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In terms of population growth and distribution, White-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) have been one of the most successful species to ever inhabit the North American Continent. In part, their success is due to their incredible adaptability to diverse habitats, environments and food supplies. Whitetails have been able to flourish and multiply because they have the uncanny ability to make do under less than optimal conditions. Few herds enjoy their true genetic potential; yet manage to survive under drought, extreme cold and man-made habitat disturbance. Mother Nature rarely provides the ideal environment, and with less than ideal conditions a deer will obviously never reach it's full potential.

Deer are well suited to survive almost any environment extreme. Interestingly enough, the one factor affecting deer more than any other is nutrition! Many of America's top deer biologists, note that there are three keys to deer management: nutrition, nutrition, nutrition. Give deer adequate nutrition, and they'll reward you with trophy class antlers.

Successful managers around the country have learned supplemental feeding deer picks up where Mother Nature has left off. Regardless of drought, harsh winters, or poor habitat, by supplemental feeding deer, you can be assured that each deer has the nutritional ability to reach it's genetic potential. With supplemental feeding, you will see increased body weights, high fawn survival, larger antlers and less mortality. Does will produce more milk and are more likely to have twins. Bucks will have lower post-rut mortality and a faster recovery time, leading to increases in antler quality.