The following publications cover topics related to Wildlife Ecology and Management. For a complete list of MU Extension publications, visit the main Publications page.
Managing Oaks for Acorn Production to Benefit Wildlife in Missouri
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Oaks are very important trees in Missouri’s forests. Visit our site to view our Managing Oaks for Acorn Production to Benefit Wildlife in Missouri resource.
Nest Boxes for Wildlife
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Editor's note
The References section was updated in June 2017.
Wild Turkey Biology and Habitat Management in Missouri
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Missouri's wild turkey population was in danger of disappearing. Visit our site to learn about Wild Turkey Biology and Habitat Management in Missouri.
Improving Habitats for Wildlife in Your Backyard and Neighborhood
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Increasing plant diversity, especially with native plants, enhances the potential for attracting more wildlife species to your property. Create habitat that provides their basic needs: food, cover, water and space. Learn how in this MU Extension guide.
Hunting Doves on Agricultural Lands in Missouri
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Mourning doves are protected: It is illegal to bait a field for the purpose of hunting them. Learn about baiting regulations and the differences between baiting and what constitutes a normal agricultural operation in Missouri in this MU Extension guide.
Ecology and Management of Mourning Doves in Missouri
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Mourning doves are among the most popular migratory game birds in Missouri. Doves’ quick flight, erratic movements and edible meat make them a popular species among hunters and wildlife enthusiasts in Missouri, where the annual harvest of mourning doves is greater than that of other game bird species.
Implementing Quality Deer Management on Your Property
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Improve the overall quality of a deer herd — and the deer hunting experience — on your land using quality deer management (QDM) practices. QDM works even on small acreages. Learn how to implement QDM in this University of Missouri Extension guide.
Integrating Practices That Benefit Wildlife With Crops Grown for Biomass in Missouri
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Summary of beneficial management practicesIncorporate forbs and use mixed stands rather than stands of a single crop.Establishing bioenergy crops will have the fewest negative effects on local wildlife when cropland, nonnative pasture or nonnative tree plantations are converted instead of native habita
Enhancing White-Tailed Deer Habitats on Your Property: Woodlands and Forests
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White-tailed deer management
This deer conservation guide is one in a series developed jointly by MU Extension and the Missouri Department of Conservation.
Enhancing White-Tailed Deer Habitats on Your Property: Early Successional Vegetation
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White-tailed deer management
This deer conservation guide is one in a series developed jointly by MU Extension and the Missouri Department of Conservation.
Assessing Wildlife Habitats and Natural Resources in Neighborhoods and Urban Environments: A Planning Guide for Wildlife Habitats in Urban Areas
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Individual homeowners, neighborhood groups, developers and city planners who are interested in enhancing wildlife habitat and managing natural resources within a community or neighborhood can use this assessment tool to gather information on the species of wildlife and types and conditions of vegetation in the area. This information can be used to develop a plan to protect, or establish, and manage native vegetation that is beneficial to a variety of wildlife species.
Enhancing White-Tailed Deer Habitats on Your Property: Food Plots
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Landowners who are managing their land for white-tailed deer may consider planting food plots to provide a supplemental food source. Food plots should never be considered a substitute for managing the native vegetation to provide quality food sources. In situations where food plots would contribute to deer management objectives, the plots need to be established and maintained properly.
Enhancing White-Tailed Deer Habitats on Your Property: Evaluating Habitat
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White-tailed deer management
This deer conservation guide is one in a series developed jointly by MU Extension and the Missouri Department of Conservation.
Establishing and Managing Early Successional Habitats for Wildlife on Agricultural Lands
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A case study featuring habitat practices designed to benefit bobwhite quail conducted at the University of Missouri Bradford Rese
Missouri Bobwhite Quail Habitat Appraisal Guide
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Assessing your farm's potential for bobwhites