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Two aspects of wildlife management that are growing rapidly are the restoration of native habitat and growing crops with game birds in mind. I am of the opinion that “loss of habitat” may be the number one factor (on a list of many reasons) for the steady decline in quail numbers over the past several decades. Turkeys on the other hand, have had remarkable success rebounding from low numbers at the turn of the 20th century and are now abundant across most of the U.S. Whether you are trying to attract turkeys and hold them on your property, lure in...

Variety The most asked question that a habitat consultant receives is “What should I plant?” No one, single blend will attract whitetails all season long, supply what you need for optimum health and antler growth, hold whitetails on your property, help them recoup from rut-related stress, or whatever your food plot goal. It depends on your management goals as to what would be the best things to plant. Since different crops become palatable at different times and all yield different amounts of food, how much acreage you’re devoting also makes a difference. Variety can be a key to just about...

Fall is a great time to plant food plots. Not only are many seeds best planted in fall, but fall also often produces more consistent rainfall, or in some areas, the best chance for rainfall.  The following tips can help you have a more successful fall planting.