Selective or controlled burning

[WaterDog88]

I’ve heard biologists say burning is one of the best habitat improvement tools for turkeys out there. I know the national forest service does some selective burning in the national forests but to my knowledge, I’m not aware of kdfwr doing any burns on wma’s in central or eastern ky. Is kdfwr burning on any wma’s?? I think some of the ones I hunt would greatly benefit from regular burns. Thoughts?

 

[Meatstick]

I’ve heard biologists say burning is one of the best habitat improvement tools for turkeys out there. I know the national forest service does some selective burning in the national forests but to my knowledge, I’m not aware of kdfwr doing any burns on wma’s in central or eastern ky. Is kdfwr burning on any wma’s?? I think some of the ones I hunt would greatly benefit from regular burns. Thoughts?

They've burnt the hell out of Taylorsville, back Briar Ridge Rd. Ruint one of my best crow hunting holes

 

[Oldrook]

Pretty sure the do. They usually burn a bunch at Green River WMA’s. I know I’ve seen them doing it on Ky Afield tv show also

 

[Drahts]

I've seen em bout every 3 years over in Grayson Lake WMA doing some controlled burning. If ya do it you want to do it in late winter Jan-early March

 

[Greyghost7]

I’ve heard biologists say burning is one of the best habitat improvement tools for turkeys out there. I know the national forest service does some selective burning in the national forests but to my knowledge, I’m not aware of kdfwr doing any burns on wma’s in central or eastern ky. Is kdfwr burning on any wma’s?? I think some of the ones I hunt would greatly benefit from regular burns. Thoughts?

If you're not seeing them burn in your areas or on WMA you know of. Contact the biologist on those WMA to inquire

 

[Little FR]

I think burning is good for food and underbrush clearing but in our area the turkeys have no cover due to farmers waging war with the fence rows and trees. The woods are few and far between.

 

[WaterDog88]

If you're not seeing them burn in your areas or on WMA you know of. Contact the biologist on those WMA to inquire

Will do. I’ll look for their contact info. I’d even volunteer to help if that’s an option