wildlife habitat: FAQ How do I Attract More Wildlife to My Land?
- 06/30/17 09:53 PM
FAQ How do I Attract More Wildlife to My Land?
This is a common question that the Foresters and Wildlife Specialists at Woodland Management Service are asked.
Of course the next question that we ask the client is, “What type of Wildlife would you like to attract?”
Regardless of which type of Wildlife they are looking for we know that the most important key to maximum Wildlife Habitat is “Edge”.
Edge, is basically the area between two or more ecosystems (timber types, timber ages, non forested areas, wetlands, etc.).
It is our job to know which Edge types are … (1 comments)
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wildlife habitat: Buying Forest Land? get a Timber & Wildlife Evaluation! 🌲 🌳
- 06/10/17 10:44 PM
Timber & Wildlife Evaluation making a difference in finding BuyersHaving a good Timber appraisal and Wildlife Habitat inventory can make the difference in finding the right buyer for forestland properties.
A good Forest inventory and appraisal will allow your seller to properly price and market the property both to investors and hunters who are looking to maximize their investment. Wildlife habitat should also be incorporated into this appraisal as hunting and recreation is the number one reason for most forestland purchases in Wisconsin.
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wildlife habitat: Creating or Buying a Wildlife Paradise!
- 04/16/17 11:29 PM
Creating a Wildlife Paradise on My Land
Like humans, most wildlife species are looking for a great place to live, their habitat.
Great wildlife habitat includes a good mix of food, shelter, and water.
The main way forest and wildlife managers create habitat for wildlife is by managing the stages of forest succession.
Forest succession is basically the path that a forest takes from an open field, to young even aged trees, to older uneven aged trees, and finally to a mature climax forest.
Creating various wildlife habitats generally involves harvesting trees, planting trees, and or allowing … (3 comments)
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wildlife habitat: Prairie Chicken Re-route and Video
- 04/07/17 10:57 PM
Prairie Chicken Re-route and Video
A few days ago a friend posted this video of Prairie Chickens doing their mating dance on Facebook and it reminded me of a story that I had shared online a few years ago.
So tonight I will reshare the story and the video.
My wife Sally is writing a blog tonight on the Central Wisconsin Prairie Chicken festival, which you should go over and read, after reading and commenting on my little blog.
Speaking to her about this got me thinking about a few events from over thirty years ago when I was an underclassman at UWSP.
I … (8 comments)
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wildlife habitat: Wildlife Neglect can be Deadly in the Deer Yards
- 02/19/17 11:06 PM
Deer Yards, Inadequate Hunts, Deep Snows, Frigid Temps = Certain Starvation
This is a picture of a Deer Yard, notice the well pruned trees up as high as a deer can reach and lack of young seedlings. Generally when the snows get too deep for deer to travel they will yard up in a place like this.
The canopy of the Hemlocks in this photo create what we call thermal cover which is generally 10-20 degrees warmer than in the open or in a hardwood forest.
Unfortunately unless there is a clear cut right next to one of these deer yards, the meager vegetation within … (2 comments)
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wildlife habitat: Vernon County Wisconsin; Forest Land Market Report Feb 2017
- 02/12/17 07:14 PM
Vernon County Wisconsin, Turkey & Whitetails
Vernon County is a Wildlife paradise in the hills just South of La Crosse.
The Coulees in this area of the state are an area where the glaciers bypassed and we find extensive Oak forests on the hills with farmland in the valleys. This all adds up to some prime habitat for Oak loving wildlife like Whitetail Deer and Turkeys.
Our clients at Woodland Management Service own land here for the bountiful wildlife and for the quality Oak timber.
Most of this 240 thousand acres of forest … (3 comments)
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wildlife habitat: LaCrosse County Wisconsin; Forest Land Market Report Feb 2017
- 02/12/17 06:22 PM
Forests & Wildlife on the Beautiful Bluffs of La Crosse County Wisconsin
137 Thousand Acres of Forested splendor can be found in La Crosse County stretching from the Mississippi on the west side and up onto the bluffs and Coulees as you move eastward through this popular county.
The Coulees in this area of the state are an area where the glaciers bypassed and we find extensive Oak forests on the hills with farmland in the valleys. This all adds up to some prime habitat for Oak loving wildlife like Whitetail Deer and Turkeys.
Our clients at Woodland Management Service own land here … (4 comments)
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wildlife habitat: Do You Have Your Hunting Land Secured Yet?
- 09/07/16 04:56 PM
Do You Have Your Hunting Land Secured Yet?
Time is running short for those looking for that perfect place to hunt this year.
Though many have already found their bit of Wildlife Paradise, for those who have not, it is still not too late.
A few things to consider when seeking your hunting land:
Proximity to your home Some want it close enough to get out there after work.
Others want it far enough away that they will not be disturbed.
What type of hunting do you want to do? Deer, Turkey, Waterfowl, Small Game, etc.
All of these game animals have their preferences … (10 comments)
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wildlife habitat: FAQ Do I need a Timber Appraisal when Buying & Selling Forestland?
- 06/14/16 08:07 AM
FAQ Do I need a Timber Appraisal when Buying and Selling Forestland?
It depends...
Do you want to take advantage of tax programs such as the Timber Depletion Allowance?
When buying forestland is essential to know your basis, especially the basis of your timber, this allows for a significant tax break when it comes time to sell any timber from the property, and the value of this basis must be determined as of the day that you become the owner of the property.
Do you want your banker to consider the whole value of the property when considering your mortgage?
Why miss out … (5 comments)
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wildlife habitat: Keys to Success in Selling Forest Land
- 01/06/16 05:05 PM
These Mistakes Could Cost You a Forest Land Sale
A story about why a potentially valuable chunk of Forestland did not Sell, or nearly did not sell.
One thing that we have learned over the years is that some agents know how to sell forestland and others just don’t get it.
Those who don’t get it will price the property low to start with, put minimum effort into marketing the property, like posting it on the MLS and their own website, and then wonder why it is getting lots of traffic but not selling.
Recently one of these agents who … (9 comments)
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wildlife habitat: Natures Beauty, Big Bucks & Premium Forests, Oneida County Wisconsin
- 12/19/15 02:09 PM
Natures Beauty, Big Bucks and Top Quality Forests, Oneida County Wisconsin
Oneida County is in the heart of tourist country in Northeastern Wisconsin, and there is a reason why the tourists flock here. Superior beauty, ample wildlife, and great forestland.
It is a great place to raise timber and wildlife which is why you see so many smart people anxious to buy hunting land and timber land here.
Our clients at Woodland Management Service own a fair amount of forest land in this county and they are impressed with the bountiful wildlife and timber here.
Oneida County is home to 627 thousand acres … (4 comments)
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wildlife habitat: Quality Forests and Wildlife in Lincoln County Wisconsin!
- 12/13/15 02:21 PM
Quality Forests and Wildlife in Lincoln County Wisconsin!
Lincoln County is a surprisingly wild county considering how close it is to the big city of Wausau. This is due to the large blocks of high quality Industrial Forestland in the county.
Our clients at Woodland Management Service own large acreages of forest land in this county and they are pleased with the plentiful wildlife and quality timberlands here.
Lincoln County is home to more than 430 thousand acres of forest land, most of which is private land.
Most of this forest land is High quality Northern Hardwoods … (1 comments)
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wildlife habitat: Encourage More Wildlife on Your Land
- 09/20/15 12:36 PM
FAQ How do I Encourage More Wildlife on My Land?
This is a common question that the Foresters and Wildlife Specialists at Woodland Management Service are asked.
Of course the next question that we ask the client is, “What type of Wildlife would you like to encourage?”
Regardless of which type of Wildlife they are looking for we know that the most important key to maximum Wildlife Habitat is “Edge”.
Edge is basically the area between two or more ecosystems (timber types, timber ages, non forested areas, wetlands, etc.).
It is our job to know which Edge types are … (11 comments)
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wildlife habitat: Enhancing Wildlife Habitat with a Chainsaw
- 03/21/15 03:33 PM
Wildlife Habitat Improvement with a Chainsaw
I was watching Larry the cable guy on the History channel a while ago. They were up in Alaska trying to use a moose call to bring in some moose, and they were unsuccessful until one of the researchers brought out a chainsaw and started it up, and the moose came running in.
The head Wildlife Specialist at Woodland Management Service, Jesse Kulesa, always tells his clients that the best thing they can do to attract most wildlife is to do some cutting.
Having a winter timber sale or improvement … (16 comments)
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wildlife habitat: 555 thousand acres of Forested Wildlife Habitat; Pine County Minnesota
- 02/15/15 03:38 PM
555 thousand acres of Forested Wildlife Habitat; Pine County Minnesota
I am very familiar with this area, having grown up just across the river in Polk County Wisconsin.
Pine County, conveniently located along Hwy 35 between the Twin Cities and Duluth is a heavily forested area teaming with wildlife.
Pine County is home to 555 thousand acres of quality forest land.
Deer, Bear, Wolves, Grouse, Waterfowl, and and more find this part of Minnesota to be a great place to live with plentiful forestland and wetlands.
The county hosts 100 thousand acres of … (10 comments)
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wildlife habitat: Over 800,000 Forest Acres & Breathtaking Shores; Bayfield County Wis
- 02/15/15 03:02 PM
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Over 800,000 Forest Acres & Breathtaking Shorelines in Bayfield County Wisconsin
Bayfield County is at the top of Wisconsin on the shores of Lake Superior with miles of shoreline and nearly a million acres of beautiful forest land.
This heavily forested county is a hot-spot for people from the Twin Cities (Minneapolis and St Paul), Milwaukee and Chicago who flock here to enjoy the lakes, forests and islands.
You can also find the world famous Apostle islands off the East shore of this county where you will often find one of our top … (5 comments)
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wildlife habitat: Washburn County Wisconsin; Premium Forests & Wildlife
- 02/15/15 02:51 PM
Washburn County Wisconsin; Premium Forests & Wildlife
Washburn County is near the area where I grew up at and is the home of some very nice Forestland and Wildlife.
This lovely county is a hot-spot for people from the Twin Cities (Minneapolis and St Paul) with a short drive from the big city to a rural forest paradise.
Our clients at Woodland Management Service own some very nice forest land in this county and they are quite happy with the quality wildlife and forests here.
Washburn County is home to nearly 390 thousand acres of forest land, Most of … (3 comments)
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wildlife habitat: Oconto County, Wisconsin, 350,000 Acres North of Green Bay
- 02/08/15 02:42 PM
Oconto County, Wisconsin, 350,000 Acres North of Green Bay.
Oconto County is part of Wisconsins wild northeast teaming with wildlife and extensive forests, yet close to the big city of Green Bay.
It is a great place to raise timber and wildlife and you will find many smart people anxious to buy hunting and timber land here.
Our clients at Woodland Management Service own a large amount of forest land in this area where they are blessed with exceptional wildlife and timber.
Oconto County is home to large tracts of forest … (5 comments)
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wildlife habitat: Do I need to have a Clear Cut on my property?
- 11/09/14 09:06 AM
Do I need to have a Clear Cut on my property?
“I have been told that I will need to have a Clear Cut on my property, is there an alternative way to manage my forest?”
It depends…
It depends on what type of trees are in your forest
And what your goals are for your forest.
Some types of trees require total sunlight to reproduce and grow such as Aspen, White Birch, Cottonwood, Red Pine, Jack Pine, Spruce, and Oak.
If your goals for your forest involve keeping the above species then a clear cut may be … (1 comments)
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wildlife habitat: Excellent Forests & Wildlife in Polk County Wisconsin
- 10/19/14 04:38 PM
Excellent Forests & Wildlife in Polk County Wisconsin
Polk County is not only the county where I grew up at but also the home of some very nice Forestland and Wildlife.
This lovely county is a hot-spot for people from the Twin Cities (Minneapolis and St Paul) with a short drive from the big city to a rural forest paradise.
Our clients at Woodland Management Service own some very nice forest land in this county and they are quite happy with the quality wildlife and forests here.
Polk County is home to nearly 280 thousand acres of forest land, Most … (3 comments)
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