Whether you want to keep the deer from eating all your garden vegetables and flowers or whether you’re interested in ways to help wildlife during a hot, dry summer, here are a few things you should know. Any limited availability of food and water can lead to a reduced number of newborn fawns and fewer fawns that survive their first year. Such harsh conditions can also reduce … [Read more...] about Exiling Deer from your Garden
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Moose Safety 101
You are on your way to your back 40, when suddenly you notice a moose in the middle of the woods. What should you do? Here are a few things to know about moose and how to avoid conflicts with them. The largest animals in the deer family, moose can be found a in any forested northern regions of the United States, all the way through Canada and into Alaska. Moose generally eat … [Read more...] about Moose Safety 101
Hunters Found Not Guilty in Wyoming Corner Crossings Case
Four Missouri hunters were declared “not guilty” by a Wyoming court in a “corner crossing' case that garnered national attention. Corner crossing involves moving from one parcel of public land to another with adjacent corners, when the other two corners are made up of private property. According to Wyofile, "The hunters’ attorneys said Carbon County Prosecutor Ashley … [Read more...] about Hunters Found Not Guilty in Wyoming Corner Crossings Case
Rig Em’Right Releases Hyde Out Ground Blinds
Looking to get ready for turkey season on your homestead? Rig Em'Right has recently released a new series of ground blinds to help you do just that. This collection, termed the HydeOut, showcases the first ground blind ever available in Gore Optifade Concealment patterns. It is available in three sizes: HydeOut XL, HydeOut, and HydeOut Go, and comes in Gore Optifade Subalpine … [Read more...] about Rig Em’Right Releases Hyde Out Ground Blinds
RMEF Helps Expand Kentucky Elk Range
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) continued its long-time support of restoring elk to their historic eastern range by helping the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR) expand the state’s active elk range. RMEF provided volunteer assistance as well as $130,000 for the helicopter contract and GPS collars to move 50 elk to Daniel Boone National … [Read more...] about RMEF Helps Expand Kentucky Elk Range