Are reported cougar sightings in Alabama? Learn more about this big cat: where it lives today, how to recognize animals that may look simila...
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A pond on your property can be an asset–not only as a place to pass time between hunting seasons, but also as a habitat enhancement for wi...
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Red mulberry is a member of the family Moraceae, which also includes figs, and is the only mulberry species native to Alabama. ...
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Ask any ecologist and they will tell you that planting native species in yards and gardens is crucial. However, you may wonder what constitu...
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More than 220,000 white-tail deer are harvested in Alabama each year. This equates to roughly 5.5 million pounds of venison making its way t...
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Proper habitat management is the backbone of wildlife management. When creating wildlife habitat, it is critical to provide all necessary re...
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Honey bees might not the first thing that comes to mind when you think of forestry, wildlife, and natural resources (FWNR), but they are an ...
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Canada geese can quickly become a nuisance to those living and working near ponds and other water sources. Knowing the options and regulatio...
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Learn to identify Alabama’s red fox and gray fox, their habitat and behavior, identification of damage and safety concerns, damage prevent...
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Many hunters and landowners invest thousands of dollars and a great deal of time each year managing deer but forget the mo...
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The Virginia opossum (Didelphis virginiana) is an animal that can be both a benefit and a nuisance to landowners. It is important to appreci...
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Chronic wasting disease (CWD) is a fatal neurodegenerative disease affecting cervids such as deer. Knowing the causes and symptoms to look f...
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