Through a partnership agreement, the Natural Resources Conservation Service and the National Wild Turkey Federation have forged the National Forestry Initiative.
Whether you own your own land, paying your dues to hunt someone else’s or volunteering to make habitat better for the public on WMAs, planting in the mid-to-late summer can bring an influx of game to the property.
A properly constructed and maintained pond can add value to your property, while providing years of recreation and enjoyment, creating a clean, year-round water source for both livestock and wildlife.
Solid crops of grains, such as sorghum and wheat, or sunflowers, beans and greens are effective food plot fodder and traditionally provide a solid food source and gathering spot for wild turkeys, deer and other species
It is easy to get discouraged when looking at real estate ads, but if you assemble a comprehensive plan and are willing to put in the work, buying land can be a reality.
Finding a program that best works for your property can be a challenge. The Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) offers a wide array of opportunities for private landowners.
One of the top reasons for the decline in hunting across the country is the lack of access to available land. The amount of public land in some areas is limited, making it difficult to find access for recreational activities, including hunting.
Hunters always want to know how many turkeys they have on their land. Today, though, with advances in digital cameras and landowners having access to technology similar to that used by wildlife researchers, a better turkey census may be possible.
One of the most overlooked items involving land management is old snags. On our rural land, I always try to leave standing dead trees, or snags, in a number of places.
In the land-manager’s toolbox are a variety of specialized tools designed for specific applications, and while thinning and burning are excellent, efficient tools, they’re not always appropriate for every situation.
You don’t have to break much sweat to gain better understanding of stream flows from year-to-year and season-to-season. Such understanding, though, will help you better manage your property
Chufa (Chew-fa) is one of the most popular crops planted for wild turkeys. Simply put, once turkeys find it, they do not leave as long as there are tubers available.
Every hunter knows that the availability of natural mast such as acorns and other nuts is vital to the overall health of the wildlife in any given area.
Access to your favorite hunting spot can be as valuable as the gold in Fort Knox. The trails, whether they are large enough for your 4x4 or simple walking trails, have a great importance for the overall usability and value of your property.
Donnie Buckland, NWTF’s grasslands and agricultural manager, explained what high grading is and why this practice is a problem for hunters and land managers.
The phrase “cut-back borders” may not be familiar to many NWTF members, but it is a management tool that can provide major benefits for wild turkeys, as well as other game and nongame animals.
The question of whether shelterwood or seed tree harvests are better for habitat projects is complex and defies easy explanation. Understanding the concept behind each is important.
Want to create an eye-catching sight and help wildlife at the same time? Convert that empty field or part of your sprawling lawn into a dazzling wildflower meadow.
Having a professional land manager analyze the vegetation on a property will quickly reveal how prevalent invasive species have become across the landscape.
Find an array of implements at your tractor dealer, locate aftermarket tractor equipment or even build your own attachment to handle any land management job.
