by Ray Bodrey | Jan 16, 2026
As home to approximately 80% of State’s forested lands the Panhandle of Florida is a significant timber region. Forested lands cover millions of acres in the region. These lands play a critical role not only in wood production, but also in sustaining the state’s...
by Mark Mauldin | Aug 15, 2025
The blistering heat of early August is generally not a time when people think a lot about planting crops, but maybe it should be. Late summer can be a surprisingly active time in the world of wildlife food plots. For those land managers who already have well...
by Samantha Wisely | Feb 23, 2024
Samantha Wisely, Professor and Extension Specialist of Wildlife Ecology Fortunately for Panhandle residents, turkeys are a common site. Although turkey populations have declined throughout the United States, the decline is less dramatic in Florida. The Panhandle of...
by Stephen Greer | Sep 29, 2023
Many of us are still surprised when a wild turkey is beside the road or off in a distant field. It is a wonderful sight to see a flock of turkeys slowly working their way across an open expanse. Most often what you see are hens and juveniles. Poults are young ones...
by Mark Mauldin | Aug 4, 2023
With the recent discovery of CWD in Florida and the subsequent prohibition of feeding deer within the CWD Management Zone, there has been some additional motivation applied to hunters/land managers to establish new food plots. Moreover, the timing and unexpected...
by Daniel J. Leonard | Feb 24, 2023
Planting a variety of mast-producing hardwood trees on your property can enhance its wildlife attracting and holding abilities. These trees (oaks, chestnuts, pears, persimmons, etc.) provide many benefits, from creating an excellent location to view deer, turkeys,...
