didn't know these things but this year I really focused on it. I was completely disciplined in that respect more than ever even leaving if the wind shifted once. I also focused on hunting natural funnels as I hunt exclusively on public land. I didn't end up getting a buck during the archery season but, again, I did see more bucks than I ever have in one season. Thanks for the help and keep up the great videos.

[@ala5831]

I remember when I was the first comment a few times years ago. You guys have came a long way since then. Still don’t miss a video. Keep up the great work.

[@heatherbovee7428]

Thank you for having this channel! I rarely ever watched KZbin before I found this channel from your website. Now I get on here every few days and watch ever video you put out. It is so helpful! P.S. I’d love to have you come out to my property in central Michigan!!

[@JEDISMITE]

This channel is amazing. This information is priceless. My goals were to shoot older bucks and all the information off this channel for the past few years has got me to reach my goal. I appreciate you guys so much. Keep up the good work!

[@RushOutdoors]

Jeff Love the beginning about the haters! Comments short and to the point! Been doing this stuff for over 20 years, Done TV and all of that. You have to have thick skin and like you said just banning them is the best way to deal with it! I am 53yrs old, I have no time for negativity, and refuse to have it around me. Things get done with the can do will do attitude! Another great video, as always a great job by you and Dylan! Keep then coming, and thank you for all of the excellent info!

[@themaskedwelder9271]

You are here to do nothing but help others and educate others which, you excel at. I can't imagine why anyone would want to come after you. Thank you for what you do and being able to put blinders on to the neigh-sayers!

[@Quinn4999]

Hey Jeff, can you make a video on how to develop land that is split by natural features like creeks, ditches, or rivers? Do you define it like 3 different properties?

[@stephenkendall6108]

Haha...rant/call out whatever you want to label it was well deserved, you provide valuable insight that if listened to, evaluated for your area, applied either straightforward or modified WORKS! I can say at least for me it has! I loved your other video where it advised "be critical of 2021" and adjust 2022 accordingly. It was spot on for me, I didn't get my major target buck although I did get a nice substitute. So I have to evolve and adjust and will continue to follow for advice. Keep going keeping on sir! Those of us who are serious and OUTSIDE in the woods appreciate you.

[@mitchellshirk2533]

I don't read enough comments to know what happened here, but obviously someone hit a nerve! Don't let stupidity get to you Jeff, I respect you greatly and believe this channel is the influencer of small property management for whitetail deer!

[@keithday30]

How far in from your borders should you put your food plots knowing you need to access your property from the outside in

[@Nocturne110480]

I have learned more info from your channel than any other on KZbin. So from someone who started hunting again last year, thank you! 🙂

[@donaldgsell1663]

Your awesome Jeff. I appreciate all the great info you give. And your son shoots great video.

[@jameslindenthal840]

Thank u for the great advice and the videos Keep it going.

[@lobackoutdoors.4399]

Thank you!Great help!

[@johncholin943]

Jeff & Dylan Usually I watch each of your videos 2 or 3 times. There is that much quality insight in them. I am doing my best to incorporate your advice into my little 28 acre parcel. One question - about how much distance would you figure I need to have between my house and where I would hope the bucks would bed? My house is at the corner of a roughly rectangular plot with my food plot at the diagonally opposite corner. Is it reasonable to hope a buck would be inclined to bet between the house and the food plot - its about 400 yards? My access is along the two long borders. THANKS FOR THE GREAT CONTENT - i AM LEARNING A LOT! JMC

[@whitetailhabitatandhunting]

Thanks Jeff!!! 100% agree about what you said with the comments. Wish people would think before they speak!!!! Lol, thanks again Jeff!

[@robgondek757]

is there any videos on long narrow land? I spooked deer almost every time I went out last year.

[@ccrates25]

Thanks for all the great content and information Jeff! With all of the books you have written, blogs you have posted, and videos you have made if I could only pick one piece of advice to follow, it would be to limit hunting to only the best days. This has made by far the biggest difference for me. 1. Now I don’t feel bad about not hunting on a sub-optimal day just because I have the time available. If it’s an unseasonably warm Saturday in October? Great, take the wife on a road trip antiquing and out to eat. 2. I’m not going out on a bad days and getting disappointed when I don’t see any deer. 3. When the good days do roll around, I’m fresh and ready for success as opposed to burnt out and frustrated.

[@ThirdLawPair]

I would like to see several detailed case studies of specific properties. Many of the numerous videos you produce are the same principles organized in different ways. I think some fully analyzed case studies of properties from start to finish would be a great way for your viewers to assimilate those principles into a functional understanding.

[@kurtcaramanidis5705]

The parallel to the property line design is so huge. It's helping me after one year.

[@markwills439]

Jeff a quick question, the one Scrape is that a vine or rope that hangs over it?? I'm new and notice they seem to like it!!!

[@redman4bills]

Love how you took just a short period of time to deal with those mouths out there. Idiots O plenty. Keep up the good work Jeff.

[@Outdoorswithcorey]

Nice video buddy what is the best seed to plant for a food plot in the woods I cleared trees a lot of sunlight is in there but I’m tryna figure out what should I plant thise spring and summer and winter

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Thank you! Clover is your best bet overall with small, partially shaded plots...BUT, there are many, many factors to consider for an accurate recommendation 😉

[@Outdoorswithcorey]

@@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751 ok thanks buddy I was actually thinking about doing clover plot stay tuned I will be planting them and filming it here soon in March

[@montgomeryalred9485]

How to become a property management agent?

[@kennethhaanpaa4596]

Hi Jeff I moved to Minnesota 10 years ago from the u.p of Michigan. I do have a quick question the place I hunt has ag all around it and I hunt on crp field with very small wood pockets I see a lot of deer on camera any idea to try to keep it better with day time movement. I live is southwest Minnesota close to redwood river valley

[@ryaneichman5367]

Thank you for your generosity and insights on how to get the most out of your hunts - the time and commitment that you’ve given to hunters for free for years is absolutely appreciated and your successes are hard earned and well deserved! Making even one KZbin video is work, let alone over 200 / year. Some people would rather bash someone else and try and knock them down over put that work in themselves- don’t give them that power or attention! Your time is too valuable to even respond to that nonsense!

[@chrismacomber9727]

I'm going to try get this this watched before the next repair lol..

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Lol...good luck and thanks Chris!!

[@josephbennett4442]

Hey Jeff I have a creek that runs before I enter the woods , should I still add water holes in the woods or just let them use the creek ? Its a 30 acre section of woods and 40 acres total with the house and field included , it goes house then 5 acre field then small long wood thicket then a small 2 acre field , then creek then above creek is where woods start

[@jonathanfaulds9645]

So you mentioned gaylord Michigan..so if I'm consistantly shooting 120 in deer 30 miles south of gaylord.. thats a pretty good deer

[@treestandtherapy]

Just wanted to say thanks for the videos and advice! I am applying what I've learned to a new piece of property I recently purchased and can't wait to see the results! Thanks for the information, it is really teaching me a lot.

[@luissambrano9006]

I have 4 UsoGood Trail Cam's and a can't get them to send the fotos & videos to my phone. Is there a monthly fee you have to pay in order for the cameras to work properly? I'm in Mexico.

[@levi.bruff.711]

I do have a question Jeff, I know it's probably not the best video to ask it but I thought of it while I was watching the video. I have been looking and searching for the answer and can't find it. When I am gun hunting (hunting period) I go through the whole process of being scent free as possible with Elimishield and always spray religiously on my self and gear. Whenever you clean your gun, the cleaning products smell very strong to me much less a deer. My question is, do I need to spray my gun as well? and is it detrimental to the gun's lifespan?

[@poplardeer]

So doing some math, I've watched over 600 of your videos over the past 3 years, and some of them a few times. Great content, and you're spot on with the Family Traditions stands, no creaking or squeaking to worry about climbing in or out of them.

[@dennybirchfield]

Yupp I hunt all the way through to the last day if I can keep a doe tag around if not I'll just go sit with binos and observe find my self doing that alot here lately had a momma and 2 baby's in front of the boy and I last night he said dad she's got kids I have to let her walk lol I just love being in the woods

[@trentdorland2438]

Thanks for all the info., I have multiple properties to hunt, some are just for me, some for the kids, nephews, no rules for the kids. I just want them to have a great time. My father in law has 100 acres on the Cass between Decker and Leslie, it's unbelievable. Once again thanks for everything, changed the way I hunt

[@skystrider0911]

I really would like to know if you have any advice for places in texas. Specifically the big thicket in south east texas and if there is a way to get someone frome whitetail habitat solutions to come look at my land.

[@NorthOf8]

Removing buckthorn this winter in wet area. Thinking of Canada Anemone or American Currant to help choke it out. Is there a food plot that would do the same thing?

[@arttrumbo9496]

The world, and the internet, would be a better place if people talked to each other online as if they were face to face. People just seem to forget themselves when they make comments on social media.

[@zackroehl6416]

Great video, do you think putting a micro winter rye/ wheat plot with a waterhole on the edge of it is a good idea for a constant crossing next to a road, from fields to bedding in the mornings

[@aaronshorter864]

With the best stand being the next stand you get your harvest from… how many of your stands are permanent vs moveable? How often do you move them? Can you do more videos on what determines a permanent vs movable location on private property.

[@Solaxin14MD]

Lol "Everyone has aspirations." Love how you handle the nonsense 👍🏻.

[@sammyquad]

Lol. Wearing a wife beater, eating chips and living in your parent’s basement. And, a thumbs up to boot. Love it. Keep up the great info.

[@ceciljohnson9061]

Just so you know, you have a higher chance of harvesting a couple of 40 year old bucks than you do of convincing certain people to become fully informed before they comment on social media :-)

[@alexpinnow6509]

Jeff, why a triangle on the graph? Would have been interesting to hear your thoughts on mature buck capacity

[@jarenu497]

My timber is quite small and is full of hedge trees, are those good to hinge, keep or get rid of?

[@Scott_General]

What tree cams do you recommend? And cell cams to please. Thank you.

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Hi Scott! Family Tradition Treestands out of MI and then I've used Exodus trail cams for 6 seasons and love them!! I highly rely on both for what I do...

[@Scott_General]

@@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751 thank you very much for the recommendation.

[@_RabbitMe1_]

No disrespect for your knowledge at all I am just interested in what you do

[@NEveteranguy]

Your channel has helped me greatly. This was my second season hunting and watching your channel, and I shot my first deer (doe). My goal this next season to kill my first buck. I am planning to make habitat improvements on my land in NH. It's a small 7.5 acres. Thanks for the great content. It helps!

[@nathanschool4355]

I like listening to what you say Jeff because I know you tell the truth and aren’t scared to speak the truth. That’s not something I can find in most places anymore.

[@drewharman1690]

So ready for this snow to leave us Jeff so we can get this timber out! Also just out of curiosity what does land go per acre up there in Wisconsin and Minnesota?

[@drdes9609]

This was the most deer taken ever in the United States for some of us it was a hard year. Where I hunting this year it was completely obliterated my hunting partner and I who is very familiar with the land saw a grand total of 0.

[@jimmydahlheimer2453]

I’d love to see a video to follow up your field conversion one on how to access and exit a stand location. What does the setup look like to avoid spooking deer going in and out when most of your habitat is a converted field. Thanks!!

[@_RabbitMe1_]

Jeff, how did you form the skill over the years to make deer hunting a living over was it just time in the woods or did you get an education. I just don’t see how after deer hunting for 30 plus years that you could know so much

[@gregallman3715]

Jeff, been watching for a year now and I totally agree with the knowledge you provide in this video. However, can you connect the dots for me as to how you grow older bucks or a larger buck population, if those bucks should only be taking up residence during the hunting season?

[@hopkinshillfarms9565]

Hey Jeff. I live in Northeast Mississippi. I have 300+- acres. 2/3 mature mixed hardwood with lots of undergrowth and 1/3 is 15 yr old pine. My deer seem to bed in unpredictable locations and never seem to take the same routes. Is there a way to streamline their movements without having to do major timber cutting? This may be too broad of a question. Thanks !

[@jb123.9]

You drilled it buddy. Also wanted to add that although the age bracket that is perceived to be the top buck in your area depending on hunting pressure, environment, etc..may be one thing..you still could improve that..get out n your community and talk w fellow hunters, start a QDMA n your area, improvements to ur habitat area.. May be a slow process but change can happen to improve your area and the age of your mature bucks

[@garyschwieters54]

“Everyone has aspirations. Cool! You’ve met yours”. Love it Jeff. Keep up the good work. Your channel is always informative.

[@jessemoore7696]

My wife wishes Jeff would ban me off his KZbin Channel. lol She said I spend way to much time watching Jeff's videos instead of completing her honey do list.

[@joshplog321]

Jeff, that was the best burn I’ve ever heard. You are so loved and respected by many of us deer hunters. You’re honestly one of my heroes in life. Thank you for everything!

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

😊 Thank you very much...I will work hard snd try to keep the information coming!