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A permanent thread for weather updates primarily rain fall amounts. Would help guys that didn't live close to the property they own/hunt.

Liquid N like they spray on for corn may work I think it may still volatize if left on the surface. If remember correct 32 %weighs about 11 pounds per gallon so about 3.5 actual N units per gallon so about 20-25 gallons per acre would work. One side bar it is crazy corrosive be sure to wash any...

Another part of this that most are missing is while the hunting is the most obvious reason for NRLO most become consumed with the habitat improvement that in the years not drawn they spend weeks of vacation working on their property. While the current tag situation will slow the change it is...

I have always said Iowa's system is far from perfect but it does work. My beliefs in rights of property ownership far out weigh my concerns for Deer management but , make no mistake any change to the current regulations will only have negative consequences to the future of big deer in Iowa...

If some one owns land as a Non resident to archery hunt they either have a way longrange plan or are very misguided. I advise all the clients that I work with to explore all legal options to hunt the land they own as often as possible. Most are surprised they can get a doe tag every year...

Things are Changing in Iowa at a fast pace I know more residents leasing land than ever. I was involved in a recent farm sale and had 4 offers competing and they were all residents ironically the seller was a Non Res buying a larger farm. I really don't think Iowa needs to increase the Non...

I do realize the change is a restructuring not an curtailing of the foresters, There are some good ones in there I am sure. I just don't have it in me any more to deal with the bureaucracy for a pittance of cost share. If I buy or manage a farm with good dirt on it the trees have to go, I...

I applaud the idea of smaller government always. The Dnr foresters did help fill a niche,but I believe the private sector can do it more efficiently. I have dealt with some over the years and can't say that I would miss them being gone. They seem to have a very arrogant approach to how they felt...

Wow that is a great hunt. Also with the moisture they have had and the late start date of the season best year in a while to draw. Good luck in AZ make sure to rake the whole season the 2nd week is the best. I will be there also helping some friends in 7west

What AZ unit sounds like luck is already on your side.

Drills are like many things in life, binoculars, bulldozers and attorneys you get what you pay for. I have 2 drills my first one was bought used with about 7000 acres on I have replaced most of the coulters, and disc openers once some twice. Still have it and have it in the barn in a million...

I keep close track of zone 5 draw statistics. Last year according to the results of people I knew and stayed in contact with 67% of people that applied zone 5 archery drew with 3 points. The list of people with points won't help for a few reasons, On the plus side the point system is never...

Thank you for posting the results of your sale. Looks like you did well, keep Posting throughout the rest of the project.

Skips above advice is spot on. When the buffer Crp was really popular we planted 10s of thousand of trees with high deer density and no budget for tubes or fencing we probably have less then 10 percent survival. One thing I had some luck with was if the site was killed dead sprayed with oust...

The above advice on offering 5 bucks an acre is probably the best way to go. Also the way Iowa farm tenant law works the farmer tenant has control over the hunting unless his leases is written seperate. Don't underestimate the current interest in leasing. The number of company's that specialize...

I would stick to one of the main brands, Deere,Case,New Holland or Kubota. I would also stay away from a hydro unless loader work and lawn mowing is its primary use. I would base the sale on dealer support and warranty . Another brand that I have heard good things about but no personal knowledge...

One concern that hasn't been addressed is how does legalizing some calibers effect enforcement. I have always assumed using a rifle during shotgun season was a a serious offense. Now that Some rifles are legal it may be common for some to assume the gun they have is "close enough". Many folks...

The above link to the Nebraska timber data is basing its prices on lumber after milling,planing and in some case steaming, This while interesting has very little to do with the prices of logs for sale and less to do with standing timber. Somewhat confusing process and I am not sure that isn't...