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I’m a broken record but live in Arizona so I only get June to do prep work on the Ohio properties. I’m making some mock scrapes using a platform in a wide V shape attached to the top of a cedar post and may try some pine as well. I’ll be running two to three branches extending off the platform...

Do any of you have persimmon dealers you buy from that you would be willing to share, pm?? Blue hill is always sold out on day one of opening and I never can get my hands on them. I talked to a consultant who sells them but he has no idea if they are male or female, for the price and the gamble...

Couple more alfalfa questions…. I’m assuming my arrival date to the Ohio farm of June 8 is not a good planting date correct? My method will be broadcast. I’ll likely spray, till, spread cover seed(oats) pack, then broadcast the alfalfa clover blend on top of soil and finish with another...

My se Ohio piece has no farmers in the area running alfalfa. I’ve never tried it but seen farms 20 miles away that have piles of deer hitting theirs. The farmer who runs hay on me would likely invite it. I’m curious, what’s ideal time to seed, what rates, run a cover crop, is early June too late...

I’m not giving up on bait bans in Ohio but not overly optimistic. When you guys supplemental feed leading up to season, do you run homemade blends? Anything with buck on the bag is so expensive and not feasible on my budget. Do any of you have a co op mix you can make that does the trick? If...

Do you all have micro orchards or do you keep your fruit all in the final destination plot? I’m curious if you had a small 60x30 kill plot that serves a staging plot that’s in a primary scrape hub would you add a couple trees to make it all the more powerful? Or do trees have to be in those...

In my areas in SE Ohio no one chasing deer is running alfalfa. Many years ago when I lived there I recall alfalfa fields the farmers had being the place to glass big bucks. Wondering what your thoughts are on alfalfa for deer? Are there blends with a year round draw or is it specific to certain...

As i mentioned with persimmons, my farms are heavy with pear and apples but are also chestnut free. What are your recommendations for chestnuts? Where are you placing your orders at? Is there a particular variety to steer clear from? Any tha I should focus’s on?

I’ve loaded my farms with apple, crabs, and pear varieties. I have no persimmon and know I’m missing out. Checking to see who you reccomend for purchasing from? What varieties are your money trees? What are the best conditions for planting and planting sites? Do you tube?

I was listening to Sturgis yesterday and he doesn’t like the idea of compartments on plots. I don’t see the checkerboard of tiny room plots being great idea but I do see merit in larger plots broken up into quarter to half acre chunks with a sight line barrier. Wondering what everyone’s take is...

Anyone willing to share there go to secrets that attract bucks. I know most methods are already documented but anyone have anything to share that maybe mainstream “habitat” gurus haven’t already put out there. Don’t be selfish, help me out. Someone has to be sitting on some self made tactics...

Anyone running preorbital lures or other gland lures on their set ups? I’ve been eyeballing the raised hunting team and their setups along with their lures. Curious if anyone has run them and have any feedback. Anyone have anything that’s really kicking butt on their setups? Anyone running rub...

I’m getting a spray down soon, looking for recommendations on getting seed in. I have disk, tiller, harrow, cultipacker available and no experience with establishing these mixes. Curious how you all would go about establishing these blends in new plots that have been hay fields? Mix one is raak...

I’m looking for a light weight saw to tackle my tsi projects. I have a big stihl that wears me down quick and most of my trees are under 10”. Anyone have a lighter weight reccomendation to reduce fatigue?

I had a habitat consultant from the northeast help me with a generic setup for the farm I posted here a couple months ago. I am not looking to degrade his thoughts as it was a virtual consult and FREE, and his take without being on the property was solid! Curious if anyone has some time if they...

What are your most productive stand enhancements? If it’s a mock scrape, how do you build them? Have you changed your strategy/has your strategy evolved? Is there mock that has proven itself over and over? How many of you have a water source at your stand sites? In regards to water sources, say...

Was going to ask this on WMA the other night but didn’t get to it. What’s current feeling on beans and corn in same plot? I know we’ve talked about it but wondering if anyone’s views have changed. Is it a good idea? I’m trying to pack the food in on my largest food source but need some cover...

Curious what everyone has decided on for their 2025 mineral? I put out some daylight 160 on one farm just to get something out for them, other farm has none out yet and after shed located the other day I’ve gotta get it in asap!!! What’s everyone running?

To piggy back on my consultant thread, knowing I live in Arizona/hunt in Ohio and am not going to sneak on your farms and hopefully there aren’t a holes with bad intentions on here, anyone have and pics or illustrations whether it be actual in the field pics, drawings, or aerials of your plots...

Not sure if this is allowed. I’m trying to get a property plan for my retirement farm but living out west and on a crazy fixed budget(too many kids and dogs) has prevented me from hiring help. I’d love to get someone with the knowledge in there but year after year I keep getting closer with not...