Kaleo Hills-Property tour

[weekender21]

I have had many a good hunt over that decoy combo.

My hen doesn’t get much attention but that Jake sure does. I’ve thought about just running a single Jake several times but I’m sure the hen does add realism to the set up.


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[T-Max]

My hen doesn’t get much attention but that Jake sure does. I’ve thought about just running a single Jake several times but I’m sure the hen does add realism to the set up.


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I also have a feeding hen I use in "big field" situations. Seems like the look of a flock has more draw in those wide open setups.

 

[weekender21]

Another quick trip to the hills. I completed the NC certified burner course (step one) on Thursday and headed to our place Thursday afternoon.

Green up was definitely a few weeks late this year.
We spread 2800 pounds of lime on my plots and 1200 on my neighbors, we’re lucky to have a great neighbor with a tractor and spreader!

First significant crop from this 2018 planted droptine crab. It’s loaded.

Something has been chewing on this tree tag.

It wasn’t all work. I fished a wild trout stream I haven’t been on in 25 years, it was one of my favorites as a kid.

And a few bigger fish from a nearby hatchery supported stream.

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[KSQ2]

The thought of doing habitat work and trout fishing on the same day is like heaven to this Kansas boy!

 

[dogghr]

You sure have got a lot done since buying that place. Turning into a paradise more ways than one. Congrats.

 

[George]

I wish that I had a stream like that.

G

 

[weekender21]

I wish that I had a stream like that.

G

Me too G! There is good trout fishing nearby but I doubt the creeks on our place hold any fish. I’d like to change that eventually with either stream restoration or a small pond.


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[weekender21]

Another beautiful weekend in the hills, its hard to beat cool mountain weather as summer starts ramping up. This was a family trip just enjoying the property and local area although I did manage to broadcast 30 pounds of buckwheat into our maturing plots.

Lots of diversity in these fall plots. They’re not magazine cover plots but that’s not really the goal anyway. I’m happy with how they turned out.

My wife spotted this fawn after the rest of us walked by.

Waterfall hike off the parkway.

My son (6) won the big fish award this trip. Really nice brown! All by himself on a borderline toy (zebco dock demon) rod and reel.

And a few for the frying pan.

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[Mennoniteman]

Another beautiful weekend in the hills, its hard to beat cool mountain weather as summer starts ramping up. This was a family trip just enjoying the property and local area although I did manage to broadcast 30 pounds of buckwheat into our maturing plots.

Lots of diversity in these fall plots. They’re not magazine cover plots but that’s not really the goal anyway. I’m happy with how they turned out.

My wife spotted this fawn after the rest of us walked by.

Waterfall hike off the parkway.

My son (6) won the big fish award this trip. Really nice brown! All by himself on a borderline toy (zebco dock demon) rod and reel.

And a few for the frying pan.

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Fish fry coming up!

 

[weekender21]

A few trail camera pictures.

This buck is showing potential.

Another nice buck just getting started (older picture).

Good size bear.

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[dogghr]

The first buck looks to have an ankle bracelet. On parole??? Nice bear.

 

[weekender21]

The first buck looks to have an ankle bracelet. On parole??? Nice bear.

Perfect leaf placement or yes, potentially an escapee.

That’s a pretty decent bear for our area. Sure wish they would daylight when the season opens.


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[weekender21]

We’re back from another camping trip in the mountains. Low 50’s at night was a great break from the heat.

Wind detectors growing.

Plots are a weedy mess, I’ll probably plant a summer crop next year.

A few 2018/19 apples are producing.

Daughters first time on the gun. .17 HMR. I’m hoping to get her confident on our .243 this summer.

Heavy browsing on the summer poke.

Browse on the nettle.

Summer plans:

I’m talking with a forester about logging, maybe later this year.

Looking at the possibility of purchasing a joining ~10 acre parcel. Unfortunately land prices are UP!

Looking for opportunities to get my fall plots in anytime after mid August. Archery season opening in 2 months!


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[lakngolf]

Pretty Country! Always good to see fruit on trees!

 

[MarkDarvin]

More vetch. Good man.

You're the second guy I've seen mention burn nettle getting browsed.

 

[weekender21]

More vetch. Good man.

You're the second guy I've seen mention burn nettle getting browsed.

I wasn’t sure what the vetch would look like this late but it’s still really green. I’m not sure if the deer are browsing it at all but it’s providing something green and growing mid summer.


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[Native Hunter]

Nice update. Things are shaping up for you. And land prices have gone crazy here too.

 

[weekender21]

Nice update. Things are shaping up for you. And land prices have gone crazy here too.

I guess it’s crazy nationwide. I wonder if it will last.


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[Native Hunter]

I guess it’s crazy nationwide. I wonder if it will last.


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No one knows for sure, but I doubt we will ever think it is cheap again.

 

[weekender21]

No one knows for sure, but I doubt we will ever think it is cheap again.

I think you’re right. I’m glad we bought before 2020!


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