The Waterfowl Resources Management Division provides consulting, program development, and continued management of waterfowl wintering habitats. Our objective is to enhance the number and variety of waterfowl on our client’s property through implementation of proper and up-to-date habitat management techniques.
Our assessment and planning process:
Conduct an on-site evaluation of the property
Analyze the water sources, existing advantages and problems (topography, soil, plants, general location)
Create overview maps of the property illustrating suggested alterations, if needed
Design water control structures
Develop planting schedules, if needed (crop type, where, when)
Develop herbicide schedule where needed
Prepare cost estimates.
Our implementation process:
Coordinate overall development schedule with property owner
Provide necessary equipment
Supervise alteration and planting
Continue on-site evaluations and make modifications, if necessary
Provide schedules for water control, future planting, future development, and continuing habitat management
Develop multiple use programs, where appropriate.
We have demonstrated experience developing waterfowl hunting projects of various types including open field, open ponds, flooded green timber, coastal marsh, marshy field, beaver ponds, and combinations of these.
Fee Schedule:
$100.00 per hour for field and office work.. Minimum $5,000.00. Plus any travel and lodging expenses.
Further information and references available upon request.