Hudson has now officially killed a handful of toms. This was his third season turkey hunting and his first four birds he's shot in a blind over decoys. Some really cool hunts but for his second tag this year he wanted to stalk a turkey. Sounded like a great idea to me, he needed something to challenge him more and expose him to some disappointment. haha He's been kind of spoiled up to this point. The first day we could get out was Saturday April 27th. We slept in and were hunting by... Read more ..read more

Whats the best way to pot norway spruce plugs? Do you use regular dirt from the ground the tree will be transplanted into or use miracle grow potting soil? Never did this before ..read more

He always has great articles. It starts out for the everyday hunter (which we need as most hunters still don’t understand this stuff). Then- gets more detailed on the strains, when it was discovered, how it impacts things, etc. Impacts of EHD & CWD …. Worth the read. EHD IMO is the biggest disease threat we will deal with. CWD…. I personally think we all need a very healthy level of skepticism based on the dollars paid for testing & no clear funding for a cure…. All the killing &... Read more ..read more

Seeing IBH post about sunflowers got me thinking. I don't think I've ever shared this little gem before? Quite a few years ago (15)? I planted about 6_8 Giant brand seeds around a garden by my cabin just for fun. They got to be from 9 _12 feet tall and a super heavy stalk. When fall came, the bucks absolutely hammered them!! Since then, I've done it every year. Have not seen even one not get rubbed. 100%. If they get a big enough stalk, even big heavy bucks can't tip them over. They do... Read more ..read more

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Assuming there is, and if so, can someone point me in the right direction to an existing thread on planting bare root trees? I have 21 acres at my home and have a 2 acre chunk that I want to start a nursery at ..read more

Thinking about getting into the burn for hire business. Should make short work of the county. Meet Thermonator, a flame-throwing robot dog with 30-foot range being sold by Ohio company — USA TODAY Throwflame, a Cleveland-based company, has unveiled a new invention aptly named Thermonator, a flame-thrower and robot dog all in one. apple.news Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk ..read more

How is the bird population looking in your area? I have not seen this many birds in years. Probably won't again. It has been an amazing Spring this year. Good luck during 4th all ..read more

In nw mn? Friend has 2 parcels about 2 miles apart. Both all riverbottoms. Bout 40 acres each. She's thinking of setting each on up for our 9 day gun season. Not an area to come and shoot booners although every few years, a couple slammer show up. Western MN. Red River bottom Norman county. 35 miles north of Moorhead. Lodging included ..read more

Whats the best way to maintain a new conifer planting for optimal growth and weed control? I currently use round up and stinger around trees to control weeds but should I plant grass or green strip around them or near them to help control other woody plants from growing in so I can mow between rows? I don't want to plant clover to attract deer near my trees and access path since it's a screen I'm trying to establish ..read more