RE: Summer time bowhunting property projects?
I just got back from my grandpa's lot where we finalized some of our summer plans.
Our first project of the year is going to be plowing about4 acres of food plots in our field. Some of it was plowed last year year and other parts will be its first time in about 25 years. We had the bulldozer out there last weekend clearing the area up. We are doing soybeans, field corn, sweet corn, and probably some clover and buckwheat. That will be getting done here as soon as my Dad and I find the time to get down there with the tractors.
Next project is determining our actual property lines. When my Grandpa bought the property the lines were sketchy and he never knew for sure where they were. So this year we are going to use my GPS,courthouse maps/deeds,and some math (AHHH) to figure out where the lines truely are. It should be fun.
One project that is still in the works is that me might build a small cabin out there. We are thinking like a 12x20 single room cabin that is built on skids, so as not to be permanent (hopefully cheaper in the tax dept.). We are hoping one of the local Amish guys can do it cheap because his business is building mini-barns. That would be nice for sleeping over for a day or two. Nothing fancy, just opperational. I hope we get this done...thats my favorite project.
Those are the main projects for the year. Some of the smaller ones include firewood, treestand building/setup, scouting, and other hunting related activities.
It's going to be a busy summer, but I can't wait!