Hunters and landowners alike often look for quick-fixes when it comes to white-tailed deer management. However, nothing is better than good old fashioned habitat management for maintaining and enhancing vegetation that is favorable for deer. Of all the possible management activities, one of the most beneficial and most overlooked management practice is prescribed burning.
Often referred to as controlled burning, prescribed burning is almost a one-stop shop for maintaining habitat in areas that already have above average deer vegetation. Burning carried out under a managed situation can eliminate excessive brush, stimulate the growth of beneficial plants, return nutrients tied up in dead material back into the soil, and increase the palatability and protein content of native plants. Below are some tips to think about when you plan on using prescribed burning for wildlife and habitat management. Continue reading Tips for Prescribed Burning for Deer, Wildlife Management