Envirothon- Managing for Wildlife

Page 68: Managing For Wildlife

• A wildlife management plan describes short-term objectives and long-term goals for habitat, wildlife populations, and people

• All species need food, cover, space, and water, so a wildlife management plan must address these needs

• Wildlife management considers ecological principles such as carrying capacity, which is the maximum population size that can be sustained by the environment

Page 70: Common wildlife management practices

• Hunting, trapping, selective cutting of trees, fires and selective burning, and food plots are common wildlife management practices

• Conservation easements, wildlife refuges, creating snags, and controlling invasive plants are also important management practices

• The specific practices applied depend on the species or habitat type being managed for

• Washing feet and fish nets can help prevent the spread of invasive species like Salvinia and Water Hyacinth

Page 72: Getting assistance for wildlife management

• Property owners can contact different agencies for assistance, such as the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) or the USFWS

• LDWF specializes in assisting with game and nongame species management

• USFWS helps protect and recover