Logan Jensen

Nov 7, 2023 | themeateater.com | Logan Jensen |Patrick Durkin |Clay Newcomb |Dylan Tramp

Without a doubt, oaks are the most coveted species of tree in the whitetail woods. Furthermore, they produce some of the most powerful food sources available to deer. But getting oaks to the age where they can produce an amount of mast that can truly benefit your deer can be extremely difficult, not to mention it can take decades. This is why taking care of your juvenile oak trees and giving them the highest chance for success is so important.

Oct 20, 2023 | themeateater.com | Logan Jensen |Tony Hansen |Alex Gyllstrom

As autumn arrives and preparations continue for this year's hunting season, many land managers will look to plant fall food plots. These fall plots will not only help the overall herd of deer by providing a supplemental food source throughout the winter but are also used to help congregate deer movement to certain areas where they can be more easily hunted.

Aug 31, 2023 | themeateater.com | Logan Jensen |Mark Kenyon

Whitetails are one of the most widely spread mammals across North America. Many factors have contributed to their proliferation over the years, but none are as prominent as their ability to digest just about any plant. They possess unique salivary glands that produce enzymes that block some potentially harmful plant compounds, a unique trait among cervids. Nevertheless, there’s still a difference between what a deer can eat and what a deer should eat.

Jul 21, 2023 | themeateater.com | Logan Jensen |Mark Kenyon |Alex Gyllstrom

There is nothing more important to a land manager than understanding what kind of soil you’re working with. Researching the soil types of your property can be done in multiple ways, some more in-depth than others. The easiest way is to use the USDA Web Soil Survey. It’s an online soil database that covers roughly 95% of the country's soil, and you can have a map of your soil types in a matter of minutes.

May 12, 2023 | themeateater.com | Logan Jensen |Mark Haslam |Tony Hansen

The food plot is one of the most utilized, yet perilous, land management techniques used by landowners and land managers alike. At its pinnacle, it's a multi-species food source beneficial to the resident animals, but can simultaneously be used as a strategic chess move by the hunter. At its very worst, it is a bare patch of dirt. Creating the perfect food plot for your property is often a complex and time-consuming chore, where research and extensive planning are often overlooked.