Wildlife make their homes in backyards, large tracts of wooded
land, marshes, swamps and even the desert. There are five
requirements to good habitat. If all five requirements are met,
the hunter will find many different types of wildlife. They are:
All animals need to eat. If grasses, nuts, berries, seeds, bugs
and browse are available, animals will come to eat. All animals
need water to survive. The water could come from a lake, pond,
river or small creek. When it is not present, animals will
travel far to find it. Animals, just like people, need cover.
This protects them from weather extremes and helps them hide
from predators and care for their young. For some, adequate
cover could just be a large tuft of grass, a fallen tree, a cave
or a brushy area. All animals need room to roam. Some require
larger amounts of space than others. Animals need the food,
water, cover and space arranged in such a way that it is
conducive for them to stay in that area. If all of the habitat
needs are met, you should see wild