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I've noticed for the last few years that the acorns from northern red oak are not consumed by deer or any type of wildlife on my property. All other white oaks, pin oaks, and shingle oaks are eaten but not northern red oak, which seem to be heavy producers. Has anyone else noticed this or have...

I have copious amounts of pin oak seedlings and would like to distribute them to areas in need of mast trees. Any thoughts on long term survival or growth if the taproot is severed in the process? Some of these seedlings have substantial tap roots. Any strategies/thoughts/concerns before I do...

I intend to plant a long row of shrubs (american plum, elderberry, roughleaf dogwood, and ninebark.) I have approximately 20 of each and want to create a wall of shrubbery to bisect a former cattle pasture. I am looking at the most efficient way to protect them from browse pressure. I was...

I am wanting to gauge the opinion of those with experience. Should I plant white oak acorns directly into ground and cage when they sprout or plant in containers and transplant seedlings and then cage?

I would like to start converting my maple/ash/elm/birch lowland areas to a swamp white oak/pin oak dominated landscapes. The pin oaks are already present so I really only want to add SWO's and release the ones currently present. I can either buy (hopefully) SWO seedlings from the MDC or I can...

It has been suggested to me that I plant a field of Alfalfa on a recently purchased property. I am aware of the spring and summer benefits of Alfalfa for deer, turkey, etc and the potential for some income. However, I'm concerned that in my latitude (West Central Illinois) such plainting won't...

I acquired a new lease in west central Illinois and it appears I will need to plant food directly into standing corn, which I have never done. I'm considering buying the hopper that feeds seed directly into a blower to distribute the seed. I am looking for any feedback/experience on this method...

Much of the lands of West Central Illinois that I frequently roam and hunt are covered in various hickory trees. Is there any reason to leave hickory trees standing if one is only seeking to create deer and turkey habitat? I can't think of a reason to have them, and they crowd out a lot of mast...