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Love Thy Neighbor

QDM Co-op Quality Deer Management is a philosophy that is more than just big antlers. It is comprised of habitat management, herd management, herd monitoring, and an often overlooked cornerstone, hunter management. QDM Co-ops are possibly the most important aspect of QDM. The vast majority of land owners have a piece of property that is 100 […]

Phase 3

Planting Fall Food Plots September is a time for excitement, preparation, and decision making. The time for planting fall food plots in the Midwest is now. For many, this may be the first seed you put in the ground this year. For others, they’re making decisions on whether to leave existing summer plots or start […]

New Blood

Land Management Land and wildlife management has been around since the beginning of time. It has been passed down from generation to generation and regardless of the fast paced life that we all live today, this exchange of knowledge still takes place. This week we introduce you to the newest members of the TMA family, […]

On Location

Summer Coyote Trapping Predator control is an integral part of managing your deer herd. Most land managers concentrate their trapping efforts through the winter months. The summer months are often looked upon as unproductive for trapping coyotes, but where legal, the summer months offer a great opportunity for successful trapping that is very beneficial to […]

Looking Back

Food Plot Maintenance The summer months are a time when land managers can take time to assess past management projects such as food plots. At this point in the growing season, perennial food plots can be maintained a few different ways. A simple survey of the area can point you in the right direction on […]