Wildlife Management
Wildlife, like humans, have a few basic needs, such as food, water, and shelter. Habitat is the area around us that supplies these basic needs. Although it is relatively easy for us to acquire these basic needs, wildlife are not as mobile and are often dependent on habitat conditions in a very small area. The presence, absence, and quality of these conditions determine whether wildlife can survive or not on a given tract of land. With approximately 93% of Missouri being in private ownership, most resident wildlife species are dependent on habitat conditions provided by individual landowners. Many wildlife management practices also benefit other resources, such as water quality, soil health, and farm productivity. Missouri Department of Conservation personnel stand ready to evaluate habitat conditions, and provide management recommendations for individual landowners.
