Pinetag's Plot - 43 acres in Virginia

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Kitchen after...

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And a few game cam pics. Still just getting does and fawns.

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Finally got to put some flooring down. It started off a little slower than I would have liked but once I got rolling it wasnt too bad.
The first 3 rows were the hardest...

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[pinetag]

Living room complete (minus baseboards and shoe molding).

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I should be able to blow through the hallway and at least one of the smaller bedrooms next weekend. The hallway is only 3 feet wide and no vents to cut around so just a long, narrow run.

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[pinetag]

So I was looking back through some game cam pics and aside from the fact that they are mostly does/fawns, I also noticed most of them are during the day. Obviously that's a good thing and I hope that continues throughout the season but it got me thinking, why would that be? Do y'all think they are leaving the property before the cover of darkness because they have to travel farther distances for destination feeding? There is very little ag nearby so that's my conclusion. Being the first year that I've hunted the place I can't say for sure and I have nothing but pictures to go on but man, if that's the case I might be in for an exciting season.

On another note, I will probably pick up some WR and clover seeds this week as early Sept will be prime food plotting time around here.

 

[buckhunter10]

So I was looking back through some game cam pics and aside from the fact that they are mostly does/fawns, I also noticed most of them are during the day. Obviously that's a good thing and I hope that continues throughout the season but it got me thinking, why would that be? Do y'all think they are leaving the property before the cover of darkness because they have to travel farther distances for destination feeding? There is very little ag nearby so that's my conclusion. Being the first year that I've hunted the place I can't say for sure and I have nothing but pictures to go on but man, if that's the case I might be in for an exciting season.

On another note, I will probably pick up some WR and clover seeds this week as early Sept will be prime food plotting time around here.

how close do you believe the cameras are setup to a doe bedding area or thicket in general? I am thinking a lot of daytime activity is due to that possibly. Also, this time of year - low pressure, I see deer from my office window (in my house) all day long sometimes.

 

[pinetag]

how close do you believe the cameras are setup to a doe bedding area or thicket in general? I am thinking a lot of daytime activity is due to that possibly. Also, this time of year - low pressure, I see deer from my office window (in my house) all day long sometimes.

Other than the couple of hinge cuts I did this spring, there aren't really a whole lot of thick areas around. Maybe they're using the hinge cuts as I intended? The closest one is probably 150 yards away and the further one is about 225 yards away.

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Got some more flooring done today. Finished the hallway and about 90% of the front bedroom.

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I loosely put up a piece of baseboard and shoe molding just to get a sense of what the finished result will look like. I think it will turn out nice once complete.

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I also threw out some store bought beans about 2 weeks back and they are coming along nicely.

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Does and fawns seem to be enjoying them.
I really like the twins pic!

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Almost forgot, this giant oak which I think is a swamp white oak (can anyone confirm?) is producing this year. If the acorns start dropping I'll definitely be gathering some up to direct seed.

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[Goldentriangle]

Place looks good as always. I think it's only a matter of time before the summer bachelor groups disperse and you start to see bucks.
Your trailer project is really coming along! That is gonna make a beautiful cabin when it's all said and done.


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[weekender21]

Looking good!

 

[pinetag]

Place looks good as always. I think it's only a matter of time before the summer bachelor groups disperse and you start to see bucks.
Your trailer project is really coming along! That is gonna make a beautiful cabin when it's all said and done.


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Thanks! I hope you're right about the bucks coming my way once they get out of their summer pattern. I can't wait to be done with the cottage and move on to the "real" habitat activities! LOL

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[lakngolf]

Great pics pinetag. Are the twins that much different in size?

 

[pinetag]

Great pics pinetag. Are the twins that much different in size?

I didn't even notice that but I guess they are different sizes. I've gotten a couple pics of them together so I assumed they had to be twins, but maybe not?

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[Weasel]

I hate painting...place is looking great though! Nice work. If that white oak starts dropping, get a camera on it. Might end your non-buck pic drought

 

[dogghr]

You a busy man. Nice work on house and land. Good luck on those deer.