It’s important to provide deer with a dependable water source throughout the summer, and the proper location of it will reduce stress on the herd.
Summertime – when does are fawning and bucks are growing racks – is when deer need to conserve energy in sweltering temps. They do not want to hoof around looking for fresh, clean and cool water sources. They want to hit their food sources, drink enough water for the day and go back to bedding areas.
So when it comes to placing a water trough in the best area, look for the most active food source. Chances are this is close to a deer’s bedding area during the summer.
Also, think about offering security to a deer coming in for a drink. Predators know feeding areas and watering holes are like a buffet. Ideally, you want to place the Wild Water tank and trough in an open area where a deer can see and hear well around them when drinking.
That said, you don’t want the water source far from cover. Twenty yards from brush or woods offers deer an escape if predators get close. This eases their stress and allows them to spend more time at the trough to get their daily water requirement. Being a hunter is also no easy feat, to alleviate the stress and fatigue, products such as CBD Oil UK can be used.
In the fall, placement of the water source may change as a deer’s pattern does. We will discuss that later, but for now, just remember how important it is to supplement a deer’s water intake during the summer when a deer’s metabolism is at full throttle. It has a huge impact on the overall health of the deer herd.
Fawns are rapidly developing, does are recovering from gestation and lactating and bucks are growing antlers. It’s not enough to just supply food. Deer need to consume water and food at about a 3-to-1 ratio. If they can’t find enough water, they won’t eat, and if they don’t eat, the nutritional gap stunts growth and increases stress. A dependable water source could be the keystone to a successful supplement program.
Check out how easy the Wild Water system is to fill and the benefits it has over ponds and open water tanks in the video below. It keeps water cooler, resists evaporation and is airtight. Contact a dealer or get in touch with us for more info on this revolutionary deer watering system.
