Recent content by frlu0501

Thanks Jack, this is very helpful. I will consider buckwheat. We've been lightly disturbing the soil in certain areas for years, usually to plant trees and shrubs. I currently have a couple areas we cleared/disturbed from last fall. One will be used for planting chestnuts and oaks, the other...

That's a good question. I really like the natural approach and it works great for early season and the rut. However, come December and winter months, the deer do not yard on our property, mostly because there is not much winter food/browse. I'd like to add a food plot to provide more winter food...

I have access to tractor and wheeler. Pretty much anything I would need to create a food plot.

I've never planted a food plot. I've been attempting to turn the property into all natural food sources with shrubs, fruit trees, ect. I've been hesitant to plant annual food plots because I prefer a more natural, long-lasting, perennial solution. However... wIth that in mind, I would like to...

I'd like to gather thoughts, opinions, or personal experiences on ordering trees from more southern zones. Our property is in the middle of zone 4 in southern MN. I'm considering, and worried about, ordering trees from more southern zones (5 and 6). Does anyone have any experience (good or...

I do have a lot of basswood, some was logged a couple years ago. I could cut down more basswood, that's a good thought. We have a variety of trees in our woods but we're lacking browse. We have some choke-cherry, elderberry, and plums, but very minimal right now. My thought is, the list of...

I'm looking for opinions on sustainable winter browse that will not require the maintenance of food plots. I have a variety of large acorn producing oaks that are great for early season. However, come mid/late-November and December, the acorns are gone and deer yard-up elsewhere. Late season...