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Wildlife & Habitat
Assess habitat needs and manage food, water, cover, movement, and wildlife populations with context.
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The Fundamentals of Wildlife Habitat Management
Wildlife Management Fundamentals: Evaluate food, water, cover, space, vegetation structure and connectivity to identify what is missing from wildlife habitat.
Evaluating Wildlife Habitat on Private Land
Habitat assessment evaluates wildlife food, water, cover, seasonal needs and connections before choosing improvements.
Improving Wildlife Habitat Without Overmanaging the Property
Improve wildlife habitat by addressing limiting resources, protecting existing cover and staggering management across the property.
Food Plots: Where They Help and Where They Do Not
Evaluate food plot purpose, native forage, soil, placement and seasonal gaps before investing in planting.
Supplemental Feeding: What It Can and Cannot Do for Wildlife
Evaluate supplemental feeding alongside habitat needs, disease concerns, costs and local wildlife rules.
Designing Supplemental Water and Shelter for Wildlife
Plan wildlife water and wildlife shelter around real habitat gaps, secure access, escape structures and maintenance.
Using Trail Cameras and Observations to Monitor Wildlife Populations
Use trail camera surveys and consistent observations for wildlife monitoring while recognizing limits on population estimates.
Why Wildlife Corridors Matter on Private Land
Protect wildlife corridor connections among food, water, cover and neighboring habitat.
Managing Native Food Sources for Wildlife
Manage native wildlife food through browse, mast, forbs, seeds and seasonal habitat needs.
When Predator Management Is Actually Warranted
Evaluate predator management for coyotes and other species through documented damage, habitat conditions, husbandry and applicable laws.
Recognizing Wildlife Disease Without Jumping to Conclusions
Recognize wildlife disease concerns, including CWD, through careful observation and appropriate reporting without diagnosing animals from appearance.
Managing Wildlife Damage Without Turning the Property Into a Fortress
Manage wildlife damage through identification, exclusion, reduced attractants and lawful control where justified.
Managing Land for Nongame Wildlife
Support nongame wildlife with diverse vegetation, water, connected habitat and retained natural structure.
Building Better Pollinator Habitat on Rural Land
Build pollinator habitat with seasonal flowers, nesting resources, appropriate native plants and reduced pesticide exposure.
Managing Private Land for Birds Beyond Feeders and Nest Boxes
Improve bird habitat through vegetation layers, insects, nesting cover, water and careful management of feeders.
Why Reptiles and Amphibians Are Useful Indicators of Land Condition
Understand how reptiles, amphibians and frogs respond to seasonal water, ground cover, roads and habitat change.
Managing Rural Property With Bats in Mind
Protect bats through roost retention, mature trees, water, dark habitat and careful handling of building conflicts.
The Small Mammals Doing More Work Than You Notice
Recognize how small mammals, including rabbits and squirrels, shape food webs and respond to habitat changes while managing damage.