By: Lindsay Thomas Jr.
Missouri Shows Us How to Manage CWD in Deer for the Long Haul
The Missouri Department of Conservation recently released its 2023-24 chronic wasting disease testing results, and the report contains good news and a lesson for deer hunters in other states: If the disease is discovered early,…
read moreBook Review – Guidebook for Prescribed Burning in the Southern Region
To learn to use prescribed fire for deer habitat management, there’s no substitute for participation in a well-run burn. Reading about fire, taking an indoor training course, and even watching videos won’t fully prepare you…
read moreAvoid Prescribed Fire Injuries With These Tips from a Physician and Woodland Firefighter
In the checklist of things you do to prepare for conducting prescribed fire on your hunting land, I had never included anything related to first aid, physical fitness or personal health and safety – until…
read moreBook Review – Advanced White-Tailed Deer Management: The Nutrition-Population Density Sweet Spot
Managing a deer population is pretty simple, really. Improve habitat to increase the quality and quantity of deer forage, and reduce deer density if necessary until you achieve balance between forage supply and demand. Early…
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