Land Stewardship
25 Years of Property Management
The greatest reward in a wildlife biologist’s career is getting a text message of a picture of a trophy deer that was just taken on a client’s property.…
Practice
High-Fence Management
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Deer Management
Economic Impact of Whitetail Deer Crop Consumption
Recently I was asked to evaluate a property in the Southeast to evaluate crop consumption by white-tailed deer and their economic impact on the property. The following results…
Food Plots & Nutrition
Forage Soybeans: A High Octane Food Plot Crop for Deer
There’s little doubt that you have experienced the high draw that soybeans have on deer. Imagine a food plot that can cover the months of June, July, August,…
Predator & Pest Control
Predator-Prey Biology
Private land managers who are serious about successfully managing their forest, fish and wildlife resources need to be as knowledgeable about any and all factors which may positively…
Deer Management
Common Pitfalls of High-fence Properties: Part II
High-fence properties can be extraordinary examples of well-managed deer populations, and large-antlered deer and high quality hunting opportunities make them extremely popular to some hunters and landowners. However,…
Deer Management
Common Pitfalls of High-fence Properties: Part I
I’ve worked with numerous high-fence owners, and every high-fence property is unique regarding its herd characteristics, habitat quality, and overall management philosophies. While one property drives towards maximizing…
Deer Management
High Fences: State-by-State Regulations Across the Southeast
Like many people, my job, hobbies, and other activities often cause me to spend the greater part of a day in my truck. As a hunter I often…
Land Stewardship
A New Wildlife Real Estate Trend
Many of us can remember when finding a good place to hunt simply required asking permission from a landowner. Permission was usually granted with a few reasonable rules…