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08-17-2004, 10:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 641
Posted By PILOT

RE: planting oats with alpha-feast

Mike, Just cut the planting rate of the oats in half and you'll be fine. Go with 50# to the acre of the oats and you should have a great plot.
06-11-2004, 07:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,082
Posted By PILOT

RE: Did you get your corn in???

Farmhunter it's funny that you mention setting up corn blinds as this is something I have been working on as well. My field is 20 acres and is bowl shaped as it follows a creek that lays on the...
06-10-2004, 06:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,082
Posted By PILOT

RE: Did you get your corn in???

Farmhunter my corn is doing pretty decent as I just got it sprayed with roundup and the final application of fertilizer put on. It's about knee high right now. I think you will be happy with the...
06-07-2004, 07:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 733
Posted By PILOT

RE: Human Activiity on Hunting Grounds.

Farmhunter I find this to be true on my farm as well. I've been on the farm alot this sping completing several different projects. We just finished up a new elevated tower blind last week and we...
06-07-2004, 07:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,296
Posted By PILOT

RE: Mowing food plot?

Yes the brassicas in the Biologic will continue to regenerate growth throughout the growing season. However if the competing weeds in the plot are grasses I would recommend a grass herbicide such...
05-08-2004, 08:36 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 658
Posted By PILOT

Experimental seed drill

I finally had a chance to try out my new seed drill from Kasco. I had an idea to extend the frame of their Eco drill and add a drop box for planting legumes and grass seed etc.. I really wanted...
04-28-2004, 07:55 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 738
Posted By PILOT

RE: Improving Mature Woods

Depending on what stage of maturity your timber is you may well need to harvest some of the larger oaks as mentioned above. Most of the trees in my woods are in the pole stage with the largest of...
04-01-2004, 06:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 643
Posted By PILOT

RE: What to plant?

Jorgy I agree that you wiil benefit most by planting a variety on your 7 acres. The down side with the perennial plots is that they need to be mowed atleast 2-3 times per year in order to keep the...
03-28-2004, 07:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,793
Posted By PILOT

RE: Food plot-Central Illinois

I like to give the deer on my propety as much variety as possible in order to hold them on a yearly basis. I plant corn, soybeans,and a clover/chicory mix. In the fall I plant buck forage oats. ...
03-13-2004, 06:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 583
Posted By PILOT

RE: best grain to plant?

I agree with farmhunter on the soybeans. I plant round-up ready soys in the areas I want to plant buck oats in the fall. Planting the soys in the spring gives the deer something in the spring to...
03-11-2004, 05:47 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,196
Posted By PILOT

RE: If you had one choice of seed to plant

Stone cold did you test your PH? Did you innoculate your clovers from the coop? Most of the brand name stuff is already innoculated. I've had great success with Biologic products. Check out my...
02-25-2004, 05:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,036
Posted By PILOT

RE: Winter deer plots???

Its hard to beat soybeans and standing corn for late season deer food. However you must plant large plots of atleast 2 acres or the deer will wipe them out before they mature. The deer really go...
02-24-2004, 07:04 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 632
Posted By PILOT

RE: One shot at it!

In the one area that you will be able to access I'd definitely plant some type of Legume mix and try to mow if possible. On the other plots Id plant brassicas which compete quite well with weeds...
01-31-2004, 06:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,830
Posted By PILOT

RE: How Much land?

Eto I was in a similiar position as you three years ago. I became frustrated with losing hunting areas that I had alot of time invested in. So I decided to purchase my own piece of ground to...
01-19-2004, 06:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,155
Posted By PILOT

RE: The 3 best whitetail mixes?

Ill put my vote in for Biologic premium perenial. Ive had great results with this product.
01-19-2004, 06:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 799
Posted By PILOT

RE: Biologic Clover

Proline since youve already got things killed off to bare ground you may consider frost seeding in Feb. or early March.
01-19-2004, 06:36 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 660
Posted By PILOT

RE: Planting Corn/

Id have to agree with whitetail definitely go with the roundup corn, but see if you can split a bag with someone as a bag runs over a hundred dollars and will plant 3 to 3.5 acres. Id also say ...
12-31-2003, 06:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 714
Posted By PILOT

RE: Need info about food plot

Mike sounds like you have quite a few different places to plant. I would start out by experimenting with different seeds to see what the deer prefer in your area. I like to plant a perrenial like...
12-30-2003, 07:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,198
Posted By PILOT

RE: Chicory

Ive had great results with chicory here in IN. I planted Biologic Premium perrenial and the deer seemed to be eating the chicory over the clover and the brassicas in the mix. This wasnt...
09-05-2003, 06:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 22,918
Posted By PILOT

RE: Drought. How to water food plot!

Ive got a 500 gallon water tank I put in the pack of my truck and the pump I use is one of those sewage pumps with a 4.5 hp honda. If there is a creek nearby I just throw the hose in the water and...
08-22-2003, 01:25 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,245
Posted By PILOT

RE: clover vs alfalfa

Steve I wouldnt mow it now during a dry period. Wait a week or two and maybe it will start to cool down and rain. I think youll still have plenty of time to get some new growth before first...
08-17-2003, 04:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,680
Posted By PILOT

RE: Turnips, clover, and grass

Brian I was face with the same decision about 6 weeks ago as my plot of premium perenial came up thick and lush but was full of grass. Premium perenial consists of brassicas, chicory and clovers...
08-08-2003, 07:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 977
Posted By PILOT

RE: One weedy corn field!!!

Hi farmhunter, I planted my first corn this year and I went with roundup ready and am I glad I did as weeds are on a rampage this year. The four acres I planted with my new seed drill around the...
06-10-2003, 05:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,390
Posted By PILOT

RE: night vision goggles

In my opinion the pvs-14 in generation 3 is the way to go. This is a monocular which can be hand held, weapon mounted, or worn on your head for walking. Its much easier to walk with a monocular...
06-06-2003, 07:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 910
Posted By PILOT

RE: Crop Rotation

farm hunter Im developing some new small plots Id like to plant to oats every year as an attractant. Would it be ok to plant buck wheat in these plots the first of June every year to keep the deer...
05-26-2003, 11:21 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,780
Posted By PILOT

RE: Too late for clover and Rape combo?

I think Ill go ahead and give it a try, maybe these cool temps and rain will stick around in June. Got all you plots in farmhunter?
05-26-2003, 06:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,780
Posted By PILOT

Too late for clover and Rape combo?

Do to the heavy rains I still havent got a 1 acre clover plot planted that I wanted to get in this spring. Im in NE IN do you think its too late?
05-26-2003, 06:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 732
Posted By PILOT

RE: Hidden Deer

I was actually seeing alot of deer activity about a week ago. Most of the does I was seeing looked like they were about ready to bust, but they were still with their yearlings. This week Ive...
05-26-2003, 06:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,984
Posted By PILOT

RE: Fertilizing corn?

Thanks Dan O. and Farmhunter for the advice. Its great to have such a wealth of info. from guys with experience right at my finger tips. I did have a soil sample taken about 6 weeks ago and It...
05-25-2003, 08:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,984
Posted By PILOT

Fertilizing corn?

Hello all Its finally dried up enough here in IN to plant my food plots, mainly corn and beans. I recently purchased a new seed drill to use on my food plots as well as my landscaping company and...
04-21-2003, 08:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 876
Posted By PILOT

RE: Who belongs??

Im a member of the QDMA and look forward to every issue of the Quality Whitetails.
04-05-2003, 06:21 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,045
Posted By PILOT

RE: High End Scopes ?

308 is right on the money as I seen things 6 months ago when I made my purchase of the Zeiss VMV 2.5-10X50. The Zeiss and the Swaro were optically pretty even, but you get better eye relief with...
04-05-2003, 05:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 714
Posted By PILOT

RE: Foliar Fertilizer

Thanks for the insight Dan O. much appreciated.
04-05-2003, 05:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,052
Posted By PILOT

RE: How much lime?

Wow wigmap that shot right up pretty quickly is your soil pretty light and sandy? Ph levels can change faster in light sandy soils verses clay soil. The down side is it will not maintain the...
04-04-2003, 05:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,052
Posted By PILOT

RE: How much lime?

Irishjig Id say you would probably need atleast 3 1/2 to 4 tons to the acre as my soil test report recently recommended ranges from 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 tons to the acre with a ph ranging from 5.2 to 5.6. ...
04-01-2003, 06:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 714
Posted By PILOT

RE: Foliar Fertilizer

Use Zero tillage? You mean to drill the crop in every year? Tillage seems like it would only help the situation. Bushhogging makes good sense with the corn stalks.
03-31-2003, 01:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 714
Posted By PILOT

RE: Foliar Fertilizer

Thanks for the response Dan O. Im not sure if the extra time and money are really justified. Is the salt in the fertilizer really that bad for the ground driving away earthworms etc.?
03-30-2003, 09:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 714
Posted By PILOT

Foliar Fertilizer

Anyone here have experience with natural liquid fertilizer? What are the advantages and disadvantages of natural liquid vs. regular chemical fertilizer. Do you think the salt in the chemical...
03-20-2003, 08:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 887
Posted By PILOT

RE: Living brush piles

Timberpig Ive been doing alot of this type of tree cutting lately. I just got done select cutting around 3-4 acres of mostly elms and maple and leaving the oaks, walnut and hickory. Two years...
03-18-2003, 07:57 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,436
Posted By PILOT

RE: Leupold 2.5-10x45 or Swarovski 2.5-10x42

I agree with woods on this one, but I love my VMV Zeiss, lol!!!
03-17-2003, 08:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,436
Posted By PILOT

RE: Leupold 2.5-10x45 or Swarovski 2.5-10x42

NorthJeff I recently made a similiar investment in scopes. Before hand I searched for as much info. as possible and also looked at alot of scopes as well. The two very best scopes from what I...
03-15-2003, 06:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 804
Posted By PILOT

RE: No Equipment

Ive recently come across a unique method using three applications of herbicide namely round-up. Open an area up in the woods 1/8 acre to 1/4 acre with a chain saw and make a brush pile in the...
03-10-2003, 07:28 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 939
Posted By PILOT

RE: Help planting pine seedlings

Thanks farmhunter I may go out and look to see if there was much weed growth from last year. However I may just wait until fall or possibly next sping to begin planting. This really throws a...
03-06-2003, 08:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 939
Posted By PILOT

RE: Help planting pine seedlings

Thanks for the info. guys. The seedlings are much more affordable and I definitely have more time than money. Anyone know if there is any cause for concern with atrizine in the ground when...
03-05-2003, 12:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 939
Posted By PILOT

RE: Help planting pine seedlings

Hi Brian, Did you plant your trees as seedlings? If so how much growth did you get in 5 years? Did you cage up your white pines to prevent browsing? Ive considered spending the money on 5' ...
Forum: Bowhunting
02-26-2003, 01:52 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,552
Posted By PILOT

RE: antler restrictions, Your Fellings.

NO, ricoace it indicates AGE!!!! DO YOU REALLY THINK THAT A HEALTHY DEER HERD IS ONE WITH VERY FEW MATURE MALES? I agree with what they are tring to do in PA but not necessarily the way they are...
Forum: Bowhunting
02-16-2003, 08:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 459
Posted By PILOT

RE: stabilizer combos

The simms 2000 is a great product for taking care of bow vibration. This is the last one of the three I added to the bow after trying it out and noticing the benefit I had to have it. The GFK ...
Forum: Bowhunting
02-15-2003, 10:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 459
Posted By PILOT

stabilizer combos

Just curious if anyone has tried a combination of the sims 2000 on the bow, then a shorty gkf and the short chubby doinker on the end. These three togeter seem like a perfect combo to quiet the...
02-02-2003, 06:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 694
Posted By PILOT

RE: Update - Corn as winter plot in NY (pics)

Great pics. farmhunter. Wow the deer sure have it rough up your way with the combination of the extra deep snow and the very low temperatures. Now I can see why you do not use soybeans for a...
01-29-2003, 06:16 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,126
Posted By PILOT

RE: Native grass?

Feel free to jump right in there farmhunter. Thinking about native grasses in the area you were considering oats?

Thanks Brian for the info.. Im going to give the grass alot of...
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