• Hunting Leases Hunting Leases Landowners can offer fee hunting operations from a seasonal lease or full-service guided hunts.
  • Trail Riding Trail Riding Horse trail riders enjoy scenic beauty and quiet, private trails.
  • Nature Trails Natue Trails Nature trails offer great wildlife watching and are family-friendly.
  • Agritourism Agritourism Farm land owners have a variety of agritourism options to implement from corn mazes to hay rides.
  • Demonstration Areas Demonstration Areas We have several demonstration areas where you can see habitat management in practice.
  • Events Events Check back often to see the events, programs, and workshops we offer
  • Fishing Leases Fishing Leases From small ponds to large lakes, proper management is key for successful fee fishing operations.

     

Natural Resource Enterprises

Landowners seeking ways to supplement the income from their land will find resources and information about outdoor recreational businesses such as agritourism operations, hunting leases, nature trails, as well as wildlife habitat management guides. The Natural Resource Enterprises Program (NRE) has created videos, articles, and holds workshops to assist landowners with businesses.

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Prescribed Fire: Understanding and Learning How to Use This Management Tool

Many forest landowners and farmers use prescribed burns to manage vegetation on their land whether in the forest or grassland areas. The dormant season is a common time of year to use prescribed burns as most vegetation has died back, the weather is optimal for burning, and the fires potential negative impact on desirable plants and wildlife is minimal when correctly applied. Read more.

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Newton Wildlife Festival 2011
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