Deer, Turkeys, and Beyond: Management to Benefit Wildlife on Your Property
When: Saturday, June 20th, 2026 | 8:30am - 4pm
Where: Mebane, NC
*Location details provided upon registration
Join staff from NC Wildlife Resources Commission, NC Wildlife Federation, NC State University, and other partners for a hands-on workshop focused on practical wildlife habitat management for private landowners. The workshop will be held in Alamance County.
Participants will learn about wildlife habitat requirements and how to align management practices with landowner objectives, with a strong focus on deer and turkey. Get an opportunity to see and discuss implementing management techniques such as planting native plant species, managing volunteer vegetation, disking, selective herbicide applications, turkey nesting and brooding cover, and hedgerow management.
The workshop will also cover establishing and maintaining food plots for deer and turkey, available cost-share opportunities, forest management strategies including thinning and prescribed fire, and methods to enhance forest understory vegetation. Attendees will gain practical, field-based knowledge while networking with fellow landowners and natural resource professionals.
Attire: Be prepared for field conditions that may include tall vegetation and varied weather. Closed-toe shoes, long pants, hats, sunscreen, insect repellent, and rain gear are recommended.
Registration:
Pre-registration is required to attend this workshop, and the cost is $15 per person, with a box lunch and snacks provided. Space is limited, so register early.
Registration deadline: June 12th
Register and get more details: bit.ly/DeerTurkeyEventJune26 
Note: Participation for this workshop is limited, and it is being offered at a discounted rate, so please register for this event only if you plan to attend and arrive no later than 8:30 am on June 20.