Big whitetail bucks at Record Breaking Ranch grow impressive racks due to a combination of genetics, nutrition, and age. Here’s a breakdown of the factors that contribute to growing large antlers: 🧬 1. Genetics: The Blueprint for Big Antlers Genetics set the ceiling for antler potential. Bucks
Acorns are a favorite whitetail deer food source at Record Breaking Ranch because they are highly nutritious, widely available, and easy to consume. Here are the key reasons why acorns are so popular with whitetails: 1. High Energy and Nutrition Acorns are packed with carbohydrates and fats
In February, whitetail deer at Record Breaking Ranch are in the midst of winter, greatly influencing their behavior and lifestyle. Here’s what you can typically expect from whitetail deer in this month: 1. Diet Foraging: During February, food is often scarce, especially in regions that experience
As winter blankets the landscape at Record Breaking Ranch, whitetail deer adapt to the harsh conditions with remarkable resilience. During this frosty season, these graceful creatures rely on their thick fur and fat reserves to keep warm. Their winter coats, which become denser and more insulated
During snowfall at Record Breaking Ranch, whitetail deer adapt their behaviors to survive harsh winter conditions. These deer seek shelter in dense vegetation to protect themselves from the cold and wind. They often congregate in areas with thick cover, such as thickets or evergreen trees, which
The peak rut for whitetail deer is the most intense period of the breeding season when the majority of does are in estrus and ready to mate. This stage typically occurs around mid-November in much of North America, though the exact timing can vary depending on location, climate, and genetics. It is
In the whitetail rut, the lockdown phase is a unique period when bucks and does “lock down” together for mating, temporarily limiting deer movement and activity. This phase usually happens during the peak of the rut, often in mid-November in many regions. Here’s how lockdown unfolds and
The beginning of the whitetail rut at Record Breaking Ranch is one of the most exciting times in the deer lifecycle, signaling the start of their breeding season. It’s most definitely one of the most exciting times here at Record Breaking Ranch. The onset of the rut is typically triggered by
Mr. Hill came out to enjoy his ranch for a few days and ended up locking in on the “logo buck”! He was a crafty buck. Tom said, “He kept showing up wherever I wasn’t sitting!” This buck escaped the crosshairs of 5 different hunters before Tom’s arrival. He disappeared from his original stomping
At RBR, a whitetail deer’s antlers can grow exceptionally large due to a combination of genetics, nutrition, age, and overall health. Here’s a breakdown of the key factors that influence the size of a whitetail buck’s antlers: 1. Genetics Genetic Blueprint: A buck’s potential to grow large antlers
