Recent content by soavejas

Hello all. My 5 camera J series system had been working flawlessly until recently. 1 camera has seemed to stop sending images but still is sending daily reports to the non cellular receiver. This camera is in a sensitive area so I'd like to have an idea what the problem may be before barging...

Just a little update after looking at the leaves I found some that had very deep lobes resembling bur oak and some that didn't have deep lobes resembling Swamp white. I'm assuming I have them intermixed within the same stand. Most appeared to have flaking bark on the branches and not corky bark...

Thanks for the ideas guys. I might have to take a look for some leaves next time I'm at the property. I'll definitely take a closer look at the bark on the branches. It sounds like in the winter corky bark is the way of identifying the difference. How about in the summer, just the deep lobes...

Yes but I didn't grab any or snap any pictures of those. I could if that would help ID them though

I've always assumed these were swamp white oaks but now I'm not so sure. What do you guys think? If you're sure one way or another what is the dead giveaway if there is one? Also for those that have both species does there seem to be a preference by deer as far as acorns and browse go? Thanks!

I would strongly recommend Steve Bartylla's habitat book. He goes in great depth in how to set up a property for deer hunting. I've read and listened to stuff from almost every deer and habitat manager I can get my hands on and in my opinion nobody even comes close to Steve. The first step...

If you're planning on trying to establish dogwood cuttings I would recommend Silky dogwood as opposed to the Red Osier dogwood that you mentioned. Silky dogwood seems to propagate much better from cuttings while still growing well in swamps, ditch banks, stream edges etc... Oh and you might...

Do you know what post number the instructions can be found in? That's an intriguing idea but this thread has grown so much I can't find it.

Hey guys, I've got a couple young apple trees that I'd like to transplant out to the farm this offseason. I was originally thinking of doing it around April 1st just before green up but this warm spell has me thinking I could get it done a little early. Any disadvantage or potential problems...

If you're far enough north oats oats will winterkill, which might be the best cover crop option in your situation. I'm in southern michigan and oats don't make it to Christmas around here.

I have the expanding model of nick nation's hook. Definitely a very handy tool but it does get to be kind of a pain to lug it through the woods all the time. But when you need it you're definitely glad you have it. And just a little disclaimer mine is supposed to have 3 different length...

One of my favorite strategies to use has been to set up a larger destination type plot (say 2-5 acres or larger) and then set up smaller satellite staging type plots (1/8-1/2 acres) that lead into the larger plot. With the hope that deer will hit the staging plot for just a few minutes on the...

Yup I don't live in wolf country either but it sure looks like a yote to me.

I'm far from an expert but there is more to a true soil test than just the PH. You should be able to see the trace minerals present along with the CEC. With that said clover, wheat, rye, and oats will grow on a brick with a little moisture in my experience.

Speckled or tag (same species I think) alder may be another option. They grow quick but I'm not sure if they can be grown from cuttings or not. They may get taller than your preference though also.