This post was originally published on April 3, 2017, and updated on December 12, 2019. Whether you’re planning on farming or hunting on your property, it’s always important to know what kind of soil you have on it. Knowing the characteristics of the soil on your land can help you better determine future land use and management. Luckily, there’s a free tool that helps you accomplish this on your own. Landowners and buyers can go online and obtain a web soil survey (WSS) that provides soil … [Read more...]
DIY Food Plots: Advice and Tips
This post was originally published on May 2, 2016, and updated on December 5, 2019. Years ago, I purchased some ground in eastern Kansas for deer hunting. The first thing I wanted to do was get some food plots planted to attract and hold deer on my property. I did not have access to large farm equipment and was a novice at food plots. I learned a lot from the research I did and a lot via the school of hard knocks. This article is by no means a complete guide to food plots, but I think there is … [Read more...]
The Good and Bad Algae in Florida’s Freshwaters
There’s been a lot of talk on the news lately about algae. You might’ve heard about harmful algae that have led to the death of several family pets after going swimming in a local lake. Or toxic algae that has closed down some of Florida’s beaches over the summer. It’s a topic that has recently gained more attention, and with its rapid growth, it’s important to know the difference between the good and bad algae in Florida’s freshwaters. The Good Algae Algae are plant-like organisms that … [Read more...]
Attract Quality Deer to Your Hunting Property
This post was originally published on March 4, 2016, and updated on October 17, 2019. "How do I attract quality deer to my property?" This is a question that comes up quite often in my conversations with landowners. There are a number of things to consider when you want to improve the likelihood of having high-quality deer frequent your property. Like any improvement project, knowing what you currently have on and around your property is a good place to start. Once you know what … [Read more...]
Alabama Baiting: Is it Good or Bad?
As you may already know, Alabama recently made it legal to hunt over bait. The bill that would allow Alabama hunters to use bait for deer and feral hogs passed the House in 2017 but died in the Senate. However, after four long years, the bill finally passed and became law. This topic of baiting has been much debated in my circle of hunting friends. While the opinions vary on being for or against, it seems to raise more questions than anything. Questions such as the following: Does it take the … [Read more...]
Bringing Back the Bobwhite to South Carolina
The whistle of the Bobwhite Quail is a sound that many people in South Carolina grew up hearing. Some residents remember the days where they could go hunting on a whim and find at least half a dozen coveys, but quail hunting nowadays takes preparation. Many hunters buy and release birds to hunt to make up for the lack of wild quail in the state. However, these hunts aren't very much like wild quail hunting and tend to cost more money. Looking back through the early years, South Carolina had … [Read more...]
Alabama Baiting Bill Becomes Law
The Alabama baiting bill finally became law after 4 long years. Hunters can now hunt white-tailed deer and feral pigs with the help of bait on privately owned or leased lands. There is a required license, which hunters can purchase from the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. The license is $15 for residents and $51 for non-residents. Senator Jack Williams is one of the Alabama legislatures that stayed behind the baiting bill and helped it become law. “People … [Read more...]
Hunting Opportunities in Tennessee
When most people think of Tennessee, they tend to think of the Grand Ole Opry in the state capital of Nashville (aptly nicknamed “music city”), or the scenic Smoky Mountains. Many, however, are not as aware of the vast hunting opportunities available in the “volunteer state." The widely varying topography and resulting habitat types present are some of the most diverse of any state in the nation. The state has plenty of wild critters to offer, ranging from the Black Bear that call the … [Read more...]
Free App Improves GA Hunting
This article was updated in 2019. As turkey hunting season is underway in Georgia, hunters can use a downloadable tool to access essential information right at their fingertips. Launched by the Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division, the Outdoors GA app offers several features that simplify and improve the hunting experience. With the free app, hunters can access a copy of their license and quickly look at Georgia rules and regulations. They can also buy a license in the app and sign … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Enhance Your Land for Wildlife
All outdoorsmen dream of having the best hunting season on their properties, but it doesn’t always turn out that way. There can be a number of things that may hinder abundant wildlife presence on your property. However, there’s good news, because there are plenty of tasks you can do to improve your property for a great hunt! Here are five things you can do to develop or enhance your land to maximize wildlife potential: 1. Have Diversity If you don’t already own a property, and you’re in … [Read more...]
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