Wild Bulletin, Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Fish and Wildlife: Looking to build habitat that benefits wildlife species near you? February is a great time to complete winter habitat ...

Brush piles can be constructed from logs or stones, using the larger materials at the bottom and leaving a hole for animals to go in and out. PVC pipes can even be used, the site says.

It isn’t hard to improve the habitat for small game on your property. Here are eight projects you can do at home. It isn't hard to bring more rabbits and squirrels to your land .

Why build a brush pile? A mound of woody, vegetative material, even a small one, can furnish as beneficial wildlife cover.

These store-bought rabbits do not have the needed skills to survive in the wild. They lack the ability to forage for food and don’t have the same survival instincts wild cottontails do.