Wildtree Presents Dr. Deer’s 20th Annual Whitetail World Field Day

By JonathanArticles, Deer, News

March 15, 2025 (Saturday) Institute for Whitetail Deer Management & Research Facility Trawick, Texas This year’s event is proudly sponsored by Wildtree. Representatives from the company will be in attendance...

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January 17, 2024

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Methley Plums for Wildlife Plots

By JonathanPlants

What Makes a Methley Plum Good for Deer? Deer love Methley plums, yet they are known to be selective eaters of fruit. The appeal of Methley plums to deer can’t...

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May 10, 2023

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Reasons why you should plant Mulberry trees for wildlife

By JonathanPlants, Pro Tip

Mulberry trees are a fantastic addition to any natural area due to the benefits they provide for both humans and wildlife. These trees are known for their sweet and juicy...

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March 30, 2023

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Do People Crossbreed Ein Shemer Apples?

By JonathanPro Tip, Trees

The Ein Shemer apple is a delicious variety originating near Jerusalem in Israel. It has been enjoyed for years due to its sweet-tart flavor and crisp texture. Despite this, it...

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March 23, 2023

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What is Provenance and Why Does it Matter for Planting for Wildlife?

By JonathanPlants, Pro Tip

Native plants are plants that grow naturally in the wild without human interference. What about provenance, though? The term “provenance” refers to a plant population with a local genetic variation....

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February 28, 2023

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Soil Testing: What the Soil and Plants on Your Land Can Tell You

By JonathanPlants, Pro Tip

Would you drive your car with your eyes closed? It’s just as hard to imagine planting your wildlife orchard without knowing the quality of your soil. Soil is what gives...

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December 30, 2022

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Better Than Bare-Root

By JonathanArticles, Deer, Plants

We know you want to grow the right trees and attract the right wildlife to your land. And we know how overwhelming it can be to decide where you should...

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December 18, 2022

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Oats: a Good Deer Crop for Low-Rain Areas

By JonathanPlants

To grow crops, you need consistent rainfall and warm temperatures. If your land has less than 25 inches of rainfall, it will be very difficult to plant anything in your...

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December 7, 2022

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It’s All About The Soil

By JonathanArticles, Plants, Pro Tip

Ever wonder why some properties produce more deer and better bucks, why others have mediocre results? The answer is right under your feet—it’s the soil! Yet, the one thing landowner...

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November 15, 2022

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Interpreting A Soils Analysis Report

By JonathanArticles, Deer, Pro Tip

OK, you have dutifully collected your soil samples, sent them off for analysis, and now you have a very complicated report to interpret! This article is aimed at explaining what...

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November 15, 2022

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Fertilizing Fruit & Nut Trees

By JonathanArticles, Plants, Pro Tip

We often are asked about fertilizing trees in a deer orchard. This is a very important aspect of managing these special areas for your deer. Just as with forage crops,...

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November 1, 2022

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How Do You Determine What The Acorn Crop Will Be This Year?

By JonathanArticles, Plants, Pro Tip

As a wildlife biologist, one of the many questions I am asked each year is, “What will the acorn crop be like here?” A smart biologist will reply, “Spotty,” and...

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November 1, 2022

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What Makes an Apple Tree a Good Choice for a Deer Food Plot?

By JonathanDeer, Plants

Deer love fruit because it’s sweet, crunchy, and brimming with carbohydrates. Apples probably top the list as one of their favorites. Would you believe there are more than 2,500 apple...

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October 27, 2022

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Is Mulberry a Shade Tree? Why Is It Important to Deer?

By JonathanArticles, Deer, Plants, Trees

Is Mulberry a Shade Tree? Why Is It Important to Deer? Are oak trees the first to come to mind when you think about deer food preferences? There are actually...

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October 13, 2022

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Browse Plants

By Patti MorrisArticles, Plants

What Is a Browse Plant? White-tailed deer have many food sources. They obviously love acorns, apples, pears, and plums but will also happily eat other types of vegetation depending on...

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September 13, 2022

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Controlled Burns to Promote Growth of Native Plants

By JonathanPlants, Pro Tip

Controlled forest burning to prevent wildfires and properly manage a forest may sound counterintuitive—but it can be a great way to help native plants grow while hindering the development of...

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July 7, 2022

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How to Identify Oak Trees

By JonathanDeer, Pro Tip, Trees

It is nearly impossible to create a wildlife orchard without oak trees. Deer love acorns, as they provide them with plenty of nutrients for the coming winter. Oak trees are...

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June 9, 2022

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Deer Corridors

By JonathanDeer

Deer are creatures of habit: once they have found tasty food sources and a protected and safe bedding area, they will stay there for their whole life, barely moving beyond...

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June 8, 2022

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How Do I Identify Deer Bedding Areas?

By JonathanDeer, Pro Tip

If your wildlife orchard provides food, water, and shelter to deer, bucks, and does, you will have a permanent white-tail population roaming through your property. Deer bedding areas vary immensely:...

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April 20, 2022

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American Beautyberry | Wildtree trees & shrubs

By JonathanArticles, Plants

History of the American Beautyberry The American beautyberry (Callicarpa Americana) is native to Georgia and grows magnificently in Texas, Florida, and near pinelands and wooded forests. Native Americans used this...

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March 4, 2022

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