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It’s not what I would call common, but I see it frequently. Last fall I had several different apple trees with blooms in November. There is one variety of apple I have read about that it is common to see blossoms twice in the spring. I can’t recall the variety, but I read it on the BHCF website.

Yes, Striped June. They are starting a little early this year. It is usually about June 10 when they start falling.

June apples on May 31. Saw the deer eating them and walked over and picked these up.

Three more things are happening near me that could change my hunting. Time will tell how much and whether for better or worse: 1. Bordering me on the southeast they cut timber this spring in a 20 acre woods. This will be a grown up jungle soon. I'm not sure if the guy who hunts it will know...

He has a lot of experience and knows about deer damage. In fact, we discussed that. One reason he was willing to wait late is because it takes them that long to harvest all of the land he has. He said, "I wouldn't be finished by that time anyway."

I think he would do as little as 20 acres, and that might be a good compromise.

I really like all of the feedback. Thanks, and keep it coming.

Yes, I'm thinking that way too, but I wanted to run it by everyone here to make sure I wasn't missing something important. I also think tall corn (and beans to a lesser degree) are cover - especially in a spot a human hasn't been in several weeks. Thanks for your thoughts.

The farmer would let me mow down a row or two of corn if I paid for it. And that would be perfectly legal in KY.

Nearly all my property lines have good screening from grown up fence rows. I do have some people who hunt near the line but they can’t see into my fields. The crops wouldn’t make that worse. I’m already drawing in lots of deer in season with lots of fruit trees and plots, but you might lave a...

Good points. I still think I would get some travel outside the fields around the edges, and that is where my shooting lanes are. Also I think there would be lots of edge travel during the rut.

Income is always good, but that’s not my main driver here. I’m not sure if the hunting would improve, but I don’t think it would get worse. I’m getting older and cutting my prairie maintenance in half is a strong motivator. Also having a good relationship with this farmer is appealing. I could...

You have brought up some good point to consider Ben. Thanks.

I just made a post in my land tour thread about a change I'm considering making next year. I would like to hear your thought, so please check it out and let me know. Thanks - Steve

I'm considering making a change next year at my 100-acre farm where I have the 60-acre NWSG prairie, and I would like your opinions on this. My CREP contract has now expired, and I am no longer making any money for growing NWSGs. About 1/2 (or 30 acres) of the prairie is good farmland, and the...