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Been hunting for over 35 years and this is something I have always wondered…. When hunting in the morning, how early should you be on stand before first light? I have heard many different thoughts and theories. Love to hear all of your thoughts/theories.

In what locations do you have the most success with rubbing posts you put out?

What is the next best to use/do, if a person can’t afford a no-till?

Has anyone ever scattered screening like miscathus in plots bigger than an acre throughout food plots? I am just thinking that maybe more deer would be confortable b/c they can't see every other deer in plot and would help provide a little buffer for them. I have a 2 acre bean plot that I was...

Hey Everyone, Need some advice on a good spotting scope. I was able to talk wife into letting me get a pair of Swarovski binoculars a few years back, but I don’t think she is going to go for a spotting scope too…lol. Anyone have any suggestions on a good scope that doesn’t require another p/t...

Ok, so I have roughly a 4 acre plot in the shape of a horse. The sides of the horseshoe are roughly 1/2 acre each. I am going to plant both sides in clover in early spring and then in late July/early August, I am going to plow one side and put it into half brassicas and half rye mix consisting...

So my wife and I finally did it...we bought a house with some land on it and moved to Iowa from WI. Been here a total of 1 week and I actually think I am in heaven....so quiet, peaceful, everything we have been looking for. Anyways, I am starting to think about the land. I have already spoke...

I am not ready yet, but hopefully in the next few months I will be purchasing my first tractor. Definitely going to buy something used. So I am in the researching stage and I came across an auction site that I will post below. Has anyone here or know of anyone who has bought from this place...

So hopefully in the near future, I will be able to buy a property and maybe be able to harvest some timber off of it. Since this is income, I would assume I would have to pay taxes on it? I have been researching this topic a bit and came across a timber tax basis where within 5 years of...

Is there a set standard to know when a tree can be harvested? I know the bigger the better, but I am referring to what is the minimum size a tree can be in order for it to be ready to harvest. I have heard that some people say that if you can't touch your fingers when you reach around a tree...

Hey Everyone, My wife and I are in the process of hopefully within the next year to find and home w/ acreage and permanantly move to Iowa. Talking with a lender, land broker, etc. Recently, I was talking with my relator who will be selling my current home (he sold me this home and over the...

Well today I started transplanting my better trees to outside while continuing to keep my smaller ones inside to nurse more. I can’t believe how much I really enjoy doing this. Crazy how it all starts from a little acorn too. Once these get a bit bigger, I am going to move them to their final...

Jake Hoffer from "The Land Podcast" just released a short video labeled "Should you buy now?" and what was Jake wearing on his head.....an Iowawhitetail ballcap. Way to leave your mark Skip!!!!!! lol LOVE IT!!!!!

First time growing trees from acorns. Never thought I would get so excited growing trees….lol. Getting ready to transplant the bigger ones to pot to get a bit bigger before I plant them. Any thoughts, ideas, suggestions are more than welcome.

So wife and I currently live in SE Wis. I am a retired school teacher (25+ years)and now just trade stocks for about an hour each day and do well at it. Wife retired from teaching as well (20 years) and now works for a company and works strictly remote from home. Our plan was to wait roughly...

Just listened to the most recent podcast that had Skip on there discussing how he would tackle a 50 acre parcel that was just bought. What he would do Year 1, Year 2, etc. Fantastic info Skip. I took notes...lol. Keep doing these!!!!!

Just listened to the latest Land Podcast titled "What To Consider If You're Trying To Buy Land Now" and our very own Skip was on there again. Just a great listen. I learn so much everytime he is on there. Go listen if you haven't already. Hope you all have a great day!!!!