Go Back  HuntingNet.com Forums > General Hunting Forums > Whitetail Deer Hunting
 Trees to shield field from road >

Trees to shield field from road

Community
Whitetail Deer Hunting Gain a better understanding of the World's most popular big game animal and the techniques that will help you become a better deer hunter.

Trees to shield field from road

Thread Tools
 
Old 01-18-2009, 04:47 PM
  #11  
Giant Nontypical
 
Leafrivermac's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: South Mississippi
Posts: 5,233
Default RE: Trees to shield field from road

I agree that the Leland Cypress and Virginia pine would be a good choice as they grow pretty fast. I would plant about three or four rows of them staggering each row. Yellow pine would eventually be pretty poor cover from the road.
I planted yellow pine for the same purpose and after about 10 yrs they offered little concealment by themselves. I then planted wild rose and honey suckle on the fences and am happy with that.
Leafrivermac is offline  
Old 01-19-2009, 03:12 AM
  #12  
Giant Nontypical
 
wis_bow_huntr's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Nekoosa Wi USA
Posts: 6,066
Default RE: Trees to shield field from road

Pine for sure. You can plant pine fairly close together and they will grow pretty well. This will not only shield your field it will also server as a food source for deer and other animals. Dont expect immediate results. Pines do grow fast but it will take some time to achieve what you are looking for. And Id plant more than 1 row, got atleast 3-5 rows.
wis_bow_huntr is offline  
Old 01-19-2009, 05:58 AM
  #13  
Senior Member
 
gspguy73's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 144
Default RE: Trees to shield field from road

I know around here alot of people use pines and spruces. Especially the colorado blue spruce. They get gigantic. Not sure if it's the most economical way to go though.
gspguy73 is offline  
Old 01-19-2009, 06:12 AM
  #14  
Nontypical Buck
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Ohio,mid
Posts: 1,275
Default RE: Trees to shield field from road

Makea 10 foot strip between the road and the filed to plant eery bushes! Plant red pines inside that strip and I guarantee it wiil block eyes, keep people out and feed the birds and such.
Buck Hunter 1 is offline  
Old 01-19-2009, 07:34 AM
  #15  
Typical Buck
 
johnnybravoo77's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Montrose, MI
Posts: 713
Default RE: Trees to shield field from road

I have been checking on trees for my home to use as privacy/windbreak. I think I may go with these because of price, they seem pretty cheap, and rate of growth. I just have to find out how cold hardy they are.

http://aussiewillow.com/index.html
johnnybravoo77 is offline  
Old 01-19-2009, 08:57 AM
  #16  
Nontypical Buck
 
wis_rifle_hunter's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Platteville, Wisconsin
Posts: 3,203
Default RE: Trees to shield field from road

my uncle uses pine trees along the road because he does QDM and doesnt want anyone from the road seeing the deerand so they dont shoot them
wis_rifle_hunter is offline  
Old 01-19-2009, 11:32 AM
  #17  
Fork Horn
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Central Iowa
Posts: 234
Default RE: Trees to shield field from road

If eastern red cedar is a native tree there then that is what I would use. It is hardy and would form a screen fairly quickly that can completely block the vision of the road warriors. Once it is well established, deer would use your property closer to the road more too.

I'm sure that the TN state forester or DNR would give you free advice too. They may even supply trees free or at a minimal charge. (The state is a big help for such things here in Iowa.)

Bob
Robert L E is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
G5
Bowhunting
2
11-08-2006 04:20 PM
BmoHunter
Bowhunting Gear Review
2
10-19-2006 06:19 AM
Roger46982
Hunting Gear Discussion
1
12-03-2005 06:38 PM
NJ-Bowhunter
Hunting Gear Discussion
1
09-03-2002 04:31 PM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are Off



Quick Reply: Trees to shield field from road


Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.