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    Anyone build a blind / platform with a bottom access hatch?

    I have done the climb through hatch once...and never again. I finally converted that blind over a traditional access using a ladder. Disadvantages of Deer Blind Access Hatches Difficult Entry and Exit: Entering through the floor requires vertical climbing, which can be challenging...
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    Raccoon trapping

    I believe there are den trees on our neighbors property. When I was retrieving a deer that cross the line to expire last October, I saw a large dead/dying Oak with a nice cavity and lots of claw marks that is close to the hottest trap. I've not seen any like that on our property, but there could...
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    Raccoon trapping

    This one was on the edge of this food plot about 150 yards from the house. The most productive set is on a trail from a bedding area in the woods that goes into a good plot on the north of the property. All of my traps are on edge areas. I have several that have produced nothing for several...
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    Raccoon trapping

    One more raccoon succumbed, raising the season predator count to 23 'coons; 5 'possums and 1 skunk.
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    Raccoon trapping

    I have friends in the Ozarks that would love to see that 'coon in the Spoon and Crockpot club!
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    Calling all soil sample experts

    This was a fun question to pass by my father, who is a long retired agronomist. The jump from 6.0 to 7.1 pH in three years is significant but possible, given your use of pelletized lime and the management of your plots. Pelletized lime is highly processed and much finer than standard ag lime...
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    Tar River SAYA-507 No Till Drill

    Sorry to hear of this. These NT drills can not be abused regardless of the brand. The reason our water and soil districts are no longer providing drills for rent is due to abuse and the cost of repairs. Here is a link of the proper speed: Planting with a No-Till Drill Here is a link of a Tar...
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    Raccoon trapping

    I'm about to the end of the 2025-2026 season. This weekend I'll pull the traps out, prep them for storage and begin thinking about placement for next season. Season Total to date: 22 'coons, 5 'possum, 1 skunk--28 potential nest predators. The 2026-2027 Raccoon/Skunk/Oppossum season opens...
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    New Hope Creek Home

    Our home & farm is in Clinton County, which is the same latitude as Pike County.
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    New Hope Creek Home

    At home, some of the deer, like this yearling, are still holding their antlers:
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    New Hope Creek Home

    From the Cabin Property: This is the first picture I've ever had of deer and turkey together at our Ozark property since first putting up cameras in 2012. Both hens and toms have been on camera this season:
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    Raccoon trapping

    It looks another one at the same spot on Honey Oats Cheerios. Over the years this has been the best spot on the property. Next season I will run two traps--something I've done in the past at this location. I am looking forward to trying CBW's recommendation of catfood/corn/sunflower & vanilla...
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    Building a coyote & hog black rifle...

    Yes. In Oklahoma you can bring a rifle with you when turkey hunting, but only to shoot a hog or coyote. Last year I saw an Aoudad--I'd definitely take one if the unlikely opportunity arises.
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    Raccoon trapping

    Raccoon #21 down--Season predator count 27. Unlike yesterday, this one opted to become tree fertilizer.
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    Raccoon trapping

    I had two raccoons and one possum checking out this trap, only to pass on the opportunity to become fertilizer.
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