Illinois Bowhunters/Landowners
 

I was just wondering who all participates in quality deer management and what you do to help your deer herd. I do the basics of letting the bucks get some age to them, food plots and trying to control the buck to doe ratio. I was wondering if anyone takes it farther and what specific things they do to manage their deer. Any input is appreciated.

RE: Illinois Bowhunters/Landowners
 

I'm not sure what else you can do from there, other than maybe working towards educating other hunters. Sounds like you are doing a great job!

RE: Illinois Bowhunters/Landowners
 

Thanks, its a 775 acre farm in west central Illinois and we sure try to do what we can to make it the best deer hunting possible.I just didnt know if there was any insider secrets so to speak. Tricks of the trade or anything like that.

RE: Illinois Bowhunters/Landowners
 

What county are you in?

RE: Illinois Bowhunters/Landowners
 

Its in Schuyler and Mcdonough counties. Its actualy split into two parts but the corners of the property are only a couple hundred yards apart.

RE: Illinois Bowhunters/Landowners
 

Own or lease? Just curious, I live in Macomb and probably know the area very well. Either way, you are in a good area.

RE: Illinois Bowhunters/Landowners
 

Owned, yeah your probably 25 minutes. We are just outside vermont, Im sure you know where that is.