Hickman County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2023 - Jun 30, 2024
| 1123 - Wildlife Habitat and Damage Management Education | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1123.1) | 12 |
Number of people who increased knowledge of wildlife habitat, management, or damage identification or control |
| 1123.2) | 0 |
Number of people who implemented one or more practices related to wildlife habitat, management, and/or damage |
| 1123.4) | 0 |
Number of acres impacted by practices relating to wildlife habitat, management or damage |
| 1123.41) | 0 |
Number of people who shared information or advocated that native wildlife has a value and purpose. |
Success Stories
Wild Turkey and Predator Trapping in the River Counties of Western Kentucky
Author: John Tucker
Major Program: Wildlife Habitat and Damage Management Education
Crop production uses 85% of the land in the river counties in far Western Kentucky. There are over 11,000 acres of Wildlife Management Areas in Carlisle, Hickman, and Fulton Counties (Public Land Search on KDFWR website). Most landowners want a balance of wildlife with minimum damage to crops. Due to a decline in harvest numbers of wild turkeys and increasing problems with predator animals, agriculture agents in Carlisle, Hickman, and Fulton County decided to host a wildlife meeting
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