{"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":"2024-02-01T18:19:36","modified_gmt":"2024-02-01T22:19:36","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 &#8211; Wild Bulletin"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.in.gov\/dnr\/fish-and-wildlife\/about-us\/email-newsletter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>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<a href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/fnr\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/snow-covered-common-milkweed_crop.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-0\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-27881 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/fnr\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/snow-covered-common-milkweed_crop-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"snow covered milkweed crop\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a> boundaries, prescribe-burning warm-season grass, and removing invasive species.<\/p>\n<p>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\u00a0<a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMjcsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmluLmdvdi9kbnIvZmlzaC1hbmQtd2lsZGxpZmUvYWJvdXQtdXMvY29udGFjdC11cy1mYXFzL2Zpc2gtYW5kLXdpbGRsaWZlLWJpb2xvZ2lzdC1kaXN0cmljdC1tYXBzLyN3aWxkIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDI0MDEzMC44OTM4Njg2MSJ9.pY_ayHEG8xVEzReyZMLb2Fst8Jt2QtnY8hYHgzF6C28\/s\/1293231006\/br\/236247598842-l. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMjcsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmluLmdvdi9kbnIvZmlzaC1hbmQtd2lsZGxpZmUvYWJvdXQtdXMvY29udGFjdC11cy1mYXFzL2Zpc2gtYW5kLXdpbGRsaWZlLWJpb2xvZ2lzdC1kaXN0cmljdC1tYXBzLyN3aWxkIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDI0MDEzMC44OTM4Njg2MSJ9.pY_ayHEG8xVEzReyZMLb2Fst8Jt2QtnY8hYHgzF6C28%2Fs%2F1293231006%2Fbr%2F236247598842-l&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cnparamor%40purdue.edu%7C087f7c3218e54174626308dc225d6712%7C4130bd397c53419cb1e58758d6d63f21%7C0%7C0%7C638423031768276916%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=WcbDTmZBbRDzM6cOam7on4z320YEoBG%2Blr7euUAflKM%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"Verified\" data-linkindex=\"32\">your district\u2019s Wildlife Biologist<\/a>, who can meet with you to provide suggestions on wildlife habitat improvements based on your specific goals.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.in.gov\/dnr\/fish-and-wildlife\/landowner-and-wildlife-habitat-assistance\/wildlife-habitat-fact-sheets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DNR: Wildlife Habitat Fact Sheets<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.in.gov\/dnr\/fish-and-wildlife\/about-us\/email-newsletter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Subscribe to Wild Bulletin<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Resources:<br \/>\n<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mdc.itap.purdue.edu\/item.asp?Item_Number=FNR-577-WV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Frost Seeding to Establish Wildlife Food Plots and Native Grass and Forb Plantings<\/a> \u2013 The Education Store, Purdue Extension&#8217;s resource center<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/fnr\/extension\/tips-evaluating-first-year-native-grass-forb-planting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tips for Evaluating a First Year Native Grass and Forb Planting<\/a>, Got Nature? \u2013 Purdue Extension-Forestry &amp; Natural Resources (FNR)<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/JXo8ExLIza8?si=y4UA6zLWnziE-nap\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wildlife Habitat Hint: Tips for Evaluating a First Year Native Grass and Forb Plantings<\/a>, Purdue Extension &#8211; FNR YouTube Channel<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/mdc.itap.purdue.edu\/item.asp?Item_Number=FNR-556-WV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Calibrating a No-Till Drill for Conservation Plantings and Wildlife Food Plots<\/a> \u2013 The Education Store<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/1E0tPlRgnec\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Drone Seeding Native Grasses and Forbs: Project Overview &amp; Drone Setup<\/a>, Purdue Extension \u2013 FNR YouTube channel<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/WHaNuNpfODQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Drone Seeding Native Grasses and Forbs: Seed Mixing, Loading the Hopper, Programming the Route<\/a>, Purdue Extension \u2013 FNR YouTube channel<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/-jV2N0IMTj4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Drone Seeding Native Grasses and Forbs: Recapping the Project<\/a>, Purdue Extension \u2013 FNR YouTube channel<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.extension.purdue.edu\/extmedia\/FNR\/FNR-548-W.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Renovating Native Warm-season Grass Stands for Wildlife<\/a>, The Education Store<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/edustore.purdue.edu\/item.asp?Item_Number=FNR-IDNR-414\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Forest Improvement Handbook,<\/a> The Education Store<br \/>\n<a title=\"Permanent Link to Ordering Seedlings from the State Forest Nursery System\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/fnr\/extension\/blog\/ordering-seedlings-from-the-state-forest-nursery-system\/\">Ordering Seedlings from the State Forest Nursery System<\/a>, Got Nature? \u2013 Purdue Extension-Forestry &amp; Natural Resources (FNR)<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.edustore.purdue.edu\/item.asp?Item_Number=FNR-213-W#.Vpac3sArK3c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Designing Hardwood Tree Plantings for Wildlife<\/a> \u2013 The Education Store<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLgoGnq-fak7V9w3jf2Sj_6-pNaw4sX4Ga\">ID That Tree<\/a> \u2013 YouTube Playlist<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/mdc.itap.purdue.edu\/item.asp?Item_Number=FNR-480-W\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Forest Management for Reptiles and Amphibians: A Technical Guide for the Midwest<\/a>, The Education Store<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/f9YivvolkYQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ask the Expert: Hardwood Ecosystem Experiment &#8211; Birds and Salamander Research<\/a>, Purdue Extension &#8211; FNR<br \/>\n<a title=\"Permanent Link to A Template for Your Wildlife Habitat Management Plan\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/fnr\/extension\/a-template-for-your-wildlife-habitat-management-plan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A Template for Your Wildlife Habitat Management Plan<\/a>, The Education Store<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/edustore.purdue.edu\/item.asp?Item_Number=FNR-596-W\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Managing Your Woods for White-Tailed Deer<\/a>, The Education Store<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLgoGnq-fak7XgiEFkpuQNAFa0rM4elCis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Woodland Stewardship for Landowners<\/a>, Playlist, Purdue Extension \u2013 FNR YouTube channel<br \/>\n<a title=\"Permanent Link to Winter Weather Tree Tips\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/fnr\/extension\/winter-weather-tree-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Winter Weather Tree Tips<\/a>, Got Nature? Blog, Purdue Extension &#8211; FNR<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Indiana Department of Natural Resources\" href=\"https:\/\/www.in.gov\/dnr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Indiana Department of Natural Resources<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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