I agree . It took me a few years and plenty of mistakes to get to this point . Im retired now, so I have more time to create more work for myself ,lol.
My farm is in Virginia, in between Richmond and Charlottesville Its a 150 acres with approx 1/2 in hardwoods and 1/2 pasture.
Ive been here since 1994. I started putting in food plots and planting apple and pear trees around 2004 or so.
My food plots are fairly simple. Clover and chicory for warm weather and Cereal Rye and Winter Wheat for cool weather.
It works pretty well. Ive played around with corn and turnips. I found that the deer will hit my turnips well after hunting season.
Occasionally ( mainly due to expense),Ive broadcast an acre or two of corn. The deer definitely mow it down but Ive found that the wheat and rye keep them around just as much. Every year that Ive planted corn , we usually see a bear or two. I just like to watch them.
I grew up in the suburbs of Richmond and started fishing at a young age. My Dad loved to fish but never hunted. I started hunting with friends when I was around 12 or 13. I was hooked. I now have children and grandchildren . My son and one of my grandsons love to hunt also.
The big turning point for me was buying a reliable tractor. I bought an old piece of junk right after I moved here but it was always broken down.When I finally bought a new tractor ( 45 horsepower) my plans started coming together.
Anyway , Im rambling, thats my 5 minute bio.
I really enjoy this forum . I learn so much from you guys.
Ive tried to post a profile pic but it just keeps buffering. My internet is so slow at home. I might need to try it when Im at another location with better service.
Worm