Recent content by Atj83

I appreciate all the replies. Decided to plant a blend of beans, peas, BW, sunflower, rape and CC for early bow candy crop. Will broadcast and crimp with cultipacker (first time trying this) in the next few days. Recent trail cam pictures showing the BW has shot up, still not as tall as I...

Are you suggesting oats/peas/CC/brassica for fall or to add to BW next spring? I thought about trying oats & brassica this fall but figured the plots are too small and WR would be a better soil builder for next spring/summer prior to planting BW again. I understand that I need to terminate the...

First year plotting on new property. Have 4 small 1/8-1/3 acre plots in vey sandy soil. Soil report showed 5.3 ph and 1.5 OM. Hired a ag lime buggy to correct the ph and planted buckwheat this spring with the plan to crimp and plant a fall WR heavy mix. Problem is the deer are hammering the...

Did some more chainsaw work. Cleared a bunch of buckthorn and treated the stumps. Can anyone I’d this tree? Several growing in the lowlands kettles. Only 10-12’ tall.

Bagged a 10pt with the muzzleloader Friday so had an opportunity to start habitat improvement work. Released a few black walnut that I didn’t realize don’t play nicely with apple trees planted this spring. Left one hinged. Released several aspen trees. 75-100 footers. Amature chainsaw user...

Thanks for alll the replies. Lots of good information!

First post but have been lurking for years. Looking to improve a new 40 acre hunting property in central WI, Adams County (Zone 4/5). Soil is very sandy, "Wisconsin Central Sand". Property is located on the very crest of the hill. Several glacial kettles. There is good ag in the area and...