This course is a basic introduction to the incorporation of wildlife objectives into planning forest management. Specifically, we will look at how relatively minor changes in timber marking can have major impacts on wildlife habitat. In addition to overview and background material provided by Mike Demchik, Ph.D., this course also provides species-specific management adaptations for ruffed grouse presented by Jon Steigerwaldt, regional biologist with the Ruffed Grouse Society, and white-tailed deer presented by Matt Esser, wildlife biologist with the DNR’s Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP).