dogghr
Well-Known Member
I've suggested on threads before that clovers, if given the chance will make their own plot. I've seen how paths made by foot, ATV, or tractor, suddenly show a great growth of Clover, especially the whites, without any real effort by man. So an easy plot to make. The more you abuse Whites, I swear, the better they grow. Spray them with gly, they come back with a vengence. Mow them short, just put on more growth. Run over them repeatedly and they just get thicker.
So here is my premise. I simply initiate a chose spot/field, maybe or maybe not spread some clover seed one fall, then abuse it. How? Most areas were once browsed and trampled by herds of deer, elk, and buffalo, especially the latter. They ate almost to the dirt, as well as trampled the flora with their hooves carrying up to 2000# of weight. They would pass thru, do their "damage" and move on only to return in a period to rework their efforts.
So I've copied their work. Every 45-90 days, I allow my herd/tractor to browse/mow very close. IN addition, the tractor is packing with its hooves/tires its 6000# of beef/metal, destroying much of what is beneath it. And as you can see, what started as a fescue field 2 years ago, while still showing lots of grasses and weeds, the clovers, red and whites, have gradually taken over. And the deer don't care, nor do I. Cheap and easy, why make it hard. Abuse the crap out of the clovers, they will love it and thank you for it! Keep your options open.
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So here is my premise. I simply initiate a chose spot/field, maybe or maybe not spread some clover seed one fall, then abuse it. How? Most areas were once browsed and trampled by herds of deer, elk, and buffalo, especially the latter. They ate almost to the dirt, as well as trampled the flora with their hooves carrying up to 2000# of weight. They would pass thru, do their "damage" and move on only to return in a period to rework their efforts.
So I've copied their work. Every 45-90 days, I allow my herd/tractor to browse/mow very close. IN addition, the tractor is packing with its hooves/tires its 6000# of beef/metal, destroying much of what is beneath it. And as you can see, what started as a fescue field 2 years ago, while still showing lots of grasses and weeds, the clovers, red and whites, have gradually taken over. And the deer don't care, nor do I. Cheap and easy, why make it hard. Abuse the crap out of the clovers, they will love it and thank you for it! Keep your options open.
![IMG_0028B.jpg IMG_0028B.jpg](https://deerhunterforum.com/data/attachments/8/8154-1a3e9b6aead2c5494fc849a4e9503afa.jpg)