Iowa Bucks
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I would like some input on how to take a property with a lot of open timber(but not thick ground cover) and make the property thicker so it's more appealing to deer allowing them to bed and remain on the property.
Read dbltree forum on hinge cutting and bedding areas. That would be top notch for any timber. If ur around Des Moines gimme a holler. There's also posts on timber stand improvement in the dbltree habitat section last- look at switchgrass section & native grasses or mixes with Forbs. I'd be direct seeding in areas as well as tree plantings. So- sorry- my short answer just got long. There's a lot to it but bottom line, step 1 will involve a lot of education & a chainsaw.
If a guy didn't have time to do it himself is there anyone on here that does it?Whatwould it cost to do say 20 acres. And people on here that have done it did it achieve the desired results
If a guy didn't have time to do it himself is there anyone on here that does it?Whatwould it cost to do say 20 acres. And people on here that have done it did it achieve the desired results
You should contact fsa office and ask about REAP program. I signed up 40 ac block this summer and they pay 140 an acre for the work. You can do it or farm it out to someone to complete. Please me if you want to talk.
Chip I have not done it on this farm yet but I have on others. The cool thing is when your neighbors do nothing and you make all these improvements like food, crp and timber work. You will become the spot deer want to be.
They already want to be where the food is.....I know an A-1 farm for sale in Marion county if atone is interested!
We're you happy with the results did the deer take to the new cover pretty quickly?
We're you happy with the results did the deer take to the new cover pretty quickly?
If you do it right, they will instantly be in it. Usually 2-3 years before it really gets crazy but if you do it right, results are extremely fast and unbelievable difference.
Sligh,
What do you mean by crazy ??