Planting

Landowners who manage their property for hunting and wildlife are always looking for ways to improve habitat and increase hunting opportunities. Planting food plots to create cover and high-protein sources of forage has created a booming industry to provide seed, fertilizer and herbicides to hunters and landowners.

Plant small corners and odd spots for bee and butterfly habitat that benefits bigger critters, too.

The NWTF and the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department collaborated to plant a 2-acre field on the Dead Creek Wildlife Management Area in Addison, Vermont.

Landowners considering property improvements designed to benefit local wildlife often focus on planting fast-growing food plots that can deliver a near-instant draw.

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.

The restoration efforts at Ramsey Lake State Park also contributed to an increase in forbs, wildflowers and native grasses that will thrive with the added sunlight to the forest floor.

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. 

In the last decade, concerns have been raised, and a number of studies have been conducted to try to evaluate the impact of treated seed on birds when the seed is eaten.

Project includes planting warm season grasses and pollinator species on the Landis Sewage Authority, Quail Restoration Area.

Finding the right tools and professionals to assist in private land forest management practices can be a challenge.

Know your best wildlife grasses and get them going.

Why you need them, how to reach them.

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.

Pollination is the basis for important wildlife habitats and human food crops, but pollinator species populations (bees, butterflies, birds) are declining.

Be on the lookout for these invasive species, which are doing more harm than good to habitat.

“Almost any property can probably be enhanced by providing a diversity of habitat types,” Buckland said.

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.

Research highlighting the importance of pine-hardwoods management and the variations existing in management techniques

Planting a food plot in a changing climate can be a challenge, especially if you don’t adapt.

Having a professional land manager analyze the vegetation on a property will quickly reveal how prevalent invasive species have become across the landscape.

NWTF members can now go online and register to purchase seed and seedlings as well as attractants, fertilizers, tools, field wear and bulk items

Now is the time to prepare for your fall planting, and in some areas, planting should be started right away.

Acorns and other tree mast attract turkeys and other wildlife year-round, especially in early fall as animals build their fat reserves leading up to winter.

Sunflowers provide nourishment and concealment for many different types of pollinators.

Planting or encouraging specific plants can provide poults with a better chance of survival.

An unkept-looking field can keep wildlife close

Use these guidelines to determine which crop is best for you and your property.

Everything you need to know to get the job done right.

Use these guidelines to pick the perfect placement for your next food plot.

If you are interested in improving land to better manage and attract wildlife, the advice here will point you in the right direction.

Help pollinator populations by planting flowers and using less pesticides.

An oak is one of your best connections to huntable and watchable wildlife. Learn how to care for them to create the best oak stand around.

Plant a fall plot to satisfy deer and turkeys!

Learn the ins and outs of herbicides before you start spraying to create the perfect weed-free plot.

How good habitat management means better youth hunting opportunities.

Wild turkey, deer, squirrels, doves... most animals enjoy Egyptian wheat.

Get the Thriple Threat Clover mix to provide for wildlife, spruce up your lawn and benefit from the clover for several years.

Get the tools of the trade and simplify your life.

Plant a linear food plot and reap the benefits.

Plant right with these sweet tips!

Chufa reigns as the food plot king in the turkey world.

Use them to boost the bounty of your wildlife habitat and improve the soil.

Create privacy, define property lines, block an unsightly view, feed wildlife and yourself

New hybird varieties of sorghum are making strides, plant some and you'll see.

If you have the land, make it work for you. Create the perfect plot with these guidelines.

Plant these seeds to have turkeys on your property year-round.

Build your own deer exclusion cage to track the deer numbers in your area.

Create a wildlife sanctuary by managing your land the right way.