Northeast US -Browse

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03-23-2006, 02:34 PM

jf5

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Northeast US -Browse

What is the preffered type ofbrowse for deer in the Northeast?? Maple, oak?? etc...

03-24-2006, 05:58 AM

RayC

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RE: Northeast US -Browse

If your taking about winter browse, here a link from NY with some thoughts (will need anthoer click to find preferences):

http://www.dec.state.ny.us/website/dfwmr/wildlife/deer/deerfeed.html

03-24-2006, 04:42 PM

jf5

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RE: Northeast US -Browse

Thanks. Exactly what I needed!!!

03-24-2006, 07:15 PM

farm hunter

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RE: Northeast US -Browse

Some Brush is also High Quality Browse - Like Red Osier Dogwood.

Its tough to beat Apple Trees, and young Sugar Maple Whips.

FH

04-02-2006, 06:35 AM

Rob in VT

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RE: Northeast US -Browse

Here is an excellent source of information:

http://www.whitetailstewards.com/articlesonsite/mainarticlepages/deerhabitatmanagementarticles.htm

These guys are out of NH and also write/speak for QDMA. I believe Matt Tarr is speaking at the National Convention.

. . . Rob