After Deer Season

The deer season is over here, as it is in just about all of the US.  I enjoyed it, took my first buck, and had some deer jerky (it was awesome!).  What do you do now?  Well, here are a few things:

• Take Down Treestands: You don't need to leave them up 24/7, 365 days a year.  The straps and different metal clamps and such may need replacing.
• Start Mineral Licks: Mineral lick now will give deer a head start in nutrition needs to begin the new year.  It also allows for you to get pictures of deer a little easier, so you can see who survived.
• Frost Seed: In a couple weeks, you should be able to do that.  In February, the frost/defrost cycle will start, which will allow seeds to penetrate the soil.  Clover, Chicory, and other small seeds work best, along with some cereal grain seeds.
• Plant Wildlife Plants: I'm looking at American Beutyberry, a plant that most wildlife will eat and enjoy it's fruit and leaves.  I may eventually do chestnuts.  That is just an example.
• Play Around With Trail Camera's: Like I said, see who survived and where they hang out this time of year, as they will be in their winter patterns.
• Go Small Game Hunting:  Why not?  It's a fun thing for kids because you will succeed almost every time when you hunt squirrel.  But it's hunting nonetheless, and it's fun!