The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks has highlighted a nontraditional prescribed fire technique called “bow range burning.” Unlike the typical large-scale burns during the dormant season, this method involves small, controlled fires conducted near hunting stands or turkey blinds.
According to the department, these targeted burns stimulate the growth of high-quality sprouts and vegetation. The new growth provides attractive forage for white-tailed deer during early bow season and for turkeys in spring, often yielding rapid results.
The department encourages hunters and landowners to consider bow range burning as a tool for wildlife management and habitat enhancement. More information is available on their website.
For additional details, visit https://www.mdwfp.com/wildlife-hunting/private-lands-program/habitat-and-wildlife-information/bow-range-burning.
