Spring is here, bringing a surge of green forage—but not all vegetation is created equal when it comes to enhancing deer nutrition. Many regions experience a bloom of cool-season grasses that are high in fiber yet low in protein, making them less desirable for deer. To truly support a thriving herd, hunters and land managers need targeted solutions that maximize nutritional value.

Ani-Logics Outdoors offers a range of scientifically designed food plot blends that transform grassy areas into rich feeding grounds. Pro Clover is a top-tier option featuring fast-growing, highly nutritious clovers that establish quickly and benefit deer populations. For drier regions like ridge tops, Clover Plus Alfalfa excels in moisture-limited environments. Landowners struggling with minimal sunlight can opt for Clover Plus Chicory, which thrives with as little as four hours of sunlight daily. Holy Clover, with its deep taproot and alfalfa-like growth, is an excellent choice for drought-prone areas.

The durability of these perennial blends ensures sustained browse tolerance, making them ideal for small food plots tucked near bedding areas. Notably, Tiffany Lakosky harvested one of her biggest bucks over a Pro Clover field last fall, highlighting the success of Ani-Logics Outdoors products.

As temperatures rise throughout the growing season, Pro Bean Blend emerges as the perfect dual-purpose solution—offering both lush green forage in summer and high-energy pods for fall and winter sustenance. With a mix of five different maturities, some beans will remain green until late season, while others prioritize pod production. Additionally, its glyphosate tolerance allows for easy weed management. Read more

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, commonly known as “bird flu,” is a highly contagious respiratory disease that causes sickness and sometimes death in birds and mammals. Since December 2024, there has been an uptick in HPAI wild bird mortality, primarily in Canada geese, trumpeter swans and scavenging birds. To date, we have not seen the disease spread among wild turkeys in Michigan.

Though the risk to people from HPAI is low, hunters should take the following precautions to avoid contracting or spreading bird flu:

• Harvest only healthy-looking birds.
• Cook all meat to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit to kill any viruses.
• Process wild birds in the field. Remains from processed birds should be buried on-site or double-bagged and disposed of with household trash.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth when handling wild birds.
• Wear rubber or disposable gloves while handling and cleaning wild birds, and wash hands with soap and water or alcohol-based hand cleanser, even if hands are not visibly soiled.
• Thoroughly clean and disinfect all knives, equipment and surfaces that come into contact with wild birds.
• Do not eat, drink or smoke while handling or cleaning wild birds.
• Change clothing, including footwear, and wash hands before coming into contact with domestic animals. Read more