Outdoor Truths: Aiming Outdoorsmen Toward Christ June 14, 2018
Deer give us a great example of how patterns change according to one's needs. Right now, in many parts of the country, we are seeing a changing pattern. I always break these down into three periods; early spring through late summer, late summer through fall, and winter. Let me explain. In the early spring through late summer, the land is full of all sorts of food. The deer do not have to travel far to get a variety of tasty foods. During these times, they are somewhat unpredictable because there is no particular place that is more special than another. Late summer through the fall is much different. During this time, soft mast such as apples, pears, and other fruits begin to fall off the trees. And since deer love these, you can trust the fact they will show up with regularity. This also goes for their favorite nuts - the acorns. This hard mast will show up on trees that are both out in the open and hidden deep in the woods. These will become a major source of nutrition especially as the leaves and plants succumb to the upcoming frosts. Lastly, there's the winter months when a deer's food sources will amount to what acorns are left and the grasses that are in open fields. Each of these periods will cause a deer's normal pattern to be changed. And it's all according to need. gary@outdoortruths.org ~ www.outdoortruths.org
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