ORIGINAL: greg-dude
If you have any suggestions on native habitat improvement, let us know.
Hardwood stands can be managed to favor acorn and/or beechnut production. Wetlands can be improved to diversify forages for deer. Small fields can be planted with native forage species.
Timber harvest is generally good for deer, while also providing income from timber.Clear cuts and/or selective cuts, thinning, and firewood cutting can provide immediate benefits for deer, typically you will see forage production increase by the first spring, or even sooner depending on fall weather/regrowth.
It's all about
disturbance. Fire, logging, even grazing. Any kind of disturbance will increase forage for deer.
Do you have deer yards on your land?
If so make sure there is a good mix of hard woods and soft woods.
Do you have streams on your land? Make sure they are undisturbed, as they are important travel corridors.