Wildlife Food for Thought: Western Soapberry
The greatest value of the soapberry tree is for wildlife cover. Dense soapberry groves can define a woodland, fencerow, or creek, and this cover is readily used by deer, wild turkey, and many other species as they travel, rest, or escape predators.
The Pros and Cons of Food Plots
A common misconception is that managing habitat for wildlife requires food plantings or a food plot. Conversely, good wildlife management does not require food plantings and, likewise, food plantings alone are not indicative of good wildlife management.
The Ins and Outs of Ideal Wild Turkey Roost Trees
Roost trees are vital for a turkey on a daily basis as well as on a seasonal basis. In the evenings, turkeys will perch up off the ground where they are protected from predators, then fly down in early mornings.
A Closer Look at Patch-Burn Grazing for Livestock and Wildlife
Management practices like patch-burn grazing are beneficial for cattlemen and wildlife managers alike, increasing both the profitability of the livestock operation while also increasing the recreational value of the property.
Managing for Deer Bedding Areas
Deer bedding areas can be a great addition to other habitat management practices to attract and hold deer more closely on a single property.
Daylighting Forest Roads for Wildlife
Daylighting roads, or removing the tree cover along one or both sides, can have many benefits, and not just for wildlife.
Bermudagrass to Brood Habitat Benefits Upland Game
A Grant County landowner converted bermudagrass to brood habitat and his dedication to habitat is already paying off.
Controlling Chinese Privet
We address the plant, the problem, and the solution for controlling Chinese privet.
Tree Snags: Important Pillars of Life
For wildlife, standing dead trees, or snags, can be pillars of life.