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    Arizona Elk Hunt Unit 10. Took 25 Years to Draw a tag

    Went to the University of Arizona and shot my first elk in 5B south. back in 1989. Moved back to WI. in 1992 and once I had some $ I began applying to western tags. I have 25 points for moose in WY. 25 for Elk and Mule Deer in Nev. 25 for mule deer in CO. This was a bucket list bull as I've...
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    Arizona Elk Hunt Unit 10. Took 25 Years to Draw a tag

    Bucket List Bull
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    Sausage texture

    Also 80 Lean to 20% fat on hard sausages like Salmi and Summer. 70-30% 0r 75-25% on Brats, Italians etc. I typically Use picnic (A pork picnic cut is a cut of pork that comes from the shoulder area of the pig. It is also known as a picnic shoulder or pork shoulder. ) It's around 70-30 fat to...
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    Sausage texture

    #ed generation Sausage maker. To get better texture, Grind meat partially frozen and have the blades on your grinder sharpened. On smaller grinders heat builds up and makes the texture mushy. ( I use a 3/8 plate ) I cube all my meat into 3"x3" , apply the seasoning and hand mix to get even...
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    Thinned Pine Stand

    I also raise cattle and this year my plan is to rotationally graze and add cover crops to increase forage biomass. We were very dry here in WI last fall. Last fall I overseeded CR, Crimson Clover, Hairy Vetch ,Winter Peas and Annual Rye Grass into my Paddocks. This Feb 7th I frost seeded Balady...
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    Thinned Pine Stand

    Did you use Crimson Clover w/ the Rye?
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    Thinned Pine Stand

    Lots of work, sorry you had to sell. If I can get a stand of Rye like this. I'd be greatful. Would give me the tinder to burn .
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    Thinned Pine Stand

    That's the Machine I need. Thanks for sharing, MM
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    Thinned Pine Stand

    Yes, 4-5 tons of lime/acre. has to dry up so I can burn off Needle Thatch. Also have to do some stump removal and make paths. Wondering if a Fecon can handle the pine stumpage, mostly 12-14"
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    Thinned Pine Stand

    I'm in SE Wisconsin,5 acre stand. Buckthorn is one of my concerns. Was think if I could be a stand of Rye or wheat to grow. I could use this a fuel for fire burn off the undergrowth and manage w/ minimal chemicals?
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    Thinned Pine Stand

    Removed 70% of a mature pine stand. Logged it off and burned brush piles. Ant thoughts on restoration/ Cover cropping for deer and Wildlife? Thanks MM
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