Wildlife Management
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Wildlife management on the farm is key to maintaining quality and yield. It is also a major requirement of farm food safety plans. The Wildlife Damage Management Series for Midwestern Farmers provides growers the tools to identify and mitigate damage as well as information regarding the various agencies that regulate wildlife.
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Wildlife Damage Management Series for Midwestern Farmers, White-tailed Deer
Published on March 22, 2019
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Wildlife Damage Management Series for Midwestern Farmers, Wild Turkeys
Published on March 22, 2019
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Wildlife Damage Management Series for Midwestern Farmers, Birds
Published on March 22, 2019
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Wildlife Damage Management Series for Midwestern Farmers, Coyotes
Published on March 22, 2019
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Wildlife Damage Management Series for Midwestern Farmers, Black Bear
Published on March 22, 2019
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Wildlife Damage Management Series for Midwestern Farmers, Crows
Published on March 22, 2019
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Wildlife Damage Management Series for Midwestern Farmers, Sandhill Cranes
Published on March 22, 2019
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Wildlife Damage Management Series for Midwestern Farmers, Voles
Published on March 22, 2019
Preharvest Wildlife Scouting
Wildlife activity on the farm is a huge food safety risk, which is why it's crucial to scout your fields for animal damage prior to harvest. This interactive video leads you through a simulated preharvest wildlife assessment. Here, you can choose which areas you to scout within your carrot field, and make a decision on what to harvest based off of your observations.
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Avipel Project and Sandhill Crane Q&A
Published on April 12, 2019
MSU Extension is seeking farms to participate in a trial Avipel crane seed treatment. Learn more about the opportunity and frequently asked questions about the product.
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Avipel Crane Deterrent Seed Treatment
Published on April 12, 2019
In this video, learn more about Avipel and its usefulness in managing sandhill cranes.
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Farmer Interviews About Crane Management
Published on April 11, 2019
In this video, farmers who have had experience with sandhill crane damage and management strategies share what they have learned using non-lethal deterrents and depredation permits.
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Crane Management
Published on April 11, 2019
Learn about crane biology, the damage cranes can cause for crops, and effective management strategies.
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Deer Management
Published on April 10, 2019
Learn how crop producers can manage deer to minimize crop loss and which species are under the DNR's jurisdiction.
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Farmer Interviews About Deer Management
Published on April 9, 2019
Learn about deer depredation hunting permits from farmers who have had experience with deer damage in the past.
News
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Hunters: Look for signs of illness in deer
Published on September 23, 2020
Identifying deer with chronic wasting disease is not always possible by visual observation. There are common signs that may indicate a deer is sick, but it may or may not have chronic wasting disease. -
Considerations for meat processors accepting venison to prevent spreading chronic wasting disease
Published on September 23, 2020
Protocol for meat processors to follow when accepting venison this hunting season. -
Hunting female deer a better population management strategy
Published on September 3, 2020
Sept. 19-20 is the first chance in the 2020 hunting season to harvest does to control crop damage. -
Bird damage reduction strategies utilizing viticultural practices
Published on August 25, 2020
Bird damage begins around veraison and continues until late fall/winter when grapes are harvested for ice-wine production. If you don't have bird control, crop losses can reach up to 95% and 60% in red and white varieties, respectively. -
Free Smart Gardening Series offered online
Published on June 4, 2020
Join us for online sessions on beekeeping, wildlife damage management, pollinator-friendly landscaping, vegetable garden insects, the Upper Peninsula hotline responder team and garden resources, and tips for using your fruits and vegetables.
