Quail & Upland Birds
Reproductive Habitat
Reproductive habitat, what is it, why do we need it, how do we create it, and how do we maintain it? Reproductive habitat is usually not managed for…
In This Issue
Land Stewardship
Historical Trends in Wildlife Management
As with any endeavor, properly and successfully managing natural resources, such as forest, fisheries and wildlife populations, mandates knowledge, effort and sometimes, the sheer will and determination to…
Pond & Lake Management
Managing Aquatic Plants in Ponds
There are a few key ingredients required to truly grow quality and trophy-sized largemouth bass in ponds and lakes. First, you have to create a nutrient rich aquatic…
Land Stewardship
Threatened and Endangered Species: Turning a Liability Into an Asset — PART I: Why Conserve Endangered Species?
This is the first article in a two-part series on listed species and their impacts on the private landowner. Part I provides background information on the Endangered Species…
Land Stewardship
The Versatile Gourd
The Calabash “bottle” Gourd was first domesticated around 10,000 years ago in Asia and about 4,000 years ago in Africa. It is thought that the gourd arrived in…
Habitat Management
Q&A with The Wildlife Group
Editor’s note: Since it is the height of tree planting time across much of the country, we recently sat down with Allen Deese, Nursery and Sales Manager of…
Management Calendar — January/February 2012
February/March 2012 Deer stand preventative maintenance While it is not a fun job, deer stand maintenance will prolong the life of stands and their accessories and in some…