Pre-Season Scouting Tips For Deer Hunters (

From www.GrowingDeer.tv: Archery season is happening or about to begin for many deer hunters across the nation. In this episode: tips on scouting out the big bucks and how to decide where to hang your stand. Plus check out the bucks we're targeting for our Hit List this season. Several mature bucks with big antlers have shown on our recent Reconyx trail camera survey! A buck we call Royal George has serious headgear but we may give him a pass and let him grow one more year. What would you do?
Once you've watched the episode check out the main website at www.GrowingDeer.tv for more great information useful for all deer hunters. If you are on facebook -- join the conversation and share photos on Dr. Grant Woods page: / 260242857400

[@calebspeicher2813]

Matt Dye? Like the Matt Dye that does Land and Legacy?

[@GrowingDeerTV]

Caleb - Yes - Matt was one of my interns.

[@calebspeicher2813]

@@GrowingDeerTV that is great. I shoulda guessed. My wife and I are going to start the Buffalo process this spring. Thanks for all the info.

[@GrowingDeerTV]

Eric, Thanks for watching and the kind words!! I try to find a pattern of deer and place my Reconyx cameras in areas I think mature bucks will use. Often these locations are where bucks will be a night - when they are more active. I then try to put the pieces together and find bottleneck, etc. to hunt in between where I’m getting pics. Usually where deer make the most sign is where they feel the safest - the wind, etc., is in their favor.

[@GrowingDeerTV]

continued...Hunting where I find the most sign often results in only spooking mature bucks. I try to find a spot in their likely travel route - where the odds aren’t as much in the buck’s favor. Deer will use each area a bit differently - but this strategy has worked well for me in many areas. May you have a blessed season! - Grant

[@samanthawelch1256]

i love seeing what u have for deer on ur property me and my 15 yr old son hunt a 640 acre property and trying to get tofether with,other hunters to manage deer herd wisely thank u for all ur tips

[@GrowingDeerTV]

That's great Samantha! Getting your neighbors on board to manage the local herd is one of the bestsellers things you can do! Thanks for watching! -Daniel

[@theSwollenPapaya]

Great stuff, love to see how that bentonite pond is keeping up

[@FCSAcog]

Good luck this season!

[@GrowingDeerTV]

Holes, dimples, etc., in antlers can be caused by injuries when in velvet, insects, etc. I really like such unique antlers!

[@bigweb0311]

Me too! Makes them so much cooler looking

[@GrowingDeerTV]

I enjoy watching and learning about mature bucks. Deer herds function best when mature bucks are present and I get plenty of meat from doe harvest. So, I opt to pass on bucks till they are 4 years old.

[@wbsurfer123]

So do deer still eat red oak acorns?

[@GrowingDeerTV]

Liam - Yes - deer will consume red oak acorns until the acorns rot. - grant

[@DavidHarperMusic]

awesome stuff guys, as always!! :)

[@GrowingDeerTV]

Mike, Mature bucks have glands that aren’t developed in immature bucks. The pheromones (external hormones) help synchronize breeding so fawns are born on time. In addition mature bucks suppress immature bucks from partaking in the rut as aggressively. This helps immature bucks gain more body weight at a critical time of development and allow them to be healthier.

[@mmoutdoors5729]

who do you make the voice so clear and deep tone with he/she is saying the sponsors names

[@randyhelgeson1254]

Question. I'm new to all this. Are you putting cameras on private property or are you hiding them out anywhere? We live near the Olympic Forest. I fear they'll get stolen.

[@GrowingDeerTV]

Randy - I mainly put cameras on private land but have buddies that hide them on public land. - grant

[@randyhelgeson1254]

@@GrowingDeerTV I wonder if they still use a flash or not. Unless it's way out there where nobody usually goes. Thanks Grant.

[@tommyrobison1485]

As always, helpful video. How's the bentonite clay pond doing?

[@wallywanker]

George is a beast. Would love to see him at max potential!

[@matthavens6638]

Mr. grant...I was just curious if you have found out through reconyx imagery that 4.5 yr old bucks and older, have drastically reduced their roaming tendencies? like you said they seem to become more "range bound" just wondering if you have noticed it as well with your organized way of using deer cams. thanks and good luck!

[@GrowingDeerTV]

+Matt Havens Great question! Yes, the tendency is for bucks generally much older than 4.5 to decrease their roaming tendencies. This is a general observation, not necessarily the case for each deer. Deer, not just bucks senses get worse with age, staying in familiar territory keeps them safe. -Matt

[@justinharrelson9332]

Mr grant I have a question when u say the deer need to express full potential what's best to help do that ???

[@GrowingDeerTV]

There are 3 things that determine a bucks antler development; genetics, nutrition, and age. The best way to allow a buck to express his genetic potential is to supply quality nutrition and allow the deer to reach 4 years of age or older. Here's a video that explains how to age deer on the hoof: www.growingdeer.tv/#/aging-bucks-on-the-hoof Thanks for watching! -Daniel

[@ericwest9805]

hey Grant, Love the show. Just wondering how you get constant pictures of such giant deer? I hunt on public land in Canada. Any tips you could offer would be greatly appreciated. Thanks and God Bless brother

[@missouribowhunter8460]

what causes the dimples in the antlers, like the shed from "2 face"?

[@LouStoriale]

For scouting... please watch all Dan Infalt’s The Hunting Beast podcast and video tutorials They will tell you all you need to know. And they are free on KZbin

[@GrowingDeerTV]

There are many other biological factors that clearly show the benefits of managing a herd to have a balanced adult sex ratio and allowing bucks to mature to older age. - Grant

[@bigweb0311]

I would take buck grant. Why wait if he's a mature buck? You could lose him to a car accident or other means. It's not always bout the inches;)

[@backcountryoutdoors3291]

What website did you use

[@GrowingDeerTV]

This is the Reconyx BuckView Software. It comes free with the purchase of any Reconyx trail camera. This feature is incredibly useful! -Matt

[@outdoorextremeAM]

When you hunt the way you do is not a fair Chase should be allowed

[@honda8770]

Andrew Sazabo what do you mean?