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The ability to use AI to identify bucks and does has helped reduce my e-scouting time dramatically. The improvements over the past couple of years is significant, and the ability to target weather fronts and other historical data in addition to “dates” is something I am looking forward to this...

The bobwhite quail is considered one of the key indicator species in Missouri, whereas deer are consider a keystone species. Having good populations of both requires pollinators. In 2017 (the year we purchased the farm), we started planning for pollinators, a project that came to pass in 2021...

The website is https://www.spypoint.com/us/en. I have used both a Mac and a PC to access my photos. While I like the phone/iPad app better, it like the ablity to use the computer to get pictures. I can also use the computer on for my Stealthcam and Cuddeback system. Here is a screenshot of the...

I am counting triplets, not twins in this picture.

I know several former pellet stove users in my area. I know of no former wood stove users in my area. Sell it. Unless your place is huge, you might consider the old batching building for bunks. In my dream home I would have an outdoor toilet and shower. That would take some work, but you have...

Refurbished SpyPoint Micro Link LTE's can be had for $180 for six. They also have the solar cameras (I have four) for about $70 each direct from SpyPoint. The basic 100 pictures per month is free with all SpyPoint Cell Cams. The 100 "club" membership gives you 250 pictures per camera--for an...

While I do not anticipate hunting the property until 2026, I would like to get some cameras on the property. Two years ago there were bear on the property almost every day, along with lots of rabbits and raccoons. With the passing of my in-laws, the bears left as no-one is planting gardens or...

I checked the water holes and “topped ‘em off” this evening. Despite being in a drought, it only took 20 gallons each to fill them to the top. This doe was enjoying the soybeans, and stayed around until I was about 50 yards away. This print dwarfed several that were nearby. Historically...

The majority of low end cell cameras still use SD cards. The new generation will have built in memory that overprints once some huge number of pictures is reached. All of the cell cameras I have take pictures when the cell is down or I am not paying for a subscription service. Solar makes it...

Reading harvest reports and community listening session statements is depressing (as a deer hunter): - Jessica Holmes, DNR Wildlife Manager, Tower Wildlife Areas, "The most dramatic declines could be found in Permit Areas (PA) 176, 177, and 178." - David Lonsky, local hunter, "I’ve seen 9...

My project today was getting the Game Winner (Academy Sports store brand) 5’ metal stand put together. With a heat index over 100, I didn’t hurry, and despite the instructions stating the install would take four people, I was able to put the stand together in a few hours by myself. My plan is...

Use on water is definitely different….I did see some in the sub $2K range that had good reviews from sailers. The price of all electronic optics has gone down. The ATN thermal RGrizzz is getting is half the price today as it was when introduced. Of course, the question is “buy yesterday’s...

The Missouri Department of Conservation in partnership with Quail Forever and two wildlife foundations hosted a quail habitat field day for landowners. Here are the key take homes and some pictures: 1) The best tool is a September burn rotation every three or four years. 2) Unlike deer plots...