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Better Deer Habitat

Improving Deer Numbers On Your Land

The Department partnered with the University of Missouri to create information on white-tailed deer management. Below are links that will discuss how to increase deer on your property.

In This Section

Evaluating Habitat on Your Property

Learn how to evaluate the current habitat conditions of your property.

Creating Food Plots on Your Property

Consider planting food plots to provide a supplemental food source for deer.

Enhancing Deer Habitat: Early Successional Vegetation

White-tailed deer use these areas for bedding and escape cover.

Enhancing Deer Habitat: Woodlands and Forests

The ability of your property and the surrounding landscape to support a white-tailed deer population is largely influenced by the type of vegetation present.