K-State Research and Extension - Wildlife

K-State wildllife specialist Charlie Lee...

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee notes that the time is approaching for controlling pocket gophers in alfalfa fields. He covers the recommended means of effective control.

QUAIL FEEDING STUDY...

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Wildlife researchers have debated the merits of providing supplemental winter feed to quail for many years. The prevailing thinking has been that supplementation does little to improve quail nesting. A new study out of Florida sheds a different light on that, as reported this week by wildlife specialist Charlie Lee of K-State, who stresses that habitat is still the number-one determinant of quail nesting success.

K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee...

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee looks at a new study on supplemental feeding of quail in the winter, and the impact on quail nesting success.

COYOTE BIRD PREDATION...

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

There’s no question that coyotes prey on upland game birds like quail and wild turkey. That often comes in the form of nest predation. So it would seem sensible to think that by reducing coyote numbers, game bird nesting success would improve as a direct result. The research doesn’t exactly support that notion, however, as reported this week by K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee.

K-State College of Agriculture Students Have Options in Coursework, Careers

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:00:00 GMT

Plenty has changed over the years, and educating students for careers in agriculture has changed right along with global agriculture, said Don Boggs, Kansas State University’s associate dean of agriculture.

Don Boggs speaks to students on K-State's campus.

K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee...

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee talks about the realities of coyote predation on upland game bird nesting, and why coyote control isn't necessarily the solution.

WOODPECKER FEEDING TIPS...

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Though they will occasionally cause damage to wood-sided buildings, woodpeckers do consume massive amounts of insect pests…which may lead one to try attracting woodpeckers to the home setting. These birds need woody habitat for the long term, says K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee. But in the short term, there are ways of drawing them into the back yard or other settings, which he covers this week.

K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee...

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee talks about the beneficial aspects of woodpeckers, and how to attract this bird to a given location so that it will feed on unwanted insect pests.

QUAIL WINTER SURVIVAL...

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Prolonged snow cover can keep bobwhite quail from getting to the food resources they need to get through the winter. If a covey of quail was able to build up its nutritional reserves prior to the winter cold, and was able to find adequate long-term shelter, survival may be possible, according to K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee. He has more specifics on the winter food consumption of quail on this week’s program.

K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee...

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee talks about how bobwhite quail are able to survive extreme winter weather when access to food supplies is prevented by prolonged snow cover.

FERAL CAT PROBLEM...

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By the latest estimates, there are literally millions of feral cats roaming the United States. These free-ranging cats, born in the wild and undomesticated, prey on other wildlife populations, sometimes leading to detrimental results. This week, K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee talks about public perceptions of the problem and what to do about it.

K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee...

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee looks at the escalating problem with feral cats and their adverse impacts on other wildlife, and what can be done about it.

C-W-D RESEARCH FINDING...

Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Chronic wasting disease is taking a significant toll on deer and elk populations, particularly in the western half of the country. While many aspects of this disease are still unknown, a new discovery sheds light on how it spreads amongst deer. K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee reports on this finding, reminding that C-W-D remains non-threatening to people.

PASTURE HERBICIDES AND WILDLIFE...

Fri, 25 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Some invasive rangeland weeds need to be controlled, acknowledges K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee. On the other hand, blanket treatment of pasture weeds doesn’t really pay off in eventual cattle productivity…and it harms vital habitat for a number of wildlife species. This week, Charlie talks about what a new research publication has to say on the subject.

K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee...

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee discusses new research regarding rangeland weed control.

RANGELAND AND WILDLIFE...

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Good rangeland management and wildlife habitat preservation can be compatible, according to K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee, if the landowner strikes a balance between the two objectives. This week, he discusses this topic within the context of wildlife management as perceived by a noted legendary conservationist.

K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee...

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee talks about range management and how it relates to wildlife habitat preservation, saying that the two objectives can be compatible.

ACORNS AS WILDLIFE FEED...

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Many people provide supplemental feed to deer and other wildlife during the frigid winter weather. Few people realize, however, that native oak trees are a very important source of nutrition for many species. That should be considered when it comes to wildlife habitat management, according to K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee.

TRAPPING LURES AND BAITS...

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Trapping is a proven method of controlling some kinds of nuisance wildlife. But it works only if an appropriate lure or bait is used, according to K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee. This week, he talks about the two general categories of lures and baits, each of which can be effective in drawing the damaging animal in.

K-State wildllife specialist Charlie Lee...

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee looks at selecting a lure or bait for trapping nuisance wildlife.

PREPARING DEER MEAT...

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Venison from harvested deer can be excellent table fare. But according to K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee, the hunter must follow several steps in field-dressing the animal and properly handling and storing the venison cuts...otherwise, the end product may be disappointing. This week, Charlie covers the essentials there, from field to table.

K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee...

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee talks about the steps to yielding top-quality venison from this year's deer hunt, from field to table.

DETERMINING DEER AGE...

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Hunters and landowners can do a lot to improve the longer-term quality of harvestable deer at a given location by aging deer on the hoof. That’s according to K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee. This week he goes over the physical indicators of deer age that can tell one when a buck is ready for harvest …which goes a long way toward building up the numbers of “trophy” animals.

K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee...

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee talks about how to assess the age of a deer on the hoof, as part of managing the deer harvest to promote development of "trophy" deer.

THREATENING COYOTE PROBLEMS...

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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.

BAT DISEASE ISSUE

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Despite the opinion many people have about bats, these flying mammals are a very beneficial species, especially when it comes to consuming mosquitoes and other harmful insects. Unfortunately, a mysterious disease is now ravaging bat populations in the northeastern United States, and could eventually threaten bats in the central plains. K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee talks about the situation, and what is being done in response.

Attracting Birds Means Supplying What They Like

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 14:00:00 GMT

SALINA, Kan. -- To a degree, attracting birds to a backyard feeder requires giving them what they most prefer. That can be complicated, because different kinds of birds prefer different types of food.