A pillar in wildlife & habitat management, Dr. Craig Harper has transformed land stewardship across the country. His impact is undeniable and his dedication can be witnessed through years of research and public outreach. Southeast Whitetail salutes Craig for earning this prestigious Southeast Deer Study Group award last night at the 47th annual meeting.

Craig’s book A Guide to Wildlife Food Plots & Early Successional Plants may be the single best publication for any land steward. No matter the size of your property or the level of money invested in habitat, the book will absolutely be an asset.

I’ve had the pleasure of meeting Craig many times over the past several years. Working with him directly for the NDA Deer Steward 2 course at my farm last August was certainly a highlight of my land management career.

If you haven’t already done so, purchase his publications and learn how to convert your land to a wildlife mecca. Make sure to also follow his student’s research. Craig’s “coaching tree” of biologists and researchers rivals that of Nick Saban and Bill Belichick.