Not surprising, many recreational activities in the nonconsumptive category center on wildlife. This includes such opportunities as bird watching, watching wildlife, nature study, and photography where wildlife resources are the subject of attraction. It is often best to choose a particular wildlife creature to focus on. The amount of land you have or want to devote, and that of your neighbors affects what you can do with wildlife and which creatures you are most likely to attract.
The habitat requirements of animals with small home ranges may be met on small acreages while animals with large home ranges may require vast areas. For example, the habitat requirements for chipmunks are usually met on a small woodlot while a white-tail deer requires from one-half to three square miles depending on the quality of the habitat. Other wildlife have their own unique habitat requirements that may be met on your property if you enhance your forestland to meet their needs.