08/10/2026
August Land and Pond Management Calendar
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August Land and Pond Management Calendar
Prepare Dove Fields: Begin prepping now for September hunting. Mowing, disking, burning and grazing can all be used depending on the crop.
Plant Fall Food Plots: Wheat, oats, rye, chicory, and turnips can all be planted starting late August.
Check Water Control Structures: Look for clogging from beaver damage. Designs for beaver exclusion devices are available from the Natural Resource Conservation Service.
Clear Trees & Shrubs From Dams: Trees and shrubs should be removed from dams to prevent roots from causing leakage. Grasses help prevent surface erosion on dams and spillways.
Monitor Pond Water Haziness: Look for overly green water. If a white object is not visible at 12 inches, a fish kill is likely. Reduce chemical fertilizer or manure runoff into the pond where possible.
For more, check out the factsheet! https://bit.ly/LandPondOSU
