Recent content by gjs4

I bought Grandpa Rays mx last year- could smell the garlic- put 5lbs into a 1600lb feeder in Ohio and they didnt even touch it when it was the only corn around and winter conditions. Dumped the feeder.

I would say where one would say the effort to be in the program provided results greater than if one was not. Tools that lead to financial offset toward wildlife habitat improvements to which the owner was grateful they proceeded with the govnt help versus tackled it alone.

I guess a better way to have phrased it is who has found which programs to be worthwhile....

While I have had some experience with EQUIP I have not with CRP. Equip experience was in two different states; One went super smooth and easy with a "surprised everyone with hunting dirt doesnt do this"....the other was not the same. The biologist and program admin were super busy or lazy and...

Forgive the random ask- but I will be able to sign up next year for the first time- are there any good resources out there on what I may or may not want to do? This is a deer-centric property where the income would be nice but I'm not chasing money to any detriment of deer (cover).

Great pod Skip. I am one of many OH hunters thankful for your efforts. While I consider myself very deer hunting savvy, your OH pods have brought facts and opinions to consideration I had never known. Thank you Sir

The only people who will discourage buying land surely dont own any themselves....

Good for big box traps.....esp for cats where legal

Sweet gun. What was your load, velocity and accuracy?

For what it is worth i will gladly answer any questions publicly or privately. Contingent sales and preapproval are fine for an moderate market/sales temperament. Id also equate your standard advise to that of a guidance counselor in HS related to jobs post graduation; Do they really know...

This is what I had done.....and zero regrets. House was near paid off when opened, could write checks for land stuff and cabins...will cash out refi the HELOC when rates stop going down. RIght now the HELOCs and mortgagees are super close....typically not the case. Zero regrets and using equity...

A 401k loan has a penalty but youll be paying the majority back to yourself with the biggest loss being that missing money (removed+penalty) not earning. This said, take it if thats your best option as a down payment. I would also chat with the rural bank and agencies like Farm Credit on first...

Sadly I have tons of those too I am wondering how many for sale properties exist out there that are free of invasives.

I have a property in OH where honeysuckle and privet are that "not gonna win" version of your buckthorn. While I plan to sell this place soon after investing all sorts of money and time into "peeing into the wind" trying to kill the invasives, mulcher paths through this junk with follow up...

Your inner animal comes out on Jakes pods and i love it and thank you for it. Obviously you're known for your Iowa home team but your depth with issues outside of the state is awesome. You're an advocate for us and im grateful.