I know, I know, your feed plot should already be well underway. But if you're like me, summer chores got the best of you, and you're a little late putting it in the ground. The good news is, you're not too late, particularly if you're south of the Mason-Dixon like myself. Brassicas and tender cereal grains are damn near irresistible to whitetail, are easy for even novices to … [Read more...] about Prepping Your Procrastination Feed Plot
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NFWF Announces $11.5 Million in Conservation Grants to Restore Delaware River Watershed
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) yesterday announced 41 grant awards totaling nearly $11.5 million to clean up and restore polluted waters, enhance fish and wildlife habitat, and increase access to nature throughout the Delaware River watershed. Grantee organizations have committed more than $13.5 million in match, for a total conservation impact of about $25 … [Read more...] about NFWF Announces $11.5 Million in Conservation Grants to Restore Delaware River Watershed
USFWS Finalizes 2022 Federal Duck Stamp Contest Regulations
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has published final regulations governing the annual Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp Contest--also known as the Federal Duck Stamp Contest--beginning with the 2022 contest. These revisions provide artists more flexibility when designing their art and broaden the appeal of the Duck Stamp to a more diverse audience. “The … [Read more...] about USFWS Finalizes 2022 Federal Duck Stamp Contest Regulations
COVID-19 Antibodies Found in Wild Whitetail Herd
Your eyes, unfortunately, do not deceive you. According to researchers, COVID-19 has hit even our secluded woodlands. A survey conducted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has detected antibodies for SARS-CoV-2 in deer populations across four states. While this is, of course, eye-catching news, there may not be reason to fret too much. Though the deer have presented … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Antibodies Found in Wild Whitetail Herd
Deer Skull Euro-Mount Prep 102: Boil and Scrub
Howdy folks! Its been a little longer than anticipated since my first installment in the Euro-mount series. My apologies on that, been some busy times around the homestead this month. That said, the mercury is flirting with triple digits outside, and I think that is just the excuse I needed to move us along to the next step in euro-mounting your deer skull: how to finish the … [Read more...] about Deer Skull Euro-Mount Prep 102: Boil and Scrub
