Newbie Land Tour

[Bowsnbucks]

9 bucks = great plot! That plot looks really good, Newbie. Nice mix of stuff in there. We've also found buckwheat to be a good draw for deer - especially bucks, for whatever reason. Any rye in there? Hard to tell from the pic. If the deer thin it out, and you need more greens for fall & winter hunting - maybe toss down rye, oats, and maybe a bit more clover in any thin areas. The grains ought to germinate readily as long as you get decent rain.

Nice work over there in NEPA.

 

[Newbie]

9 bucks = great plot! That plot looks really good, Newbie. Nice mix of stuff in there. We've also found buckwheat to be a good draw for deer - especially bucks, for whatever reason. Any rye in there? Hard to tell from the pic. If the deer thin it out, and you need more greens for fall & winter hunting - maybe toss down rye, oats, and maybe a bit more clover in any thin areas. The grains ought to germinate readily as long as you get decent rain.

Nice work over there in NEPA.

Thank you sir!

Yes, there is rye in there as well. I think I might run though with another application of buckwheat in a week or two (I have plenty leftover) just to give them something to nibble on in the meantime. I have plenty of rye and buckwheat leftover from prior seeding so I'll reseed as needed if they get down to bare dirt or the plot has any weak spots. I top dressed with some clover, chicory brassicas last week in the areas that the 2,4d residual effected so I wanted to give those seeds a bit to germinate and get some headway before trampling them by foot to overseed again.

We've been fortunate to receive a few timely evening thundershowers to keep things just damp enough to keep it from drying out too bad. I hope it continues for another month or so until we pass the heat of summer.

 

[Bowsnbucks]

Good luck with your overseeding results. NEPA has been getting more rain than we have down here in SEPA. Thankfully, our camp in NCPA has been getting rain like you have. Keep us updated on your plot.

 

[Cool Hand Luke]

Newbie, Sorry I missed this man. GREAT job! That is one heck of a plot and it sounds like your efforts are being rewarded big time. What all's in your seed mix?

 

[Newbie]

Newbie, Sorry I missed this man. GREAT job! That is one heck of a plot and it sounds like your efforts are being rewarded big time. What all's in your seed mix?

Thank you! Hope things are turning out well your way. I know you’re keeping quiet due to some privacy concerns but I hope that big fella is still hanging around!

The seed mix basically a clover blend, brassica blend and chicory with rye and buckwheat as a nurse crop. I could get the varieties if needed but that’s the gist.

I’m pretty happy with how it’s turning out, although my biggest worry is if there will be anything remaining by the time the season opens. They’re hammering it, even at 3-4 acres the browse pressure is substantial. On a typical night we have 10-12 buck piling in about an hour before dusk, no giants but a bunch of respectable deer. Some nights I’ll walk down to my garage which overlooks that fields & can watch them file in.

 

[Newbie]

Pretty happy with germination & weed suppression with the throw/mow. Deer are keeping it mowed down tight though! Counted 12 buck and 8 doe in the field yesterday at 6pm when I got home from scouting public lands nearby with my brother in-law.

We are scouting some big woods in the PA mountains. This particular section is about 100,000 acres of really rugged and diverse terrain. Had a really close call with a timber rattler up top. I already stepped over top him & was standing about 12 inches from him before he notified me. Curled up in strike position.

Seems foolish to hike over 11hrs scouting for deer when you’ve got a dozen buck standing in your yard when you get home, but it sure is fun getting out into some big country scouting for deer and bear.

 

[Kdog]

Looks great and you can have those timber rattler's!

Have you considered putting an exclusion cage on your plot?

 

[Newbie]

Looks great and you can have those timber rattler's!

Have you considered putting an exclusion cage on your plot?

I have one on the original plot but never got around to putting one here unfortunately. Wish I did just to see how it would have looked.

 

[Newbie]

Counted 30 from the garage in daylight this evening when I walked down from the house (not all pictured here). By the time the season rolls along the field might be bare dirt. After Labor Day gathering with family I came up the driveway and hit the field with a spotlight & had about 40 in those 3 measly acres.

Velvet is coming off now, it’s about time the buck split up and end up on my neighbors wall . I’m gonna have to find (ahem, buy) some more land here soon. Just don’t tell my wife.

 

[Bowsnbucks]

Sketchy results at best, Newbie!! That's a happy herd.----- Maybe throw down some clover & rye just to keep 'em in greens for the main event /seasons. With that many does around, you'll draw in some cruising bucks, I'm sure.

 

[Newbie]

Sketchy results at best, Newbie!! That's a happy herd.----- Maybe throw down some clover & rye just to keep 'em in greens for the main event /seasons. With that many does around, you'll draw in some cruising bucks, I'm sure.

I threw some leftover buckwheat 2 weeks ago. I've got a couple bushel of rye leftover I'll throw this weekend or next, might pickup a few pounds of clover too. I counted 13 buck in the field at once the other day so I hope someone connects with at least 1 year this year

 

[T-Max]

I threw some leftover buckwheat 2 weeks ago. I've got a couple bushel of rye leftover I'll throw this weekend or next, might pickup a few pounds of clover too. I counted 13 buck in the field at once the other day so I hope someone connects with at least 1 year this year

Looks like if you threw a rock you could accidentally connect with something! Goodness! Thats awesome!


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[Newbie]

Looks like if you threw a rock you could accidentally connect with something! Goodness! Thats awesome!


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I’ve got an overnight trip planned on state forest land with my brother in law chasing mountain buck in no man’s land (prob not many deer up there either ). So I’m gonna set up a few blinds & ladder stands around and hopefully my wife, old man, father in law, and maybe brother get a stab at a shooter here this year.

 

[Newbie]

Looks great and you can have those timber rattler's!

Have you considered putting an exclusion cage on your plot?

Here is a picture of the exclusion cage on the older section of the plot. It was actually literally down to dirt this summer before I planted the bigger field. They moved over there & this field has actually bounced back decently

 

[Ben.MN/WI]

I think you should fill a few doe tags this fall!

 

[Cool Hand Luke]

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Counted 30 from the garage in daylight this evening when I walked down from the house (not all pictured here). By the time the season rolls along the field might be bare dirt. After Labor Day gathering with family I came up the driveway and hit the field with a spotlight & had about 40 in those 3 measly acres.

Velvet is coming off now, it’s about time the buck split up and end up on my neighbors wall . I’m gonna have to find (ahem, buy) some more land here soon. Just don’t tell my wife.

And weren’t you concerned about numbers earlier this year? Cmon Newbie. Take the high fence down! Good grief, I have never seen that many deer, ever! Get some trailcams up dude!

 

[Newbie]

Brush hog is out of commission & wanted to lay this field down before the weed seed got any worse than it already was. My tractor and a back blade knocked it down pretty nicely. I’m sure a good bit of the grasses will stand back up but I know it kicked down the broad leaves pretty well. First frost isn’t too far away either. I figure this residue won’t hurt any & may benefit the soil some. I need to do some drainage work around this field & plan to convert to more food someday

 

[Newbie]

I feel a little like SD

 

[Newbie]

Whole field was 7-9ft tall prior. Only real objective was to prevent weed seed floating into my other field. I know there’s a decent bit of clover underneath. I’m interested to see if any pokes through when it gets a little cooler.

 

[Bowsnbucks]

From your pics, I think those white, fuzzy flower /seed tops are hairy aster. Big seed producers, and they blow around. Good flowers for late-season pollinators though. Good job laying down the greens. Hope your clover gets up through the duff. With that many deer, you need all the chow you can grow!!