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I would like to get back into a recurve this year. I used to shoot one years ago and had a blast with it. Anybody have any recommendations? I don't want the best, something midrange. Any help is appreciated. Thanks, BT

Do you guys think it's too late to plant natives? I'd like to get some in the ground this weekend but afraid of burning it up. I suppose it all depends on the rain... BT

I was wondering how many of you are either part of a qdm co-op or are initiating one. I've been in-process of one for about 2 years now and man is it tough. Getting everyone on the same page is difficult, but the rewards are awesome. For those of you who participate in one, do you have any...

I pulled this off the QDMA website for everyone to read. I will post the rest once they are available. BT QDMA Articles : The Big Picture - A Landowner's Guide to Sound Land Management Back to List By: Donnie & Amanda Wood QDMA’s last member survey revealed that over half of QDMA...

Last year I decided to experiment by digging a small pond in my timber. I used a track skidsteer and dug a pond roughly 12'x10'x6'. I went out into the timber the other day and could not believe all of the sign around that pond! There must have been 100's of tracks leading in and out of the...

I recently just sheared off 100's of hedges in a pasture at the base of the tree and I am planning on drilling over with beans shortly. Can anyone tell me what diameter I can drill over before it damages the drill? I was thinking anything over 6" will have to be rooted but I wanted to get some...

Does anybody have any experience with eliminating Brome grass? I've got a few too many acres of neglected ground smothered with brome. I'm planning on spraying the field in the next week or two, and then drilling in some beans. I've heard that Brome is a PITA (Pain In The A..)to get rid of...

ShedMD, I was interested to know what your soil is like out there? What are you doing if anything to prepare for planting this year? I'm just curious to see what you are up against in MD. I'd love to hear about it! Thanks, BT

I was wondering how everyone's rape plots turned out this year? Mine was destroyed in late summer so I never got to see results. I'm just curious if how well it compares to soybeans/corn. Thanks, BT

Hey guys/gals, I was wondering if anyone had any input as to when/where the Central IA QDMA banquet should be held. I was thinking around the time of the classic, but obviously a week b4/after. If anyone has ideas, please feel free to let me know. I apologize for not being active in the site...

I finished up the early muzzleloader season with a truly "Big Momma" I ended up shooting this doe at 8 yds out of a brushy fence row. It was a little close, but that's how I like it. I'd been hunting this area for an extremely large deer that I'd seen early summer. I went out 4 times and saw...

What do you think he'll age? I know it's not a prime picture to age, but take a shot at it. The photo is from last year, so lets age him for this year (add 1 to your guess) BT

Would anyone be willing to attend an aging seminar? Central IA QDMA is thinking about hosting a hands on aging seminar somewhere in central IA as a fundraiser. We would be bringing in qualified specialists to speak and display multiple pictures, jawbones, etc. to shed some light on...

Hey guys, Just wanted to let you know that we have put together a contact list for our branch. I will be sending them out today & tomorrow via email. Thanks, BT

Here is an article on Button Buck Biology by Brian Murphy (Head of QDMA) It's a good read. BT QDMA Articles : Button Buck Biology Back to List By: Brian Murphy You could feel the tension in the air as the truck neared the property's deer check-in station. Word had spread that Billy had...

I shot the bowtech mighty mite the other day and fell in love with it. I'm a Hoyt guy, so before I get a divorce with hoyt, I would like to know if anybody would recommend shooting another bow before I trade in my HavocTec. I have shot matthews, (excluding the outback), Hoyts (except for the...

I'm curious to see how many Iowa archers have harvested a doe this year. If you have taken a doe this year or harvest one later in the season, I would love to hear about. I would also love to see pictures and hear stories about the harvest(s). I need a group of doe photo's for QDMA...

I'm excited to announce that the Central Iowa QMDA Branch will be holding their first meeting Tonight. The meeting will take place at Larry Zach's studio in Ankeny (641 South Ankeny Blvd.) and will start at around 6:00pm. Dan Lokken, midwest rep. for QDMA will be attending and giving a small...

Send me a PM when you get a chance, it's somewhat time sensitive. Thanks, BT

I went to my farm tonight to find my 2 acres of dwarf essex rape demolished by the deer herd. Last week it was about 8 inches tall, and tonight the whole field is browsed almost to the ground. I also have two acres of oats adjoining the rape, 5 acres of alfalfa and 150 acres of soybeans in...