Super cool brother I have a place in Ohio and what your saying is so true I’ve had this particular place 5 years and it’s known for big bucks I have a 5 or 6 year old to hunt the last couple years and I always feed year round and gain new deer every year .thanks for your videos there always great !!
@@LeeandTiffanyLakosky Something that you reminded me of when you shared laying out your new property in your previous video. I have a friend that lives a mile away from my farm that plants 1 acre of fenced in sweet corn every year. In the winter he takes down the fence so the deer can feed on the left over corn. I was visiting him recently and he had a pile of sheds on his work bench. As I examined the sheds I realized they were from bucks that lived on our farm most of the year. He found the sheds in his corn patch and yard. One of the 5 year old bucks we left walk was harvested by his neighbor accross the road in the late season this year, a 172" buck, nice for our area in Pa. My son was a bit discouraged by my idea of letting this buck go. I had to remind him Deer are going to do what's best for them, and for our farm to be their home all year we must add a winter food source, a key missing part of our management plan. Seeing those sheds helped to clarify were the deer went and why. We have seen a substantial increase in the number of mature older bucks in our area as a result of following this practice. When I was my son's age a 3 year old basket rack 8 point was a nice buck, I never imagined I would see the kind of mature bucks we have running around today. Being able to share your experience and videos on this will go a long way in helping others to make this choice a little less hard. Thank you!
The amount of deer knowledge already being shared, is super beneficial. Looking forward to hearing about the ponds. My wife and have hand dug 3 and I've looked every year to keep them some what available in winter.
so cool to have the ability to let 5-6 year old deer walk. i dont have that privilege on my 70 acre and 57 acre properties, BUT, i have been letting 2-3 year old deer walk and have shot a lot more 3-4 year old deer
@@LeeandTiffanyLakosky love the weekly videos but would like to see more shorter clips too, more content is always a good way to get those views and subscribers up. If you have the time of course
Lee, I used my Military background to camouflage trail cameras and it works great. The Deer and people very rarely see my cameras. I dropped a video and a couple shorts on that if you want to check it out. Been a fan for a long time. I can't wait to see what you guys get into as the year progresses.
Thank you!! Our plan is to roll out new content every week, even through the season. So keep an eye out for our first ever semi-live deer season in 2023!
It’s easy (easier) to manage deer on large tracts of private property. Not so much otherwise. A 100 acre lease is awesome, but letting a 140 go by isn’t gonna happen when it’s surrounded by other 100 acre leases. Large tracts of public ground I’d offer have better odds of bigger bucks if you’re willing to put in the work.
Lee I’ve been watching y’all since I was a kid and I’m 30 now! Love these informative videos! I’m just curious about your neigbors, do they also have the same stance on hunting as far as letting the 4 and 5 year old bucks walk??
If you speak with actual wildlife biologist, professors in wildlife biology, actual scientist who have done studies and research on deer antler development and nutrition they will quickly dispel the idea of pouring a product onto the ground or in a feeder to grow bigger antlered deer. These products are nothing more than a gimmick. Deer will eat it, yes. Just like they will eat corn too. but that's not what helps reach a deer's full antler potential. I encourage everyone to go listen to MSU deer lab with actual scientist, Doctors and professors who have done real research and studies on this topic. I appreciate you and wife's hunting videos over the years but the gimmick marketing products are annoying and in fact don't grow bigger antlered deer. Some TSI work in those big open timbers would do wonders.
@@bobbywatts222 not a single person on MSU deer lab promotes, suggest or recommends using protein pellets or any feeders for free range deer and wild turkeys for several reasons. It makes it too easy for predators to sit and just wait for a fawn or turkey to come to the feeders that are in the wide open. They also talk about CWD and how feeders can increase the chances of spreading CWD. Every one of them recommend or suggest to use habitat management such as prescribed fire, TSI, crop tree release, promote natives, old field management, cover that equals food and use food plots as a supplement. This is backed by research to be more beneficial and more attractive for deer and many other wildlife species.
I'm sorry, but they do. There was an entire segment with a manager from south Texas. He kept mentioning how important protein feed is during drought years. I'm sorry to bust your bubble.
Go Lee! Keep the videos coming 😎
Awesome Lee, I haven't been feeling well, so I look forward to your new videos.. Helps
take my mind of stuff. Good bless you brother.
Super cool brother I have a place in Ohio and what your saying is so true I’ve had this particular place 5 years and it’s known for big bucks I have a 5 or 6 year old to hunt the last couple years and I always feed year round and gain new deer every year .thanks for your videos there always great !!
I just watched 'Seek One's prank on Lee and I just have to say I think I've been watchin yall since I's 40. I'll be 59 in July.
Wow! Well thank you for the years of support, we’re glad you’re still here!
Thanks for a great video Lee.
This video shows a great example of the importance of food, cover, and water. But just as important letting these bucks walk. Great job Lee! 👍
It is the most important thing, but also the absolute hardest thing to do. -Lee
@@LeeandTiffanyLakosky Something that you reminded me of when you shared laying out your new property in your previous video. I have a friend that lives a mile away from my farm that plants 1 acre of fenced in sweet corn every year. In the winter he takes down the fence so the deer can feed on the left over corn. I was visiting him recently and he had a pile of sheds on his work bench. As I examined the sheds I realized they were from bucks that lived on our farm most of the year. He found the sheds in his corn patch and yard. One of the 5 year old bucks we left walk was harvested by his neighbor accross the road in the late season this year, a 172" buck, nice for our area in Pa. My son was a bit discouraged by my idea of letting this buck go. I had to remind him Deer are going to do what's best for them, and for our farm to be their home all year we must add a winter food source, a key missing part of our management plan. Seeing those sheds helped to clarify were the deer went and why. We have seen a substantial increase in the number of mature older bucks in our area as a result of following this practice. When I was my son's age a 3 year old basket rack 8 point was a nice buck, I never imagined I would see the kind of mature bucks we have running around today. Being able to share your experience and videos on this will go a long way in helping others to make this choice a little less hard. Thank you!
I've been impatiently waiting for another episode! Lol. Thanks for the awesome content!
The amount of deer knowledge already being shared, is super beneficial. Looking forward to hearing about the ponds. My wife and have hand dug 3 and I've looked every year to keep them some what available in winter.
All by hand!!?? That is dedication, great for you guys!
so cool to have the ability to let 5-6 year old deer walk. i dont have that privilege on my 70 acre and 57 acre properties, BUT, i have been letting 2-3 year old deer walk and have shot a lot more 3-4 year old deer
That’s what it’s all about! As long as you are seeing results, you’re doing it right!
@@LeeandTiffanyLakosky love the weekly videos but would like to see more shorter clips too, more content is always a good way to get those views and subscribers up. If you have the time of course
Thanks for the vid
Man that's some open hardwoods. Surprised you guys haven't mentioned or done a TSI in that area.
Been watching you and Tiffany since the beginning and I’m always learning from you ! Thanks for sharing your knowledge Lee!
Lee, I used my Military background to camouflage trail cameras and it works great. The Deer and people very rarely see my cameras. I dropped a video and a couple shorts on that if you want to check it out. Been a fan for a long time. I can't wait to see what you guys get into as the year progresses.
Nicely done ,thanks for everything
Great content! I know you guys are busy, but I hope you keep this channel going all year!
Thank you!! Our plan is to roll out new content every week, even through the season. So keep an eye out for our first ever semi-live deer season in 2023!
Ready to see your guys' harvests. From 2022 season but some good content so far
Awesome sheds!!! What's your highest scoring shed this year?
It’s easy (easier) to manage deer on large tracts of private property. Not so much otherwise. A 100 acre lease is awesome, but letting a 140 go by isn’t gonna happen when it’s surrounded by other 100 acre leases. Large tracts of public ground I’d offer have better odds of bigger bucks if you’re willing to put in the work.
1:02 thoughts on summer food plots? Does it recruit does and fawns and displace mature target bucks ?
Do you nit worry about the muddy banks of the ponds being a breeding ground for the Midge that causes EHD?
Lee I’ve been watching y’all since I was a kid and I’m 30 now! Love these informative videos! I’m just curious about your neigbors, do they also have the same stance on hunting as far as letting the 4 and 5 year old bucks walk??
I pass Iowa deer easily being a non resident!🤣 I go back every 5 years to see my 1 year old I passed.
I actually prefer a beautiful main frame 8pt over a 10pt all day long. They won’t score as high but ain’t nothing prettier than a big wide mature 8pt
Ponds make me really nervous about EHD in these dry times. Artificial water sources are way safer than ponds imo…
Keep an eye out for next weeks episode and we cover exactly that! Just filmed for it today!
@@LeeandTiffanyLakosky awesome lee. Love your content. Can’t get enough whitetail habitat work and all things archery..
Shooting those 5 and 6 year old 140 8 points and letting the 150 160 3 and 4 yr old 10s and 12s walk works no doubt !!
Lee, I have a farm in Colorado. Mule deer. Do you have any thoughts on land developing on large farms for mule deer?
Hi
If you speak with actual wildlife biologist, professors in wildlife biology, actual scientist who have done studies and research on deer antler development and nutrition they will quickly dispel the idea of pouring a product onto the ground or in a feeder to grow bigger antlered deer. These products are nothing more than a gimmick. Deer will eat it, yes. Just like they will eat corn too. but that's not what helps reach a deer's full antler potential. I encourage everyone to go listen to MSU deer lab with actual scientist, Doctors and professors who have done real research and studies on this topic. I appreciate you and wife's hunting videos over the years but the gimmick marketing products are annoying and in fact don't grow bigger antlered deer. Some TSI work in those big open timbers would do wonders.
Lol bruh. Kill 5 200” bucks in 6 years and then you can talk.
I listen to the MSU deer lab intensively, and they have done several podcasts on protein pellets and the positive effects on antler growth.
So all the deer farmers who feed deer are wrong?
@@bobbywatts222 not a single person on MSU deer lab promotes, suggest or recommends using protein pellets or any feeders for free range deer and wild turkeys for several reasons. It makes it too easy for predators to sit and just wait for a fawn or turkey to come to the feeders that are in the wide open. They also talk about CWD and how feeders can increase the chances of spreading CWD. Every one of them recommend or suggest to use habitat management such as prescribed fire, TSI, crop tree release, promote natives, old field management, cover that equals food and use food plots as a supplement. This is backed by research to be more beneficial and more attractive for deer and many other wildlife species.
I'm sorry, but they do. There was an entire segment with a manager from south Texas. He kept mentioning how important protein feed is during drought years. I'm sorry to bust your bubble.