I just moved into our new home which includes 10 acres of woods bordered by 80 more , so I haven't had time to look it over much with an eye toward "improvements" .

I'm strictly a meat hunter , I hunt for meat and enjoyment , I have no interest in trophies . If I make any "improvements" it will probably be along the lines of thinning out the "trash" trees and replacing them with native mast producing varities , and perhaps increasing the natural browse . The only place where I'm considering planting something like clover will be in a large depression out front where Mama said her new feeder is going . She wants to be able to sit out on the patio with the grandkids and watch the deer and turkeys , the clover will be for them and the bunnies . Both the proximity to the house and our no baiting law ensures that they can eat there in peace .

So far I've considered chestnuts , persimmons , and other native trees . There are already a couple of persimmons there , and a lot of white oaks and hickory . I may also add beech for the squirrels . Food plots are legal here , but I prefer to just increase the natural mast .