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No-Till vs. Conventional Tillage: Which Produces Better Wildlife Habitat?
Jason Hewett Jason Hewett

No-Till vs. Conventional Tillage: Which Produces Better Wildlife Habitat?

No-till farming is unmatched for protecting soil health, but wildlife habitat thrives on intentional disturbance. While continuous no-till can limit plant diversity, strategic disking unlocks dormant native seedbanks—growing high-protein forage and brood cover that no commercial seed blend can replicate. Learn when to use each system to maximize your land’s potential for deer, turkeys, and quail.

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The Best Food Plot May Not Be One You Planted
Jason Hewett Jason Hewett

The Best Food Plot May Not Be One You Planted

Weeds aren’t necessarily a problem on your property. Some of them are the best food source you can ask for, benefiting the biodiversity on your property and boosting your deer and turkey populations.

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Old-Field Management vs. Food Plots: Why Native Forage Wins
Alex Tracy, PhD Alex Tracy, PhD

Old-Field Management vs. Food Plots: Why Native Forage Wins

It’s easy to look at a clean, manicured field of clover and feel like a good steward. Conversely, we look at a tangle of briars, ragweed, and tall grass, and  feel like we’re failing.

But animals  do not care about aesthetics. They care about nutrients and cover.

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Growing trophy deer: How to unlock your property’s true potential
Jason Hewett Jason Hewett

Growing trophy deer: How to unlock your property’s true potential

A common belief in the Southeast is that some areas are simply not capable of producing trophy-class deer. Landowners often assume they are limited by local genetics and are defeated before they ever start.

Based on our 24 years of hands-on experience, this is a limiting belief.

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The bobwhite brood field conundrum: a strategic alternative to disking
Jason Hewett Jason Hewett

The bobwhite brood field conundrum: a strategic alternative to disking

Annual disking is a high-input activity. It represents a significant and recurring drain on operational budgets, requiring expensive heavy equipment, high fuel consumption, and extensive man-hours. More importantly, from a stewardship perspective, this practice degrades the long-term health and value of your land.

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