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Turkey hunting season in most states begins with the arrival of April. Many hunters look forward to this time of year. Despite fluctuations in turkey populations, well-designed hunting regulations are in place to ensure stability and sustainability for future seasons. If you are fortunate to live in a state renowned for turkey hunting, you are
Deer hunting is a big deal in the U.S., and it is about much more than just tracking down an animal. Hunting plays a key part in keeping nature in check, ensuring deer numbers continue to keep pace with what their environment can support. A manageable deer population helps maintain healthy habitats. It also benefits
If you love living in the countryside but don’t want to deal with the hassle or cost of running a large ranch, you might be interested in what’s called a ranchette. This guide explains what ranchettes are, how they differ from other rural properties, their advantages and challenges, and how to choose and buy one.
Bobby Cole | Originally published in GameKeepers: Farming for Wildlife Magazine. To subscribe, click here. It’s a fact that you can attract and hold waterfowl if you plant areas with specific crops. We really don’t refer to them as food plots when in regards to waterfowl, but in essence, that’s what they are. Ducks, just like deer
Bob Humphrey Food plots are a popular and effective way to attract and hold more deer on your land. However, building them is not as simple as breaking ground, sowing seed and praying for rain. Even the more concerted efforts sometimes fall short of expected results. What follows are a few tips on trouble-shooting some
Blake Hamilton, Wildlife Biologist and Registered Forester With the increase of urbanization and short-term timber harvesting, wood duck nesting habitat is decreasing. Most timber stands are currently managed for the quickest return possible. Therefore, old growth and mature hardwoods, which provided cavities for wood duck nesting, are decreasing. So what can we do about this decline? Install
1. WHAT PURPOSE DO TREES SERVE IN THE HUNTING WORLD AND IN THE MAINTENANCE OF PROPERTY? “In the hunting world they mainly provide a food source for all the species we love. Not just acorns, but also bugs for things like birds and turkeys. They can also serve for aesthetics and erosion control. They’ve got a
Austin Delano Food plot fencing options: As gamekeepers, we are constantly preaching on the importance of spring and summer nutrition for whitetails. There are huge upsides for your deer herd when they are provided quality, high-protein groceries during the growing months. However, anyone who has tried to grow a small food plot of soybeans, peas, or
Ron & Tes Jolly It’s just like “turkey math,” if you take habitat, plus food, plus water…that equals, more turkeys. Wild turkeys spend their lives in a home range. When poults first hatch, their home range can be as small as 100 acres. As they grow older and larger the hen leads them where they
Bob Humphrey First, let’s be clear what we’re talking about. Maturity is that point at which growth of an organism ceases. Annual plants grow, mature, go to seed and then die in a single season. Others, like aspen trees may grow for years, even decades before growth ceases. Still others, like oaks may continue to
