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Post by sd51555 on Sept 8, 2020 8:13:51 GMT -6
Many of us had a goal of Labor Day or sooner to be done working on stuff and getting started with the quiet period. Given that habitat and hunt prep season is mostly over, what did you take away from this season?
I'll share a few.
*If you're flat and soppy like me, move dirt, great things happen when land comes up or goes down 2'. *Don't move every single stand and blind you have in the same year. *Get a four wheeler. Amazing how much stuff that used to take half a day, now takes 20 minutes. I buzzed myself, sister brother, and 5 bags of wood chips out to the new blind and got that spread in 15 minutes. Got my trail training chores done in ten minutes. *Might break the fast and spray out my rogue patch of sedge. There ain't much coming with it. That would give me a nice spot to put in pumpkins, barley, chicory, and annual clover until late summer.
I'm considering a pause on any new projects on the property for next year. This doesn't include fixing things that need to be fixed, or another new ground blind. But the pond and any major food plot expanding is likely going on ice for 2021. There will still need to be a dirt day or two to fix my forever bad south trail.
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Post by badgerfowl on Sept 8, 2020 8:36:46 GMT -6
Take advantage of the tiller to plant food plots. Germination much more even and quick with good seed bed prep. I'm coming from strictly hand tools and throw and mow for years. Finally have some decent equipment and it makes it much easier. Bought sprayer, spreader, and drag for atv. Next year's big purchase will be a cultipacker. Probably a flip over atv version so I can get it to the hard to reach spots.
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Post by Catscratch on Sept 8, 2020 8:38:41 GMT -6
I learned to spend more time fishing over the summer.
Also was reminded that Throw-n-mow only works with rain. Wishing for rain doesn't help!
Also learned that when the neighbor's cropduster sprays with the wrong wind that all your shit dies too.
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Post by badbrad on Sept 8, 2020 8:57:34 GMT -6
Many of us had a goal of Labor Day or sooner to be done working on stuff and getting started with the quiet period. Given that habitat and hunt prep season is mostly over, what did you take away from this season? I'll share a few. *If you're flat and soppy like me, move dirt, great things happen when land comes up or goes down 2'. *Don't move every single stand and blind you have in the same year. *Get a four wheeler. Amazing how much stuff that used to take half a day, now takes 20 minutes. I buzzed myself, sister brother, and 5 bags of wood chips out to the new blind and got that spread in 15 minutes. Got my trail training chores done in ten minutes. *Might break the fast and spray out my rogue patch of sedge. There ain't much coming with it. That would give me a nice spot to put in pumpkins, barley, chicory, and annual clover until late summer. I'm considering a pause on any new projects on the property for next year. This doesn't include fixing things that need to be fixed, or another new ground blind. But the pond and any major food plot expanding is likely going on ice for 2021. There will still need to be a dirt day or two to fix my forever bad south trail. If you're flat and soppy like me, move dirt, great things happen when land comes up or goes down 2'. Agree 100%*Don't move every single stand and blind you have in the same year. Why?
*Get a four wheeler. Amazing how much stuff that used to take half a day, now takes 20 minutes. I buzzed myself, sister brother, and 5 bags of wood chips out to the new blind and got that spread in 15 minutes. Got my trail training chores done in ten minutes. Now if we could just get you to understand that with grid power we would really get somewhere. I'm considering a pause on any new projects on the property for next year. This doesn't include fixing things that need to be fixed, or another new ground blind. But the pond and any major food plot expansion. Is this a money or time decision or some other reason?
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Post by sd51555 on Sept 8, 2020 9:11:35 GMT -6
Many of us had a goal of Labor Day or sooner to be done working on stuff and getting started with the quiet period. Given that habitat and hunt prep season is mostly over, what did you take away from this season? I'll share a few. *If you're flat and soppy like me, move dirt, great things happen when land comes up or goes down 2'. *Don't move every single stand and blind you have in the same year. *Get a four wheeler. Amazing how much stuff that used to take half a day, now takes 20 minutes. I buzzed myself, sister brother, and 5 bags of wood chips out to the new blind and got that spread in 15 minutes. Got my trail training chores done in ten minutes. *Might break the fast and spray out my rogue patch of sedge. There ain't much coming with it. That would give me a nice spot to put in pumpkins, barley, chicory, and annual clover until late summer. I'm considering a pause on any new projects on the property for next year. This doesn't include fixing things that need to be fixed, or another new ground blind. But the pond and any major food plot expanding is likely going on ice for 2021. There will still need to be a dirt day or two to fix my forever bad south trail. If you're flat and soppy like me, move dirt, great things happen when land comes up or goes down 2'. Agree 100%*Don't move every single stand and blind you have in the same year. Why?
*Get a four wheeler. Amazing how much stuff that used to take half a day, now takes 20 minutes. I buzzed myself, sister brother, and 5 bags of wood chips out to the new blind and got that spread in 15 minutes. Got my trail training chores done in ten minutes. Now if we could just get you to understand that with grid power we would really get somewhere. I'm considering a pause on any new projects on the property for next year. This doesn't include fixing things that need to be fixed, or another new ground blind. But the pond and any major food plot expansion. Is this a money or time decision or some other reason?Don't move every stand: Because I don't have enough days to get all these things set up the way I want them set up. Grid power: If it weren't for the outrageous sex crime that is the modern electric bill, everyone would have an ATV flail mower and blower seeder by now. Fun fact, in November of this year, I will have recouped 100% of my solar investment. Project pause: Primary driver is I'm starting to mull over whether I want to create the garden of eden 6 hours away from where I live. Secondary considerations are money and the amount of work and stress to keep pressing forward on new stuff. I've come around to the idea that just because I'm crazy enough pull something off, doesn't mean it makes sense. Some things shouldn't be as difficult as they are where I'm at. Jesus thought he was a big deal when he did his 5 loaves and 2 fish miracle. I've gotten local contractors in northern MN to show up on the day they're scheduled. Top that son of God. (Seriously not picking a fight with Jesus, just making a point).
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Post by badbrad on Sept 8, 2020 9:13:31 GMT -6
I learned I can grow corn.
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Post by kooch on Sept 8, 2020 9:28:25 GMT -6
Next year, I spray the plot before I plant, probably at least twice. Of course, if this weedy pile of shit actually draws deer this year, I may change my mind.
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Post by Foggy on Sept 8, 2020 9:29:26 GMT -6
1. Grid power allows one to pump water, cut, grind, weld equipment for needed repairs, cooking, tv, refrigeration, and more. 2. Corn grows better than I thought. Timely rain sure helps. 3..Surprised how big of brush a flail mower can handle when creating trails. 4. Natural regeneration happens beautifully on my place. 5. There are ALWAYS a few more stumps to grind. 6. Cabs are wondrous. 7. Projects can wait when there is golf to play. 8.Need to make a plan for covering my corduroy crossing.
I think I am finally more into the "maintenance" phase of owning this property. Took a long time to create all the trails and plots and get the stumps out of this land for tillage and plots.
I still have about an acre to get cleaned up.....but it can wait until I get to it. I got a lifetime to finish stuff. No more pressing building needs, blinds, power lines, wells, gates, meat pole, etc. to construct or H.D. logging to do.
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Post by daydreamer on Sept 8, 2020 9:38:19 GMT -6
If you're flat and soppy like me, move dirt, great things happen when land comes up or goes down 2'. Agree 100%*Don't move every single stand and blind you have in the same year. Why?
*Get a four wheeler. Amazing how much stuff that used to take half a day, now takes 20 minutes. I buzzed myself, sister brother, and 5 bags of wood chips out to the new blind and got that spread in 15 minutes. Got my trail training chores done in ten minutes. Now if we could just get you to understand that with grid power we would really get somewhere. I'm considering a pause on any new projects on the property for next year. This doesn't include fixing things that need to be fixed, or another new ground blind. But the pond and any major food plot expansion. Is this a money or time decision or some other reason?Don't move every stand: Because I don't have enough days to get all these things set up the way I want them set up. Grid power: If it weren't for the outrageous sex crime that is the modern electric bill, everyone would have an ATV flail mower and blower seeder by now. Fun fact, in November of this year, I will have recouped 100% of my solar investment. Project pause: Primary driver is I'm starting to mull over whether I want to create the garden of eden 6 hours away from where I live. Secondary considerations are money and the amount of work and stress to keep pressing forward on new stuff. I've come around to the idea that just because I'm crazy enough pull something off, doesn't mean it makes sense. Some things shouldn't be as difficult as they are where I'm at. Is this "code" for you found a woman and don't envision wanting to spend 12 hours in the car on weekends?Jesus thought he was a big deal when he did his 5 loaves and 2 fish miracle. I've gotten local contractors in northern MN to show up on the day they're scheduled. Top that son of God. (Seriously not picking a fight with Jesus, just making a point).
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Post by Foggy on Sept 8, 2020 10:05:43 GMT -6
Today I am going to disconnect my electric well pump and blow out my sprayer and get all the freezable stuff gathered up for winter storage at my home. Then I will stock the cabin refrigerator with water, soda and some beer for hunting camp and work days.......AND will set the ELECTRIC FURNACE at about 45 degrees for safe, low heat for the colder temps to come. Grid is good......and electricity is penny cheap. The day after I put grid power in....it was paid for. How so? you say? By having improved value over a non-grid destination.
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Post by Foggy on Sept 8, 2020 10:13:10 GMT -6
"Project pause: Primary driver is I'm starting to mull over whether I want to create the garden of eden 6 hours away from where I live. Secondary considerations are money and the amount of work and stress to keep pressing forward on new stuff. I've come around to the idea that just because I'm crazy enough pull something off, doesn't mean it makes sense. Some things shouldn't be as difficult as they are where I'm at."
^. Seriously.....I don't know that I would attempt what you are doing. I do admire your persistence. That is a big trip to make when you got limited time and gotta haul all those materials, etc. Lots to plan and organize. Still....if it keeps you off the streets and from chasing tail.....lol. . I'm glad my land is fifteen minutes away.
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Post by sd51555 on Sept 8, 2020 11:16:12 GMT -6
"Project pause: Primary driver is I'm starting to mull over whether I want to create the garden of eden 6 hours away from where I live. Secondary considerations are money and the amount of work and stress to keep pressing forward on new stuff. I've come around to the idea that just because I'm crazy enough pull something off, doesn't mean it makes sense. Some things shouldn't be as difficult as they are where I'm at."
^. Seriously.....I don't know that I would attempt what you are doing. I do admire your persistence. That is a big trip to make when you got limited time and gotta haul all those materials, etc. Lots to plan and organize. Still....if it keeps you off the streets and from chasing tail.....lol. . I'm glad my land is fifteen minutes away. I'm very spoiled with the place I have. If it were 2-3 hours closer, there'd be dirt flying right now on a catfish/perch/walleye pond. There's a lot to love about the big woods and no neighbors. If I had to go back to butts to nuts hunting with line sitters and brown downers, I'd probably hang it up or start whorin' until I earned enough money to fence out the negatives.
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Post by smsmith on Sept 8, 2020 11:41:26 GMT -6
"Project pause: Primary driver is I'm starting to mull over whether I want to create the garden of eden 6 hours away from where I live. Secondary considerations are money and the amount of work and stress to keep pressing forward on new stuff. I've come around to the idea that just because I'm crazy enough pull something off, doesn't mean it makes sense. Some things shouldn't be as difficult as they are where I'm at."
^. Seriously.....I don't know that I would attempt what you are doing. I do admire your persistence. That is a big trip to make when you got limited time and gotta haul all those materials, etc. Lots to plan and organize. Still....if it keeps you off the streets and from chasing tail.....lol. . I'm glad my land is fifteen minutes away. I'm very spoiled with the place I have. If it were 2-3 hours closer, there'd be dirt flying right now on a catfish/perch/walleye pond. There's a lot to love about the big woods and no neighbors. If I had to go back to butts to nuts hunting with line sitters and brown downers, I'd probably hang it up or start whorin' until I earned enough money to fence out the negatives. Do you plan to keep that place long term? When I was 20-30 years younger, a 6 hour drive wasn't a big deal. It is a PITA now. I can understand why you enjoy the big woods experience for deer hunting.
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Post by sd51555 on Sept 8, 2020 11:55:51 GMT -6
I'm very spoiled with the place I have. If it were 2-3 hours closer, there'd be dirt flying right now on a catfish/perch/walleye pond. There's a lot to love about the big woods and no neighbors. If I had to go back to butts to nuts hunting with line sitters and brown downers, I'd probably hang it up or start whorin' until I earned enough money to fence out the negatives. Do you plan to keep that place long term? When I was 20-30 years younger, a 6 hour drive wasn't a big deal. It is a PITA now. I can understand why you enjoy the big woods experience for deer hunting. I don't know. My biggest driver is that i'd like to get somewhere with more reliable and affordable services like grid power, snow plowing, excavation, rental equipment, farm supplies, and the like. The drive itself isn't hard, but the time it takes can be hard on the cat or diet, having to eat on the road. I'm just kicking around ideas right now. I've got two weeks more vacation to use this year vs last. Maybe it won't be as big a deal now that I can have about as many 3-4 day weekends as I desire this fall. For now, I am thinking about just pulling back on the reigns a little bit and seeing how I like it for a year when everything isn't balls to the walls improvement projects.
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Post by daydreamer on Sept 8, 2020 12:04:56 GMT -6
Do you plan to keep that place long term? When I was 20-30 years younger, a 6 hour drive wasn't a big deal. It is a PITA now. I can understand why you enjoy the big woods experience for deer hunting. I don't know. My biggest driver is that i'd like to get somewhere with more reliable and affordable services like grid power, snow plowing, excavation, rental equipment, farm supplies, and the like. The drive itself isn't hard, but the time it takes can be hard on the cat or diet, having to eat on the road. I'm just kicking around ideas right now. I've got two weeks more vacation to use this year vs last. Maybe it won't be as big a deal now that I can have about as many 3-4 day weekends as I desire this fall. For now, I am thinking about just pulling back on the reigns a little bit and seeing how I like it for a year when everything isn't balls to the walls improvement projects. And maybe shoot a deer?
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