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Posted: 3/15/2012 6:17:43 PM
[Last Edit: 3/15/2012 6:35:43 PM by supremeweasel67]
Originally Posted By Iowaredneck: A farmer a buddie used to hunt on leased his land then was pissed that the only thing taken by the outfitter was couple buck  I hope the deer eat every kernal of corn on the whole damn farm this year.We went through that years ago. Had access to land, then along came the outfitters. They kept it off limits and only allowed "trophy" bucks to be taken. (penalty if got shooting under certain points).
Several hundred acres, and only a few select bucks were being killed.
Farmer complained deer were eating everything.
I was hunting an adjacent property, and I was within 10 yards of property line. After 2 hours I hear an atv coming through the field. Pulls within 50 yards, I wave and guy says something. I get up and start walking because I couldn't hear. Get close to the guy, and I ask if I am Over the line. He tells me no, I am ok. Tell him I was just looking to kill some doe for the freezer before my leave ended. He then tells me to go anywhere on his place to kill doe. Keep in mind this guy has always been nasty and not allowed anyone on his place, even if a wounded deer went on his place and you just wanted to recover it.
I told my dad and he could not believe it.
Other locals told us that the deer were destroying his crops, there would be herds (in the 100s) out in his fields.
I never did go on his place, but he is one of those that no longer leases his place out. Seems outfitters thought they owned the place instead of leased. ( drove through fields, cut trees, etc....)
ANYWAY......... So what is the update on your endeavors? Only about a month until turkey season , right?
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Posted: 3/15/2012 6:47:21 PM
Originally Posted By supremeweasel67:
.....ANYWAY......... So what is the update on your endeavors? Only about a month until turkey season , right? Trying to locate several roosts early? 
Got that flashlight taped to your shotgun barrel already? 
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Posted: 3/15/2012 6:56:50 PM
[Last Edit: 3/15/2012 7:21:05 PM by Iowaredneck]
Record or near record highs all week my winter wheat is looking great Im going to leave it as long as I can then plow it up and plant some RR soybeans. I havent checked my trail cam in a couple weeks BUT lots of tracks coming and going.
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Posted: 3/15/2012 7:01:19 PM
Originally Posted By danc46: You are going to give people the wrong idea about me.
Originally Posted By supremeweasel67: .....ANYWAY......... So what is the update on your endeavors? Only about a month until turkey season , right? Trying to locate several roosts early? Got that flashlight taped to your shotgun barrel already? Besides...... I don't need a flashlight. I have night vision devices. HaHa!
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Posted: 3/15/2012 7:05:28 PM
Originally Posted By Iowaredneck: Record or near record highs all week my winter wheat is looking great Im going to leave it as long as I can then plow in up and plant some RR soybeans. I havent checked my trail cam in a couple weeks BUT lots of tracks coming and going. What is plan for the summer/ early fall crop planting? Supplemental plantings? Any plans for protein pellets during July, August, September ? What water sources do you have on your place? |
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Posted: 3/15/2012 7:28:10 PM
Originally Posted By supremeweasel67:
Originally Posted By Iowaredneck:
Record or near record highs all week my winter wheat is looking great Im going to leave it as long as I can then plow in up and plant some RR soybeans. I havent checked my trail cam in a couple weeks BUT lots of tracks coming and going. What is plan for the summer/ early fall crop planting? Supplemental plantings? Any plans for protein pellets during July, August, September ?
What water sources do you have on your place? They will have soybeans to eat on till about mid september than I'll tear it up to put it in winter rye. Its in the horseshoe of a small creek with a large creek 200y away. Nice secluded spot but prone to flooding. Also have a mineral feeder there and have a home made corn feeder I keep there in the winter months |
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Posted: 3/15/2012 8:09:30 PM
[Last Edit: 3/15/2012 8:11:24 PM by supremeweasel67]
Keep us posted.
Pics of progression, changes, etc...
A little improvements as you go along, have big payouts.
Not sure what you use for mineral sites, but plain old salt blocks are hard to beat.
With that said.... I tried numerous "magic stuff" , and the 2 that have done the best for us are. Trophy Rock and Lucky Buck.
They both can be quite pricey to keep up with, but I have seen deer come across fields headed on a direct path to hit the site.
I experimented a couple of years by placing multiple spots of different brands out. Those 2 , hands down get the most attention on our place.
One of the Lucky Buck sites they have dug it out 5 feet wide by 3 feet deep.
DO NOT place within 5 feet of a trail you walk. It will become a "broken ankle trap" after they get done.
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Posted: 3/15/2012 8:54:17 PM
[Last Edit: 3/15/2012 8:54:44 PM by danc46]
Originally Posted By supremeweasel67:
Originally Posted By danc46:
You are going to give people the wrong idea about me.Originally Posted By supremeweasel67:
.....ANYWAY......... So what is the update on your endeavors? Only about a month until turkey season , right? Trying to locate several roosts early?
Got that flashlight taped to your shotgun barrel already?
Besides...... I don't need a flashlight. I have night vision devices. HaHa! 
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