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The Tale of a QDM Club by Dave Edwards
Own Your Own by Virgil Peritts
What Is TSI? by Matt Ross, QDMA
Native vs. Non-Native by Gabriel Karns, M. Colter Chitwood, Chris Moorman, and Dr. Chris DePerno
Oaks For Bucks by Chris Moorman
Deer Season: A Time For Kids by Stephanie Mallory
The Need For Minerals by Brian Murphy, QDMA
Perlitz Ranch Hosts Youth Camp by Kelly Haydel
Timing the Rut With Fawns by Gabriel Karns, M. Colter Chitwood
Ecological Reasons For Hunting by Dr. R. Larry Marchinton and Dr. Karl V. Miller
What percentage of a buck's antler development potential comes from the doe's genes? by Realtree Whitetail Team
Where were the bucks? by Team Realtree
Growths on Deer? by Team Realtree
How Many Teats? by Team Realtree
Why No Oaks? by Team Realtree
Special thanks to:
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Management Association
Reader Questions
Pokeweed Problems?
Question: I have recently bought property in Northern Michigan and discovered pokeweed was growing heavily in an area that was clear cut. I went to some sites online that stated pokeweed was harmful to mammals while other sites claimed that it was beneficial to wildlife. The whitetail here seem to love it and I would like to know if I should try to get rid of it or if I should let it grow. What's the scoop?
Answer: Congratulations on purchasing your own property. Pokeweed or pokeberry (Phytolacca americana) is great for wildlife. Deer eat both the fruit and foliage, and many other animals such as birds and bears eat the fruit. I really like to see pokeweed growing in recently-opened areas and many wildlife species do too.
Kip Adams