Want to enhance your whitetail strategy? Join us for a free webinar focused on the native plants and trees that are most important to Illinois deer. We’ll cover the key plant species that supply food, cover, and bedding year-round, from early successional plants and mast-producing trees to dense thickets ideal for daytime bedding.
Understanding native vegetation is essential for any serious deer hunter. This session will examine which native forbs, shrubs, and hardwoods are most attractive to deer in different seasons, and how they use these plants for both feeding and safety. Learn how oak, hickory, persimmon, ragweed, goldenrod, dogwood, and other native species are integral to the whitetail’s daily activities.
You’ll also gain insight into how habitat structure — such as edges, canopy cover, and understory density — affects deer movement, bedding locations, and daylight activity. Whether you’re aiming to create better stand locations, enhance your habitat, or just deepen your understanding of deer ecology, this webinar is for you. Don’t miss your chance to develop a smarter, more sustainable hunting strategy rooted in Illinois’ natural landscape!