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| Posted: 06 Apr 2008 4:38 PM | ||
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Well, here's the beginning of the Food Plot attempt. I'm NOT taking any credit for this. My father has done 85% of the work. I just hauled in all the stuff. Last year we cleared the site. My stand is right on top of it which I learned was way too close, but you'll see why I had it there in a minute. We planted clover from the whitetail Institute. This is after about 50 bags of top soil, lime, fertilizer etc. The plots about 25 yds long and 10 yds wide.
2nd view. 
This picture is of behind the stand to the NE. This is why the stand is where it is. Its on the 'shoreline' so to speak. But, last year, it was DRY the whole season, so the deer changed their pattern when they didnt have to follow the dry edge around. They came from all different directions during the season and since I was pretty much out in the open, the pegged me about 90% of the time. Next season, I'm going to move the stand back at least 20 yds in the the direction of the next Pic. If it stays wet, I'll need to build something to lower my bow down on to. But, I have to back off the plot. If this works, the 20 yds wont matter as they should, hopefully, move through the opening to feed on the clover, where as last year, they avoided the opening like the plague. 
This is the view towards the back of the stand where i'm going to move the stand. Now this open area was dry last year and the deer had no problem wandering around it. The biggest deer I saw all year, a big old 8pt, stood in the wide open forever until some turkeys ran him off. 
I hope this works. My old man busted his butt on this. Hoping for some 'after' pics once the clover comes up. __________________ "Always vote for principle, though you may vote alone, you may cherish the sweetest reflection that your vote is never lost." - John Quincy Adams
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| Posted: 06 Apr 2008 6:08 PM | ||
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why did you bring in top soil some of the best top soil there is is right under the leaves...you would just have to lime the crap out of it __________________ Hunting....Its All About The Gear!!!!!
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| Posted: 06 Apr 2008 10:03 PM | ||
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why did you bring in top soil some of the best top soil there is is right under the leaves When we raked the leaves out it was nothing but roots. It literally was nothing but a layer of roots over the soil. We thought the top soil would increase the chance for success. Only time will tell. __________________ "Always vote for principle, though you may vote alone, you may cherish the sweetest reflection that your vote is never lost." - John Quincy Adams
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| Posted: 06 Apr 2008 10:06 PM | ||
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good luck lets see some pictures as it progresses __________________ Hunting....Its All About The Gear!!!!!
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| Posted: 22 Apr 2008 11:03 PM | ||
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OK. Need some advice. The 2 days after we planted, it rained and the clover came up great. There has been no significant rain since and none is forecast til next week (and we all know about long range forecast accuracy). So, How do I take advantage of all the water thats behind the food plot with out scooping it out by the water can full or hauling in a generator to run an electric sump pump? Is there a manual bildge pump like system I can buy?  I'd hate to see all my old mans work go to waste.
Thanks! __________________ "Always vote for principle, though you may vote alone, you may cherish the sweetest reflection that your vote is never lost." - John Quincy Adams
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| Posted: 23 Apr 2008 5:53 AM | ||
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Just get a small 2" trash pump. Self contained. There's a little weight to it but it works great __________________ "How can you be so hypocritical to look down on a man who is honest enough to kill his own?" (Thanks MTH)
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| Posted: 23 Apr 2008 6:37 AM | ||
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Nice. __________________ My handle is not my aim. I'm a C 4-5 Quadriplegic who uses a converted crossbow.
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| Posted: 23 Apr 2008 10:03 AM | ||
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That looks like a great spot. I have a swamp spot like that. Love being in the swamp during bow season.
Good Luck with the food plot __________________ "from my cold dead hands"
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| Posted: 03 May 2008 3:16 PM | ||
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Well its been a month since planting. It rained the two days after planting. Very little rain the next two - three weeks. Just showers here ane there. There was good rain last week on Monday. This is what we have:
No suprise its the greenest on this end. Closest to swampy standing water. 
This side really crapped out. 
Now what? My dad and I talked about replanting the dry side. The debate is, another perenial (sp) or just forget it and try an annual later in the season. We could just leave it be. Your thoughts? __________________ "Always vote for principle, though you may vote alone, you may cherish the sweetest reflection that your vote is never lost." - John Quincy Adams
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| Posted: 03 May 2008 4:13 PM | ||
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Quote: Add some hydro gel to the soil, it will retain 100% of its weight in water. It will save trying to put down water. You can buy it at nurseries and garden centers.Now what? My dad and I talked about replanting the dry side. __________________ Wildlife Taxidermy By Richard G. Santomauro
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| Posted: 03 May 2008 7:09 PM | ||
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| use a sump pump and run it off a battery, if u want to get the water to it. | ||
| Posted: 03 May 2008 7:18 PM | ||
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I would bring 2 or 3 five gallon buckets. Drill small holes in the bottom of one and use the others for filling. Fill the drilled bucket with water and let it rain. The water will come from the bottom of the bucket like a shower. This may be a little more work but at least your crop won't go to waste. You may have to do this every two days. __________________ The bowman, to be successful as a hunter, must learn to perfection the habits of his game.
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