Soybeans are Tools, Not Food Plots
For many years now food plotters have been infatuated with attempting to grow and produce soybeans in food plots. If we were honest with ourselves, I think most people would be disappointed in their efforts....
Late Summer Land Management
For many people, late summer is just a necessary evil that we must endure. The upside is it means fall is just around the corner. However, just because most of us don’t enjoy the dog...
The Incredible Value of Native Food for Bobwhites
A recent quail hunt in Kansas served to reiterate just how important diversity of natural food sources is to bobwhite quail. Several of the birds we harvested were stuffed full of native and naturalized weed...
Late Summer/Early Fall Prescribed Burning
Hot dry summers present an opportunity to conduct some growing season burns in August and September. There are a myriad of reasons to utilize prescribed fire in late summer or early fall. Like any management...
Should Trapping Be Part of Your Property Management?
When Time is limited on your farm make sure you’re getting the biggest bang for your buck! Many animals get blamed for the decline of local quail, pheasant, and turkey populations, including; raccoons, opossums, skunks,...
Size Matters – Old Field and Grassland Management
When managing your open areas for better wildlife habitat it’s important to consider the size and how to best utilize the area. Whether you are interested in deer, turkeys, quail, pollinators or a list of...
Usable Space – What is it, and why it matters?
Maximizing your farm to improve the habitat for all wildlife. Managing every acre to create a landscape flourishing with wildlife. Usable space has been misunderstood, and consistently overlooked in the world of wildlife management. Usable...
A Breakdown of the 2019 Farm Bill
A 2018 Farm Bill is finally headed to be signed by President Trump. There are many components of the Farm Bill, and many other places you can find information about those components. Here, I am...
Why You Shouldn’t Hunt Mornings During the Early Season
Throughout many states, bow season opens during the month of September. This can offer incredible hunting opportunities for whitetails. Trail cameras often reveal bachelor groups on daily routines during this time. These routine movements can...
What’s the Best Plant for Deer?
The internet is in a craze right now with deer season. Season has opened up in a few states and will be opening throughout the country in the coming month. The long wait is almost...