If your neighbors aren’t attuned to whitetail management practices, then your efforts are likely going to waste. While ample food, water and cover are important, don’t rely on these factors to hold deer on your property. Deer have a large home range, which can be up to a square mile. Unless you own that kind of acreage, it's a good idea to get everyone around you on the same page to ensure the health and quality of the herd.