Luring deer away from livestock feed with fall cover crops

During long Midwest winters, deer can wreak havoc on hay and other stored livestock feed. However, planting fall cover crops, such as clover, turnips and peas, may help wildlife managers provide deer with a nutrient-rich alternative that can lure them away from livestock feed. Researchers are conducting a controlled experiment to identify which cover crops deer prefer.



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