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Brad Rucks discusses how whitetails survive the winter, focusing on energy conservation, cover, and food sources.

Brad Rucks breaks down how whitetails survive the harsh winter months, explaining the critical roles energy conservation, winter cover, and late-season food sources play in a deer’s ability to make it through the toughest time of year.

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