Most of Menard County is dry except for the western edge that received a good rain last week. Seeing lots of fawns and a few little turkeys. We have a chance for rain today and praying we get one as they are predicting 100-106 temperatures for the weekend and Monday. After this hot spell, there will not be any green if we don't get a good rain today.
Deer are really moving, trying to rustle food while fawns are nursing. I am seeing body condition of the does decline rapidly. I would suggest that you feed protein free choice for this period, if you can afford it as it will greatly improve fawn survival rate and help finish out antler growth.
Hogs and Axis populations continue to increase and expand across the county, primarily from south to north.
Stay cool and Adios,
Gary
Deer are really moving, trying to rustle food while fawns are nursing. I am seeing body condition of the does decline rapidly. I would suggest that you feed protein free choice for this period, if you can afford it as it will greatly improve fawn survival rate and help finish out antler growth.
Hogs and Axis populations continue to increase and expand across the county, primarily from south to north.
Stay cool and Adios,
Gary
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