Dilemma - New Property

[Brushpile]

Red Cedar and Wild Plum would make a good screen along the border. Wild Plum is thicket forming.

 

[Chainsaw]

Thank you all, I needed to hear a lot of this. I was ready to take a measured “it can only help long term” approach. One thing I think I will definitely do that shouldn’t mess too much up is edge feathering. The past farm manager even suggested that it would help a ton with concentrating deer entrances into the fields and screen their views as you approach the stands/blinds.


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Sounds like a great first task. And now that you have brought that to mind, I have never first hand in person seen a property that didn't NEED edge feathering and screening and that includes my own. Some has been done here but not enough. Edge feathering does all you have said and more. Good thread!

 

[snowracerh]

Do nothing for a season except observe take notes and build a plan. Many work a lifetime to have a chance to “chase Booners”. Once you spend some time you will have a better idea of what to do.


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Or even 2 season. Things can change a bit after one season of new pressure in new locations!

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[snowracerh]

Here are some shots of the old fields:
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Those look like deer bedding heaven!

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