The nature of the coyote is to avoid contact with humans. But on occasion, this predator will become more acclimated to human activity, and that can lead to problems with aggressive coyote behavior, even in urban and suburban settings. The problem can be dealt with, with the assistance of wildlife control professionals, as talked about this week by K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee.

A remarkably high percentage of hunters are injured…or worse…by falls from tree stands during deer season. Last week, K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee discussed how virtually all of those mishaps can be prevented by using the right preventative equipment. This week, Charlie looks at the proper utilization of a tree stand…location, height, cover, and shooting angles…to make the most of the hunt.

Statistics show that a remarkably high percentage of hunters are injured…or worse…by falls from tree stands during deer season. And what troubles K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee is that virtually all of those mishaps can be prevented, by simply using the right preventative equipment. He looks closer at the topic of deer stand safety this week.

They’re not the prettiest of birds, but they do serve a vital function in wildlife ecology…turkey vultures. They will become scarcer in the coming weeks as they migrate south, says K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee. This week, he talks about the positive attributes of turkey vultures…and addresses misconceptions about their threat to young livestock.

Landowners interested in upgrading their bobwhite quail conservation efforts on their property should take in what K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee covers this week. He’ll talk about two methods of taking inventory of one’s quail resources. Either will allow a landowner to make an informed decision on the quail harvest limits they might want to impose on his or her place.

Cooler weather is starting to take over, and birds are figuring out where they’ll overwinter. By placing bird feeders in the yard or other suitable setting, you can encourage birds to stick around. But it’s more than just feeding those birds, says K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee. You must provide the other two essentials: water and shelter.

There is a basic framework around which all wildlife management policy decisions are built in this country. It’s called the North American Wildlife Conservation Model. And it has proven to be a boon for wildlife and hunting and fishing enthusiasts alike over the many years. This week, K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee talks about the origins and makeup of this model.

Two years ago, an effort was started in Congress to reinforce the Clean Water Act, by broadening its oversight of water resources in the United States. This was dubbed the Clean Water Restoration Act, and it became a source of considerable controversy amongst agricultural producers and outdoor enthusiasts. More recently, steps were taken to soften the impact of the proposed new legislation. Wildlife specialist Charlie Lee of K-State talks about that this week.

Many landowners have game hunting resources that they would like to offer to the public commercially. However, they don’t have much of an idea on the fee to charge for a hunting lease. That takes careful consideration, says K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee. This week, he talks about some of the prime factors to think about when setting the price of a hunting lease.

Wildlife habitat improvement has been one of the hallmarks of the Conservation Reserve Program. Now, with thousands of C-R-P contracts due to expire soon, the future of that habitat may be in question. On Wednesday, September 23^rd, the U-S-D-A will be holding a public session on the C-R-P, and all are invited to attend and contribute to the dialogue. K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee has more on that opportunity.