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Prescribed burns are a natural process that produces numerous benefits to the entire ecosystem. In my home state of Georgia we use them to remove choking underbrush and unwanted grasses, as well as rejuvenate better/higher quality food sources by releasing nutrients into the soil.

Recently I helped a good friend of my burn his 5-acre field. If you’re thinking about doing a controlled burn here are a few things to keep in mind.

In GA we usually burn in March, before the new green grasses come up. That's a challenge because that’s the time of the year it rains a lot.
Most likely you will need a burn permit. Contact your state forestry department, they will let you know if you need a permit, plus they are a tremendous help. Often, they will assist you in the burn.
Cut a good fire break between the land you want to burn and the forest what you don't. Remember it’s called a “controlled burn” for a reason.
Get help. This is not a one-man job. For your safety and the safety of the burn you’ll need a few friends that know what they’re doing.
Stay focused. Know which way the wind is blowing and how fast it’s blowing.
Again, it’s called a control burn so manage the progress of the burn lighting small sections of the land.
It’s not over until its out. Make sure the fire is completely out before leaving the burn.

I hope this was helpful. For more info a simple google search will provide you with numerous websites that have tons of information on controlled (prescribed) burns for where you live.

Mike Austin

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Benefits of controlled burning

Insect and disease control

Prescribed fire is the most effective and practical means of controlling brownspot disease in longleaf pine seedlings and cone insects such as the white pine cone beetle.

Aesthetic appearance enhancement

Prescribed fire improves recreation and aesthetic values by increasing occurrence and visibility of flowering annuals and biennials and maintains open spaces for vistas.

Native vegetation improvement

Use of prescribed fire encouraging the new growth of native vegetation, and maintaining the many plant and animal species whose habitats depend on periodic fire.

Grazing improvement

Prescribed fire improves grazing in open pine stands on the Coastal Plain by increasing availability, palatability, quality, and quantity of grasses and forbs.

Seeding and planting preparation

Prescribed fire is useful when regenerating southern pines. On open sites, prescribed fire can expose mineral soil and control competing vegetation until seedlings become established.

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I have always enjoyed taking youth hunting and fishing. It is partly to mentor, recruit, and ensure the future of our sport but what I love about it the most is enjoyment it brings to them. I get more joy from seeing the look on a child’s face after they harvest an animal than if I had if I were the one behind the gun or bow. Aside from all that, I also remember when I was that kid.

What Age is Appropriate for Hunting?

The age when a child or youth can legally carry a gun and shoot a big-game animal differs depending on where you live. Some states have no age limit. Others range from 10 to 16 years old and may include requirements about hunting as an apprentice or with a mentor. Many states also require a hunter safety course. Find out here what hunting age requirements your state has.

Preparation before taking a kid out:

\nPrepare them mentally.\n
1. Preparation is essential to helping a child understand and enjoy a new hunting experience—and a critical aspect of that is mental preparation.
2. How to explain Hunting to child: Hunting is about so much more than just harvesting an animal. It's exploring, bonding with family and friends, appreciating nature and the wonder of mountains and woods and wildlife. Sharing your excitement for that and explaining the circle of life—nature's way of taking and giving; when something dies, it gives new life to something else—is a great place to start a conversation with children and even toddlers.
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1. Take them scouting
2. Go shed hunting
3. Share trail cam pics
4. Plant food plots
5. Create mineral sites
6. Build Blinds
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\nPractice Responsible hunting - A child's most influential teacher when it comes to good hunting practices is the one who takes them out most. If that’s you, polish up your own ethics then help youth learn be good stewards.

What kids should take away from the hunt:

\nStewardship and respect. A good hunter learns respect for the animals, the land, and to accept stewardship over both.
\nSkills to help provide. Youth learn about resources in the world they can hunt and harvest. They develop skills that help them provide for themselves and their families.
\nPatience, control, and confidence. Hunting is a sport that requires diligence, discipline, and courage—all attributes that help youth gain self-confidence.
\nHunting is Fun. The most important thing is to make fun for them. Don’t put pressure on them. You need to be there to congratulate them when they succeed but more importantly to encourage them when they fail.

If you haven’t done so yet, you should find a kid to take hunting. I think you will enjoy it. I know that do. And remember you were that kid once too.

-Brad Thomas

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One could say, \"Memorial Day and hunting aren’t connected.” That’s not wrong, but it’s also not completely true either. Memorial Day began the last Monday of May in 1866 in Waterloo, NY. Business closed and the day to set aside to decorate the graves of the fallen soldiers of the Civil War. Records show that formerly enslaved people were some of the first organizers of the holiday. The unofficial holiday spread across the nation and was made an official Federal Holiday in 1971.

At the heart of Memorial Day is the formal remembrance of those who give their lives for the freedoms that we hold so dear and sets our great nation apart. The basic freedom that declares “… all men are created equal” and have the right to “…life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” Without the men and women who gave their lives for these freedoms we would not have the Republic that defends our way of life, and this includes all that is hunting. What does Memorial Day have to do with Hunting; everything - and more!

When you celebrate Memorial Day remember our soldiers who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom, and let these sacred sacrifices not just be a cause for celebration but a CALL to preserve these freedoms for generations to come.
God Bless you, and God Bless America!

-MIke Austin

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Back at the end of April Mike (Austin) and myself along with Field Staffers Richard Flemming, Lorelei Grace, Chad Miller, and Jason Rupczyk got to spend a few weeks at Impisi Safaris in Limpopo South Africa.
Mike and myself had been planning and preparing our trip for months. It’s something I’ve dreamed of but now it was becoming a reality. After my 20hr flight from Alabama we arrived in South Africa! After a 4hr drive Mike and I finally arrived at Impisis Safaris and hunted the first week before the other guys came in the second week. It’s almost unexplainable how exciting it was to enjoy being in the bush and seeing all the different species of animals every time you sat in the hide. Besides the hunting and the absolute fantastic food we had the opportunity to eat, just to get to spend time with Jan and Anton Teljaard (owners of Impisis Safaris) and also getting to hunt with Steven and Kevin Schwartz of Nkwazi safaris. I was able to harvest several animals and be with Mike on his Buffalo hunt. The second week the winners of the Treezyn / Impisis giveaway arrived and Johan Smit with HunTech Pro. In total the four winners, Mike and myself harvested 23 animals and donated more than 3000lbs of meat to the local community. It was a fantastic time had by all of us. I’m now counting the days until I get to return !!
I highly recommend Impisi Safaris if you are thinking of going to hunt South Africa.

-Joe Willis

Several of these hunts will be featured on HunTech Pro and South African Hunting Journal if you would like to check them out.

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