Planting apple trees for deer is a tactic that will pay off in the long run with better deer hunting for years to come. Deer Talk Now returns with all new and shorter episodes but still packed with great information about deer hunting, strategies, the best deer gear, habitat management and other topics you want […]
We’ve had stories on the site before about prescribed burns, their benefits, and announcements about classes or other informative sessions regarding habitat burning. In short, prescribed burning may be one of the best things you can do for your property. It has numerous benefits, from killing unwanted and weedy vegetation to revitalizing the soil with […]
Fire is one of the most beneficial thing you can do as a landowner to help your habitat and the wildlife that use it, from the smallest things like new growth of plants to white-tailed deer and turkey coming to enjoy the new growth. Just tossing some matches to start a fire isn’t the way […]
The Arizona Game and Fish Department has released the draft of its new strategic plan, Wildlife 20/20, and wants your comments and input. Wildlife 20/20 provides broad strategic guidance for all department programs. It is intended to be a living document that conveys policy direction that the Arizona Game and Fish Commission has provided to […]
Millions of dollars are spent each year by private landowners, individuals and hunting clubs to improve wildlife habitat, with the majority of these expenses consisting of planting food plots in autumn to provide a food source during winter and to attract wildlife for hunting. Some land managers also plant summer crops and some go as […]
What do birds and deer have in common? Habitat, and if there are too many deer putting a hurt on the habitat used by birds then it can negatively impact their food sources and nesting opportunities. Some folks don’t see that correlation, though, and believe everything will be just fine if left alone. Anti-hunters pushing […]
What are your goals for habitat management on your property? Do they involve an overall plan for habitat and forests or existing timber? Or have you separated them into two categories believing they shouldn’t be managed in concert? Doing the latter could create problems, which is why it’s usually best to manage with an overall […]