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Virginia Hunting Seasons: Complete Guide Virginia offers some of the best hunting in the country, from mountain ridges to coastal marshes. During recent hunting seasons, hunters reported harvesting over 200,000 white-tailed deer, thousands of black bears, and wild turkeys, showing healthy wildlife populations across the state. The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources carefully manages these
Tennessee Hunting Seasons by Species and Region Tennessee gives hunters some of the best opportunities in the Southeast. You can find everything from big white tails roaming hardwood ridges to ducks riding the Mississippi flyway through the western counties. With nearly a million deer statewide and turkey populations that have rebounded strongly, the state delivers
Turkey hunting season in most states begins with the arrival of April. Many hunters look forward to this time of year. Despite fluctuations in turkey populations, well-designed hunting regulations are in place to ensure stability and sustainability for future seasons. If you are fortunate to live in a state renowned for turkey hunting, you are
Deer hunting is a big deal in the U.S., and it is about much more than just tracking down an animal. Hunting plays a key part in keeping nature in check, ensuring deer numbers continue to keep pace with what their environment can support. A manageable deer population helps maintain healthy habitats. It also benefits
If you love living in the countryside but don’t want to deal with the hassle or cost of running a large ranch, you might be interested in what’s called a ranchette. This guide explains what ranchettes are, how they differ from other rural properties, their advantages and challenges, and how to choose and buy one.
Bobby Cole | Originally published in GameKeepers: Farming for Wildlife Magazine. To subscribe, click here. It’s a fact that you can attract and hold waterfowl if you plant areas with specific crops. We really don’t refer to them as food plots when in regards to waterfowl, but in essence, that’s what they are. Ducks, just like deer
Most land owners struggle with food plot timing. Many plots fail simply because seeds go into the ground at the wrong time. Success depends on understanding your specific region, local weather patterns, soil conditions, and crop selection. Planting at the right moment makes all the difference between lush, wildlife packed plots and sparse, patchy disappointments.
Blake Hamilton, Wildlife Biologist and Registered Forester With the increase of urbanization and short-term timber harvesting, wood duck nesting habitat is decreasing. Most timber stands are currently managed for the quickest return possible. Therefore, old growth and mature hardwoods, which provided cavities for wood duck nesting, are decreasing. So what can we do about this decline? Install
Austin Delano Food plot fencing options: As gamekeepers, we are constantly preaching on the importance of spring and summer nutrition for whitetails. There are huge upsides for your deer herd when they are provided quality, high-protein groceries during the growing months. However, anyone who has tried to grow a small food plot of soybeans, peas, or
1. WHAT PURPOSE DO TREES SERVE IN THE HUNTING WORLD AND IN THE MAINTENANCE OF PROPERTY? “In the hunting world they mainly provide a food source for all the species we love. Not just acorns, but also bugs for things like birds and turkeys. They can also serve for aesthetics and erosion control. They’ve got a
