30-06 Thrive is a Game Changer for Deer Management

By Drew Gilkerson

If you’re serious about keeping deer healthy and on your property during the toughest months, 30-06 Thrive deserves a spot in your management plan. After years of using it, I can say with 100% confidence: I’ll never go into a fall or winter without it.

What Makes Thrive Different?

Unlike ordinary attractants that only satisfy a deer’s taste buds, Thrive delivers what they truly need:

• Essential minerals and vitamins for overall health.
• Proteins and fiber to maintain body condition.
• Crude fat for energy during harsh weather.

This isn’t just about attracting deer—it’s about supporting herd health and reducing stress when natural forage is scarce.

How I Use It

My go-to method:

• Mix one 20 lb. bag of Thrive with two 40 lb. bags of 30-06 Tall Tine in feeders.
• When the weather turns cold and nasty, I also spread it on the ground over a wide area so mature and young deer can feed without crowding.

Why It Matters

Healthy deer in fall and winter lead to:

• Better antler development in spring and summer.
• Healthier does produce stronger fawns.
• A thriving herd that keeps coming back.

Simply put, nothing else comes close to what Thrive does for my deer and my land stewardship goals.