{"id":27878,"date":"2024-02-01T18:19:36","date_gmt":"2024-02-01T22:19:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/fnr\/extension\/?p=27878"},"modified":"2026-06-26T08:45:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T12:45:00","slug":"build-a-better-habitat-for-wildlife-this-winter-wild-bulletin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/fnr\/extension\/build-a-better-habitat-for-wildlife-this-winter-wild-bulletin\/","title":{"rendered":"Build a Better Habitat for Wildlife This Winter – Wild Bulletin"},"content":{"rendered":"

Wild Bulletin<\/u><\/a>, Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Fish and Wildlife<\/em>: Looking to build habitat that benefits wildlife species near you? February is a great time to complete winter habitat improvement projects, such as frost seeding native forbs, edge feathering forest\"snow<\/a> boundaries, prescribe-burning warm-season grass, and removing invasive species.<\/p>\n

DNR\u2019s wildlife habitat fact sheets can teach you the best techniques for your desired management practices. Need more information for your unique property? Contact\u00a0your district\u2019s Wildlife Biologist<\/a>, who can meet with you to provide suggestions on wildlife habitat improvements based on your specific goals.<\/p>\n

To learn more please visit DNR: Wildlife Habitat Fact Sheets<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Subscribe to Wild Bulletin<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Resources:
\n<\/strong>Frost Seeding to Establish Wildlife Food Plots and Native Grass and Forb Plantings<\/a> \u2013 The Education Store, Purdue Extension’s resource center
\nTips for Evaluating a First Year Native Grass and Forb Planting<\/a>, Got Nature? \u2013 Purdue Extension-Forestry & Natural Resources (FNR)
\nWildlife Habitat Hint: Tips for Evaluating a First Year Native Grass and Forb Plantings<\/a>, Purdue Extension – FNR YouTube Channel
\nCalibrating a No-Till Drill for Conservation Plantings and Wildlife Food Plots<\/a> \u2013 The Education Store
\nDrone Seeding Native Grasses and Forbs: Project Overview & Drone Setup<\/a>, Purdue Extension \u2013 FNR YouTube channel
\nDrone Seeding Native Grasses and Forbs: Seed Mixing, Loading the Hopper, Programming the Route<\/a>, Purdue Extension \u2013 FNR YouTube channel
\nDrone Seeding Native Grasses and Forbs: Recapping the Project<\/a>, Purdue Extension \u2013 FNR YouTube channel
\nRenovating Native Warm-season Grass Stands for Wildlife<\/a>, The Education Store
\n<\/strong>Forest Improvement Handbook,<\/a> The Education Store
\nOrdering Seedlings from the State Forest Nursery System<\/a>, Got Nature? \u2013 Purdue Extension-Forestry & Natural Resources (FNR)
\nDesigning Hardwood Tree Plantings for Wildlife<\/a> \u2013 The Education Store
\nID That Tree<\/a> \u2013 YouTube Playlist
\nForest Management for Reptiles and Amphibians: A Technical Guide for the Midwest<\/a>, The Education Store
\nAsk the Expert: Hardwood Ecosystem Experiment – Birds and Salamander Research<\/a>, Purdue Extension – FNR
\nA Template for Your Wildlife Habitat Management Plan<\/a>, The Education Store
\nManaging Your Woods for White-Tailed Deer<\/a>, The Education Store
\nWoodland Stewardship for Landowners<\/a>, Playlist, Purdue Extension \u2013 FNR YouTube channel
\nWinter Weather Tree Tips<\/a>, Got Nature? Blog, Purdue Extension – FNR<\/p>\n

Indiana Department of Natural Resources<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Wild Bulletin, Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Fish and Wildlife: Looking to build habitat that benefits wildlife species near you? February is a great time to complete winter habitat improvement projects, such as frost seeding native forbs, edge feathering forest boundaries, prescribe-burning warm-season grass, and removing invasive species. DNR\u2019s wildlife habitat fact sheets can […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":58,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[42,45,971,499,49,54,622],"tags":[451,619,883,72,1034,637],"class_list":["post-27878","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-forestry","category-howto","category-land-use","category-natural-resource-planning","category-plants","category-wildlife","category-woodlands","tag-idnr","tag-indiana-department-of-natural-resources","tag-wild-bulletin","tag-wildlife","tag-wildlife-habitat","tag-winter","audience-for-enthusiasts","audience-for-homeowners","audience-for-landowners","audience-for-professionals"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t