Deer Management
From Soil to Antler
There is an old hunting maxim that has survived for centuries: the head grows according to the pasture. The older I get, and the more years I spend…
Practice
Timber Thinning
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Turkey Management
When the Gobbling Gets Quiet – What the Decline of Wild Turkeys Is Teaching Us About the Land
If you spend enough springs in the woods, you begin to notice things. You remember the ridges where birds used to gobble every morning. You remember the pastures…
Turkey Management
Enhancing Turkey Habitat in Southeastern Piney Woods
Burn, baby, burn…right?!! When the question is raised regarding how to manage and attract turkeys in southern pine forests, the overwhelmingly used answer is…you guessed it, PRESCRIBED BURNING.…
Management Calendar — January/February 2026
Assess management strategies, review or develop a plan, & prepare for upcoming projects. Planning and preparation well in advance are critical to ensuring you have the resources, materials,…
Timber & Forestry
Pinus: The Biology and Ecology of Pines
The year was 2833 BC. As the rising sun lit up the pale rocky hillsides of the White Mountains, on a piece of ground that would one day…
Deer Management
Balancing Deer Density for Healthier Herds and Better Hunting
“We want to grow big bucks, and we want to see a lot of deer!” I can’t count how many times I’ve heard this phrase when meeting with…
Management Calendar — July/August 2025
Start preparations for fall food plots. Establishing successful food plots takes more than just tossing out seed and hoping for the best. It requires planning, patience, and proper…
Habitat Management
Become a Habitat Doctor for Better Wildlife
I take calls from land owners on a weekly and at times a daily basis. These calls often resemble a doctor fielding calls from medical patients. The land…
Habitat Management
The Importance of Openings to Wildlife in a Forested Landscape
The incorporation and maintenance of open habitats in a wildlife management plan is standard, especially in the heavily forested systems of the Southeast. Out west, there’s often a…
Habitat Management
SEASONAL FIRE: Prescribed Burning in Winter and Summer
Prescribed fire is one of the most useful yet misunderstood and under-utilized tools for land managers, foresters and wildlife biologists. While there seems to be some increase in…
Land Stewardship
Wildlife Management on a Budget
I was recently picking up a trailer that had been repaired at a local welding shop in my area and was asked by one of the owners, “What…
Pond & Lake Management
Fall and Winter Lake Work
There are plenty of tasks to do in the fall and winter in and around your lake. Most pond owner’s minds are on hunting, holidays, watching football and…