This program has a very good payment from the government, with open enrollment. B. Remove Box Elder, Cottonwood, Ash and Elm. C. Large trees and brush should be kept to a minimum so sunlight can reach the ground and allow grass to grow. D. Encourage mass-producing trees and shrubs beneficial to wildlife. E. Severe winters with heavy snow are very difficult on pheasants, especially hens.
Evergreens provide excellent roosting at night for predator protection.
Dense cattail marshes also provide excellent cover. B. Overhead protection helps. C. Good cover is where you cannot see your feet, 3-5 ft. tall. D. Plant alfalfa, sweet pea, switch grass, trefoil. Burning prairie type grasses greatly improves the cover.