There are around 600 different species of plants that deer eat in Louisiana. Here are some findings that will help you focus on the most-popular deer foods to up your changes of hunting success.
As we all know, the 2011 mast crop was tremendous, but the overall statewide deer harvest was way down from past years.
While many are quick to blame low deer numbers due to drought, coyotes, poor habitat, etc., the plain and simple fact is that deer had an abundant food source available to them — and they did not have to visit the feeders and food plots as most hunters hoped they would and subsequently banked their hunting outings on.
A very mild winter also kept native browse greener than usual, providing the deer with sufficient food. Click here to read more on Food facts: Target the best deer foods to kill more deer
