Success StoryWildlife Management and CWD



Wildlife Management and CWD

Author: Benjamin Rudy

Planning Unit: Fulton County CES

Major Program: Wildlife Habitat and Damage Management Education

Plan of Work: To improve the stability, resiliency, and financial well being of individuals and families.

Outcome: Initial Outcome

The average total farmland used for production in each county is around 85% of the land. In 2021, the number of acres of land used for hunting was 225,343 acres.  That same year 1194 deer were harvested in the Purchase area region.  Carlisle, Fulton and Hickman County hosted a wildlife management and Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) meeting.  One goal was to offer land owners and farmers a better way to manage their land for wildlife with minimum impact to their farm.  Dr. Matt Springer presented topics on food plot selection and placement, along with deer management and weed control in food plots.  

The second half of the meeting was to inform hunters and landowners about CWD-Chronic Wasting Disease updates and checking procedures in the county provided by Kentucky Fish and Wildlife.   Eighty-six per cent of those in attendance expressed that they gained information they could use to improve both wildlife habitats and their deer check-in methods.  Ninety-nine per cent said the meeting was relevant and useful.  All in attendance were served supper sponsored by a local bank from each county.  At the conclusion of the meeting, there was a drawing for door prizes presented by local businesses. 


       






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