Originally Posted By: ronfromramer

I didn't mean to ruffle your feathers and I realize that you know a whole lot more on the subject than I do. I know there are restrictions on some programs in relation to mowing during nesting seasons and just assumed burning at that time was a no no


Not ruffled grin Just passionate about burning and it's benefits and management in general. Plus I'm a little bit of a pyro laugh

Restrictions on mowing are for the same reason, outside of the nesting season. However, I also recommend folks do some mowing in the quail nesting season for quail management. We, obviously, would rather not burn up turkey nests or mow quail nests but sometimes it happens for better habitat. Mowing during the nesting season for quail can help enhance quail habitat by promoting better coverage of broomstraw and other native grasses as well as does a great job controlling shrub/sapling cover. In this case though, we simply burn it before nesting season, let it grow for a month or 2 and then mow it.

Last edited by gobbler; 03/31/16 02:56 PM.
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