Wildlife Planting | Why You Should Be Planting Trees or Shrubs

You Should Be Planting Trees and Shrubs Now! 

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If you’re fortunate enough to own a hunting property or manage your land for wildlife, you’ve probably at least thought about planting trees or shrubs for wildlife at some point. If you haven’t quite committed to it yet, here are some pointers that will help you along the way.

First, do an inventory of your property. What are the dominant trees and shrubs and what’s sorely lacking? If you have an abundance of white oak on your property, for example, focus on planting soft mast trees or conifers instead of more oaks. Don’t limit it to just your land either. Similar to food plots, if your surrounding neighbors all have thick bedding areas (e.g., conifers, native warm season grasses, etc.), try planting trees and shrubs that they do not have (e.g., bur oaks, apples, etc.). You want a fairly good mix of hard mast, soft mast, and cover to keep animals on your property.

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