The food plot experts at www.GrowingDeer.tv show the best winter food plots that will feed deer in a variety of conditions. Help deer to thrive and not just survive during harsh winter weather by planting the best food plot combinations available. Learn how to in this video. Plus, they’re getting ready for early spring turkey hunting. Check out what they’re doing by watching this video today!
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Home: Republic, Missouri
Family: Tracy (wife), Raleigh & Rae (daughters)
Hobbies: Deer & turkey hunting, improving habitat, fishing
Rifle/Bow Preference: Whatever season is open!
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Years Been Hunting: I started rabbit hunting and trapping at 7, 45 years ago
Prefessional Affiliations: The Wildlife Society, Archery Trade Association, Quality Deer Management Association, National Wild Turkey Federation, Missouri Trappers Association, National Rifle Association
Hunting Strength: Being a research biologist that specializes in white-tailed deer, I’ve been able to use my knowledge of deer behavior to help pattern mature bucks on a consistent basis.
Favorite Technique: Pattern a mature buck and then place a stand/blind or spot and stalk and end up at the same place as the buck without the buck knowing I’m present
Favorite Game to Hunt: White-tailed deer & wild turkey
Favorite Hunting Gear: Nikon binoculars. Seeing game before they see me has been one of my best techniquesFavorite Places to Hunt: Missouri, Kansas and Texas
Favorite Places to Hunt: My farm near Branson, MO. My favorite state to hunt besides MO is KS.
Favorite Season to Hunt: Early turkey season and the pre-rut
Favorite Time to Hunt: Deer tend to be most active just before a substantial change in the weather — I really enjoy hunting food sources just before a major front.
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Favorite Gear:
Career Highlights
Biggest Kill: 169″ whitetail & several large wild boars
Greatest Hunting Achievement: 11 year old Kansas whitetail buck with a recurve bow after a long spot and stalk — shot at 7 yards
Favorite Hunting Moment: Watching my daughters take their first deer & turkeys
Dr. Grant Woods is a wildlife biologist specializing in deer management and research. He schooled at Missouri State University, University of Georgia, and received his Ph.D. from Clemson University. His success at conducting wildlife research, educating hunters about advanced hunting and management techniques, and designing site-specific management plans to improve deer herd quality is well known throughout the whitetail world. He is passionate about wildlife management and hunting and shares his knowledge with others via a weekly show on the web at GrowingDeer.tv and through events at Bass Pro stores as part of the RedHead Pro Hunting Team