![]() So, deer need very little from hunters to help them enjoy their warm-season, low-stress, fat-building lifestyle. Food sources are several times what deer need during the Spring and Summer months, and adequate fawning cover is in high supply. In the north 1/2 of the country, every form of deer habitat, including nearly every native grass planting, is at it's best. If your field of swaying green is standing tall and proud during the Summer, don't pat yourself on the back just yet. However, make sure to read to the end of this article to see how you can create a high quality grass planting that includes the perfect formula for both food and cover success! 2. The fact that native grass plantings can not provide the necessary daytime browse preferred by deer is a problem. Deer need to feed 5 times in a 24 hour period, and that includes twice within their daytime bedding areas. ![]() In fact, deer rarely choose to bed within native grass plantings unless forced to do so because of the lack of cover, or if there is a quality daytime forage available within or adjacent to the grass. Make no mistake about it, grass cover plantings for deer do not equal food. ![]() If you don't care to read the rest of the article, at least read this: If the grass planting that you created isn't still standing and hiding deer by the end of the hunting season, then in my experience, it was a failure - for deer, anyways! What are you trying to accomplish with your past, present or future native grass planting? By exploring the following 5 basics, my hope is to help you narrow down your priorities, so that you have a realistic chance of hitting your goals for the ultimate whitetail habitat creation. And when you reward your deer efforts, don't be surprised if the bird and small game species on your land, are happy too! Important Native Grass Planting Considerations For Deer There are several native grass planting basics that you need to consider, to make sure that your whitetail hunting and habitat efforts are being rewarded. CRP and Pheasant plantings can create beautiful fields of habitat for all critters! However, if your aim falls squarely on deer beware, because most native grass plantings for deer, sorely miss their mark. ![]()
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