By Gary DiGiuseppe


for livestock, such as kleburg bluestem. It’s not very palatable. So it depends on your goals — if you’re strictly livestock-orient- ed, strictly wildlife-oriented or a mixture decides what treatments you would use.” He says there can be room for both


enterprises, particularly since wildlife- oriented operations are more profi table than are livestock at this time. “If you’re strictly wildlife-oriented, I would say using livestock as a tool is very benefi cial. Don’t take livestock out of the mix,” Kunz says. “And if you’re strictly livestock-oriented, you can supplement your income by man- aging for wildlife as well.” How much brush to leave depends on


the species and the mix of species. “If you’re managing for quail and turkey, opening up some areas would benefit those species and benefi t your livestock operation. If you’re more deer-oriented you probably want a lot more brush. De- pending on the brush species you already


Your goal for wildlife and livestock production will help determine the intensity of your brush control program.


have, that [need for brush variety] can range considerably.” Deer are hardy and can survive with


less brush, but leaving 60 to 70 percent of the brush can maximize their potential. Leaving 30 to 50 percent of the brush cover would be benefi cial for quail. Kunz says, “Since much of South Texas


has already been cleared, I would tell people who are trying to manage their brush to leave those places that have a


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