Videos tagged with Mississippi State University

This guide details the 'bow range burn' technique for habitat management, pioneered by Dr. Marcus Lashley and discussed by Luke Resop from Mississippi State University's Deer Lab. The technique involves burning a 30-yard radius around a tree stand location to increase deer usage of the area by up to 13-fold due to new nutritional pulses. This method emphasizes that significant impact can be achieved without needing to burn large acreages.

This video discusses common mistakes deer hunters make regarding scent control. It emphasizes the extreme sensitivity of a deer's sense of smell, comparing it to human capabilities. The description highlights that overwhelming or unnatural scents can alert deer to danger or traps. Effective strategies involve subtle lure placement, mock scrapes, and meticulous personal scent elimination, including playing the wind and using scent-reducing sprays. The focus is on natural scent posts and strategic attractant use without alarming wary bucks.

This guide details the use of prescribed fire as a premier technique for wildlife habitat management, as explained by experts from Mississippi State University. Prescribed fire, when combined with canopy thinning, dramatically enhances plant communities, creating 'deer groceries' and essential cover for various game species. It's highlighted as the most versatile tool for resetting plant succession, offering ecological benefits like improved species composition and structural diversity. Landowners are encouraged to consult state agencies for assistance with initial burns.