The Dream Continues! Project 2! Pic Heavy!

[darralld]

Originally Posted by Darton

Really, it has never been an option. I spoke with the biologist on James Collins and the radio collared bears move back east during September. It appears, from my last inquiry into this years regulations, that they have recently opened bear hunting up in Pittsburgh County east of HWY 69, so I will just have to see how things progress If the activity remains constant I will buy a license

Figured if you kept a bait active they might stick around & maybe some others would show up. Have some friends that live near Clayton & they do very well baiting them.

[Darton]

Originally Posted by darralld

Figured if you kept a bait active they might stick around & maybe some others would show up. Have some friends that live near Clayton & they do very well baiting them.

It very well might! Will have to see how things develop over the next couple of months

[Darton]

I am into the first 7 days of my 14 day camera survey. All of my mowing will take place next weekend to prep for the spraying and then for planting on Labor day! Opener is just around the corner fellas!

[Darton]

This picture pretty much speaks for itself

[DUKFVR]

Looking great Jay! Thanks for sharing! Always enjoy your posts.

[Booner Sooner]

Looks like you may need to start feeding a corn-prune mix

[Darton]

Originally Posted by Booner Sooner

Looks like you may need to start feeding a corn-prune mix

Deep down, I hope he was in the process of passing a cob

[Split_Brow]

Definitely got some regulars. That 8 finished out nicely!! A cob, or an opened pine cone would be nice too.

[Darton]

Made a quick trip to the land today just to pull the cards and feed the fish. With all of my project properties going I am struggling to find the time! Same old crew as usual! We will just have to see what the rut bring in

[wingnut]

The 8pt has finished really nice!

[Darton]

Originally Posted by wingnut

The 8pt has finished really nice!

He is definitely the front runner so far! Waiting on a wild card during the rut

[twdjr]

Nice game pics!

[Darton]

Originally Posted by twdjr

Nice game pics!

Thank you sir

[Rwc]

“Same old crew” is looking mighty fine my friend.

Rwc

[Darton]

Mowed and sprayed two weeks ago and was able to get it all plowed up and planted yesterday! I am sure happy to get that finished and look forward to only having the odds and ends left to accomplish before season

[Darton]

Thank goodness we got a little bit of rain! Looking forward to the next couple of days with more "supposedly" on the way

[Darton]

Just upgraded with a new, "to me", tractor and trailer to add to the tool box! John Deere 5203 with loader and a 20ft Kearney Goose-neck with 5 ft dovetail/ramps and 2 10K lb axles to accommodate future equipment purchases! Looking forward to the improved efficiency that this acquisition is going to bring

[Iamhooked]

Originally Posted by Darton

Just upgraded with a new, "to me", tractor and trailer to add to the tool box! John Deere 5203 with loader and a 20ft Kearney Goose-neck with 5 ft dovetail/ramps and 2 10K lb axles to accommodate future equipment purchases! Looking forward to the improved efficiency that this acquisition is going to bring

Nice upgrade. You will enjoy it.

[Darton]

Originally Posted by Iamhooked

Nice upgrade. You will enjoy it.

Really excited about it We got some serious rain up here today John, so the plots should get a big boost

[KactusKiller]

That will be handy, I wish we could get some rain. I am gonna just try to dust plant my plots and hope for rain.

[Darton]

The conclusion of deer season brings the start of project season! I decided to add a 16X60X12 overhang off the rear of the shop with an additional personnel door! I think the extra dry storage for some upcoming equipment additions will be welcomed Just a little more trim work on the exposed end and this addition will be a wrap! Looking forward to freeing up some shop space

[Rwc]

Looks good friend.

Rwc

[Iamhooked]

Nice addition. You will really appreciate your equipment under cover. Good job.

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[Darton]

Originally Posted by Rwc

Looks good friend.

Rwc

Thank you sir

Originally Posted by Iamhooked

Nice addition. You will really appreciate your equipment under cover. Good job.

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Thanks It sure beats having that investment sitting out in the weather!

[wingnut]

Jay, your shop looks awesome! The extra space will be very nice!

[Darton]

Originally Posted by wingnut

Jay, your shop looks awesome! The extra space will be very nice!

Thank you sir! I am really looking forward to filling it up

[Burnadell]

Thanks for the update. Looking nice!

[DZM]

Shop looks great Jay!

[Darton]

Originally Posted by Burnadell

Thanks for the update. Looking nice!

Thanks for checking in sir

Originally Posted by DZM

Shop looks great Jay!

Thank you sir Let me know when you are ready to kick off your projects and I will get you squared away

[Split_Brow]

The lean-to is the bees knees to the shop. You'll enjoy that for sure!

[Darton]

These are the before pics showing a normal timber profile of closed canopy forest with a bare under-story.

[DUKFVR]

Watching for the results. Good Work Jay!

[KactusKiller]

[Darton]

My plan consisted of hinge-cutting most tree's with less than a 12-inch diameter to increase horizontal cover for bedding and girdling select tree's that had over a 12-inch diameter to open up the canopy. My girdling mixture consisted of 50% Garlon 3A, 40% Water, and 10% Arsenal AC. This mixture has proven to kill even the most stubborn of tree's! The purpose of this project was to increase bedding cover, expand the crowns of the mature hardwoods that were left, and inspire new forbe production by increasing sunlight penetration to the forest floor. My plan is to incorporate one of these areas for every 50 to 75 acres of land to increase my lack of bedding cover! If you guys ever need herbicides check the company out below! They are awesome


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[Darton]

Originally Posted by DUKFVR

Watching for the results. Good Work Jay!

I am really happy with the way it turned out! On to the next project! It will put one man and a saw to the test for sure! How are things going with your place?

[Darton]

Originally Posted by KactusKiller

I can always count on you for motivation

[Rwc]

I like the ideal of additional bedding by selective cutting. I believe you will be shocked at the amount of new browse you get by doing so.

Going to be an unreal spring natural food plot.....

Rwc

[Darton]

Originally Posted by Rwc

I like the ideal of additional bedding by selective cutting. I believe you will be shocked at the amount of new browse you get by doing so.

Going to be an unreal spring natural food plot.....

Rwc

I am really looking forward to the result! Being able to increase both bedding cover and browse will be killing two birds with one stone

[Darton]

Finally got the trim finished up on my attached shed! The trailer now has a home

[DUKFVR]

Originally Posted by Darton

How are things going with your place?

We just put it on the market. Be looking for the next adventure if/when we sell.
The thinning looks good. I know it made a difference on our place when we thinned/cut out cedars as far as browse went.

[Darton]

Originally Posted by DUKFVR

We just put it on the market. Be looking for the next adventure if/when we sell.
The thinning looks good. I know it made a difference on our place when we thinned/cut out cedars as far as browse went.

Outstanding! Looking forward to following along on the new project

[Darton]

I added a new attachment to my Coon Hoods today to keep the more talented protein thieves at bay! Look forward to checking the camera card soon to see how it performs

[Darton]

Moved an existing stand about 40 yards to a new tree in order to adjust to the movement I observed this past season. With a little trimming I now have four really good lanes and that should really payoff!

[Darton]

Established this new set on an existing plot that I also relocated a feeder to as well! Looking forward to giving this area a little seat time this coming year

[Darton]

I relocated the clover plot stand about 20 yards to a large Cedar tree which will provide a better vantage point and a lot more cover! Hopefully, the new change will give me greater freedom of movement when the plot is full of deer

[DZM]

Your new stand locations look great! Especially like the one in the cedar tree

[Darton]

Originally Posted by DZM

Your new stand locations look great! Especially like the one in the cedar tree

Thank you sir! This social distancing thing is ensuring that I will go into this season being more prepared than I have ever been Really looking forward to you kicking off some projects at your place

[Darton]

Another day, another new set Finally had the time to set up a tree stand in a place that I have been intending to since I got the place! This location is an area I call the runway and the last three years have consistently shown that this segment is the most heavily traveled! It also helps that there is a perfect tree to utilize If this social distancing things keeps up, I am going to run out of trees

[Darton]

With the addition of another tree stand I thought why not add another Antler Shed Ended up placing it on the north end of a very long food plot placed in between two thickets. The placement allowed me to cut a trail right to the back door allowing for an easy entry and exit! Its always good to have options

[iamntxhunter]

Beautiful looking place you have. Great thread also.