Wildlife
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Visit our Habitat page for information on protecting and enjoying wildlife while establishing and restoring their habitat. Also, find access to the Creating Habitat site, produced by Pheasants Forever and sponsored by New Holland.
Food plots provide good nutrition and develop healthier animals. Here are some tips for establishing wildlife plots on your property.
Although they might seem intimidating, coyotes actually possess a natural fear of humans.
Did you know that the trumpeter swan is the largest species of waterfowl in North America? If you have a pond in your backyard, you may be able to convince these majestic migrating birds to use your acreage as a rest stop.
While store-bought food is fine, you can easily create your own custom bird food that your feathered friends will find nutritious and delicious.
When a woodpecker's looking for a place to feed or establish a nest, he doesn't care that the wooden structure in the middle of all of those trees is your house.
As the birds prepare to head south for the winter, they're in constant search of new resting spots. You can help by taking a few simple steps to make your home more inviting to wild birds.
The right plantings, birdhouses, and seed will make your yard a sanctuary for feathered friends.
Bird watching takes on a whole new meaning when it s bluebirds you ve got your eye on. From building boxes, to setting up trails, to monitoring nests, bluebirding is a hands-on activity. Get the kids involved -- this is a great way for families to spend quality time together outdoors.
If you've worked hard on your garden, it's smart to consider using an electric fence to keep deer away.
Even if you enjoy the sight of deer scampering across your acreage, you may not like the results.
If you want to enjoy wildlife on your property but don t want to lose your lovely lawn, pond, and trees to varmints, here are some tips for you.
Timely efforts can help keep desired wildlife happy -- and multiplying -- on your acreage.
Imagine strolling through a garden on a warm summer evening inhaling the scents. Pineapple sage and verbena mix with the delicate scent of impatiens, enticing the local hummingbirds to sample the nectar of each.
