Category Archives: All about Deer
Deer Hunting Plan Put On Hold In NY’s Croton-On-Hudson
A plan to allow hunters in the Hudson River village of Croton-On-Hudson to hunt with bows and arrows has been delayed. The plan faced a large amount of opposition, so village leaders opted to delay it. They will now study … Continue reading
Michigan Has New Deer Hunting Regulations
The deer hunting season in Michigan began on Friday, October 1. For hunters, this is akin to Christmas morning. New hunter-friendly regulations should help to decrease the state’s deer population, something that should make them even happier. In Michigan, baiting … Continue reading
Deer Herds Being Culled In Will County, IL
Members of the Will County, Illinois District Board passed a deer management program on Thursday. The program permits trained marksman to target white-tailed deer found in the forest preserves of Will County. During fall and winter 2010 and 2011, the … Continue reading
Southern Suburb Sees Deer Deaths From Virus
The southern suburban area of Crete, Illinois, has seen a recent increase in the number of deer deaths. Residents are finding dying or dead deer in forests and backyards on the eastern perimeter of Will County. This area was once … Continue reading
Avoid Using Candy Lily In Your Garden
There are many types of deer resistant plants that can be used in the garden to keep deer away. Unfortunately, the candy lily plant is not one of them. Deer love this high-protein plant and their munching occasionally causes severe … Continue reading
Autumn Crocus- A Weapon In The Battle Against Deer
The autumn crocus (Colchicum sp.) is one of two bulbous varieties of crocus plants that blooms from September to late October. These plants are very easy to grow and provide a nice flower when the rest of the garden is … Continue reading
Spring Has Sprung: Time to Think About Garden Planning
It is that time of year again. Time to get ready for planting season and decide what will be grown in the garden and be harvested throughout the season. Here is where the pre-planning of a garden can help keep … Continue reading
The Other End Of The Spectrum: Plants Deer LIKE To Eat
Gardeners and landscapers alike spend quite a bit of time figuring out what plants deer will not eat or seldom touch. Rather than go that route, let’s look at some of their favorites as a way to plan a yard … Continue reading
Perimeter Protection For Your Plants And Trees
The pride and joy of any home for many people is their garden or flowerbeds. These can bring hours of pleasure tending them and watching them grow to maturity. In an hour or two of unsupervised access, two or three … Continue reading
