chhunts

Great point lunchbucket, in most parts of the northern U.S. the deer have plenty of food in the fall. The crucial time of year is post rut and late winter until green-up. A fall food plot may hold the deer to hunt over but for antler growth late winter to green-up is when the deer need the extra minerals and vitamins. The bucks start antler growth internally as early as Feb., the doe are pregnant and have little high quality food available this time of year. After green-up the deer have a huge source of food. For healthier deer try to help fill the void from late fall to spring.