# @bowmarbowhunting on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DF0KWQFuKh6
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/26542632-bowmarbowhunting-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-02-08T14:47:11.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** 🎯Bowmar Bowhunting🎯 (@bowmarbowhunting) — https://gondola.cc/bowmarbowhunting

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Gut health is crucial for a deer’s overall well-being, as approximately 70% of mammals’ immune systems reside in their gut. A healthy gut leads to a healthy deer. It’s important to note that while corn provides high energy, it’s not beneficial for a deer’s gut microbiome—similar to how indulging in a Snickers bar isn’t great for humans. During this time of year, I prioritize feeding a lot of alfalfa. That said, I still include cracked corn, roasted soybeans, Anilogics, and my special blended powder, all complemented by the diverse food plots across our farms. I ensure that both options are always available to them. Plus, alfalfa is much cheaper compared to the equivalent tonnage of corn! If you don’t have the equipment, small square bales work well, though you’ll need to break them apart.

GUT HEALTH is the most important to a deer’s health. 70% of most mammal’s immune systems live in their gut. So healthy gut, healthy deer. Keep in mind, Corn is not great for a deer’s gut microbiome, yes it’s high energy for them, but by itself,  it’s not good for their guts. No different than you eating a snickers bar. During this time of year, I prioritize feeding a lot of alfalfa. That said, I still include cracked corn, roasted soybeans, Anilogics, and my special blended powder, all complemented by the diverse food plots across our farms and available mineral sites. The best part is, alfalfa isn’t expensive and it lasts a long time.  If you don’t have the equipment, small square bales work well, though you’ll need to break them apart too. I’m happy to share more in depth on this topic if you’d like. Drop any questions you may have in the comments. 🫡 #deer #feeding #management #habitat #conservation

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conservation, deer, habitat, management, feeding

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