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Call of the Outdoors Episode 53: Keep Wildlife Wild-The Dangers of Supplemental Feeding

Call of the Outdoors Episode 53: Keep Wildlife Wild-The Dangers of Supplemental Feeding

Update: 2025-01-01
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Piling up corn for deer might seem helpful during harsh winters, but feeding wildlife is actually dangerous to animals and humans.


Deputy Executive Director Dave Gustafson and Wildlife Veterinarian Dr. Andrew Di Salvo join host Matt Morrett to explain how supplemental feeding negatively impacts wildlife, why food plots and birdfeeders are different, and how Pennsylvanians can create complex habitat in their own backyards.


Episode Highlights:


The ways supplemental feeding can harm wildlife


How feeding deer can disrupt habitat for other species


Why food plots can be beneficial for several species


Best practices for birdfeeders


Tips for helping wildlife long-term no matter where you live 


Resources:


Learn more about the dangers of feeding wildlife.


Find six things you can do for wildlife.


Explore ways to improve habitat for wildlife.

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Call of the Outdoors Episode 53: Keep Wildlife Wild-The Dangers of Supplemental Feeding

Call of the Outdoors Episode 53: Keep Wildlife Wild-The Dangers of Supplemental Feeding

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