NYBowhunter

Wasnt planning on any plots this year, but 2 weeks prior i had downed some pines and brush adjascent to an existing clover plot. The entire area was a high spot and not level with the clover plot and was overrun with weeds and blackberry bushes. This weekend i figured i stretch the legs on the new Massey and give it a workout. Had to take out a pine tree stump, move alot of downed branches, remove quite a bit of rocks and make the area level with my existing plot for ease of mowing next spring (you can see in the pic. the dirt area is the new plot and green is the existing clover plot and where they both meet was about a 6 -8" grade difference. Now its like one flowing huge plot. Came back next morning, added fertilizer and put down wheat, oats, clover and brassicas. Now its just up to the rain. Once again pic is sideways.

Love wild blackberries, there are quite a few on my property. My dad grows a blackberry variant where there are no thorns on the stems and the blackberries are 4x the size of a wild one. He also makes a great jam from blackberries.

Great job, love to see the benefits and rewards of our hard labor. I enjoy all aspects of food plotting and land mgt. for all animals. Everytime i go to my land i try to work the land either big or small The work is never done, but to me its fun and very rewarding. Keep at it. seems to be working out great for you based upon those pictures. Good luck.

Bow, 50 cal. ML, crossbow, 30-06, 35 rem., 243, 300 mag.

As with deer, coyote populations need to be kept in check as well. Im not saying eradicate them like some would like, but they do need to be thinned from time to time, within season.

My 50 caliber TC Omega is topped with a Nikon BDC 3-9 X40. Use (3) 50 grain blackpowder pellets sight ML out to 100 yards and the dots are good out to 300. Its has nice clear glass and reticle/dots are clear and noticeable as well. Has put a hurtin on quite a few deer.

Damn that mower looks bigger then the tractor. Nice rig.

4F - High for first and PP needed for second.

Thx, yes i frequent that site once in a while.

Thx. Really is therapeutic. I have a feeling you know where im coming from. Im sure you have very fond memories.

Well i think my one way is a tad longer...lol..its 3 1/2 hours one way, but i get your point. Its still a 3 hr. Round trip if you only go for the day and thats alot of driving. But if the spot is worth it, then why not. Stay at home nomad, why not just get a cheap $500-1000 trailer and put it on the land. Gives you place to get out of the elements, rest and also a place to stay overnight if needed. As long as its on wheels i dont think it will have any tax implications. Unless its not your land then i can see why you dont have any structures. But yeah traveling 40 minutes twice a day i can see that being annoying after a while.

Damn you guys got it easy , i drive 3 1/2 hours one way without traffic. But when we do go its usually for a long weekend or during the week for a few days. But then again its also a place we go to not only for hunting but to enjoy with family. Id drive 1 hr. easily to hunt and go home the same day. That seems like a no brainer, but then again after driving 3 1/2hrs a 1 hr. Drive is a piece of cake.. But everyone has different priorities and obligations so to each their own.

Sure should, hopefully they make them like those good ole tractors. Thx.

Yeah i got the joke..lol.. Was just pointing out that my properties incline is not that far off from the pictures.

Lol...Guess you'd never been to my property , there are some trails that are at a very nice long steady incline. Put that tractor in turtle gear and chug along. Its actually a good thing because it forces you to slow down and take in all the beauty. Theres nothing like riding a diesel tractor up a mountain at a snails pace as you travel wooded trails to your food plots. I get excited every single time i go!!!!!

Thx. Its the largest in the 1700e series, model is 1739 and its 39 hp. Yes i remember your new acquisition, i follow all tractor threads closely. Just anything tractor related makes me tingle...lol...one day when i retire i hope to get my hands on an older restored massey tractor..like a TO 20 or 30.

Thx and shes a smooth rider, easy on the butt...lol

Thx

Absolutely, with the skid steer it shouldnt be hard for me to find a nice plow for the snow.

Here she is fellas all clean for now, traded in my smaller 9 yr old Massey for this larger framed, larger tires, more HP Massey Ferguson. Nice feature is that the newer Masseys now use skid steer attachments so bucket, plows and other front end attachments are interchangle with the likes of skid steer, bobcat etc. Shes much bigger then my prior massey so the bucket needs to be stored separately as the tractor wont fit in the shed with it on. I havent mowed with it yet but i assume visibility without the bucket out front is much better. And if needed it only takes a few minutes to get the bucket hooked up. Hoping to use her next season to change up some of my food plots.

Looks very similar in size to a sow i shot few years back and if memory serves me correct she went 230lbs.

Plant 2 1/2 weeks before the opener and preferably before it rains and by the opener you should atleast have the sprouts emerge, that should work for you. Hopefully it attracts that brute, best of luck. Wouldnt hurt to throw down a few bags of pelletized lime and a bag of fertilizer. I have laid down lime, fertilizer and seed all in one day with great success.

Regardless of the seed you lay down, the plot will get hammered if you have any sizeable deer herd and its a small plot. Not to sound too negative seems a plot that size has the potential of getting wiped out overnight. I get heavy browsing on a few large plots, cant imagine a plot that size holding up to any deer/turkey population. But you may get lucky, hopefully the plot holds out for you until 10/1. Be sure to post pictures of the plots progress. Good luck.

From the looks of this thread us men must be going thru a mid life crisis. I myself traded in a perfectly like new massey ferguson tractor 1531 hydro with less than 200 hours for a new 1739 hydro. I gained 6 more HP at the engine and PTO, bigger frame, tires, skid steer loader and newer technology. Trade value was excellent, guess i keep telling myself these are the reasons to justify purchasing my latest toy. Good luck Moog thats one ballzy ATV, much more power than you will ever need. Congrats. Make sure to wash after every ride.

Good luck, i had a 2000 suzuki 500 quadmaster, its now with my cousin. Never a problem, just change oil. Its 18 years old and still has the original battery., suzuki makes a great atv which is often over looked. Enjoy your new ride.