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Planted several areas of it this year for the first time mainly with pheasants in mind, but curious how the deer will react to it. I know for certain none of them have ever seen it in their lives, so not sure what to expect

Just walk away - you did your prep well and it looks decent. PATIENCE

You mean flat-billers!

Maybe I missed it - but are you wanting to keep the clover or till it under in August for brassicas?

100% - The older K's & J's that "click" when the filter drops for the first black and white photo of the evening is taken. Have seen deer come unglued from that little noise and walk around that location from there on out. Still use them but definitely dont place near stands.

Might want another wind break on the south end of the west field. Depending on the topography, any car headed northbound on that road will be able to see in on it all when the south corn isn't up. Did you just draw that all out on Microsoft Word? Looks nice!

Skip's recent social post addressed soybeans and some things that might cause deer to prefer one variety over another. Would bet vast majority of people don't even realize that there are many options when it comes to soybeans. I love hearing & learning what observations guys have seen over...

No trail cam pics yet, but came across the first fresh sign last night!

Is the bottom of your bin a screen or all one plastic mold with holes in it? Experimenting with this years fridge germ'd chestnuts. Some Burr and Swamp White as well. Started several inside, individual in both 5 gal and 2 gal grow bags, and the rest in community pots for the summer. In the...

Will you eventually pot all those?

Dont know your situation or goals, but at quick glance you might end up doing more harm to your hunting than good. Oats and some clovers should do well, you still need SOME sunlight if you do it though. Most likely going to need lime as well

What's the idea behind adding liberty and 24D? Some weeds building 24D tolerance? I haven't encountered any broadleaf that 24D wont nuke but I'm sure they exist.

Lots of big picture thoughts that've never crossed my mind before. What a complex unforeseen thing. The scary thing is all of the recent negative trends and Xbows aren't even in the mix yet. as Merle asked, "Are the good times really over for good?"

Impossible for anyone to answer. Your local deer numbers dictate that. Try it! Worst case they don't make it this year and you turn it into a green plot in August. No harm not foul I have several in the 2-3ac range but am in the prairie with very few deer and most disperse for the summer...

Wow what a killer looking property!! I's jealous! If deer are your goal it sounds like you need to get some standing grain in there.

That's good to know. I'm planning on planting a couple acres worth of long narrow strips for them at the moment. Thinking grain sorghum because I hear they like it, plus I liked the idea of being able to use a corn residual in it. Maybe I should do half clean sorghum and the other sorghum...

How large is the cattle pasture and what are some of the larger changes or plantings you made to it?

The white pines are a fantastic tree and I've experienced little to no browse on young ones BUT I am in a low deer number part of IL.

I've been tinkering with different pots the last few years for starting trees and am probably overcomplicating it - but what have you all found as the best size and type (plastic, grow bag etc. ) for starting and keeping young oaks through the winter to plant at 2 yo or even 3yo ??? I find a...