First-light

Didn't Wisconsin's Deer population dwindle when CWD hit the herd? They are still reporting that it is hurting the population in 2025. I guess I would take a few more precautions and have the deer tested.

So I've read a few stories about CWD. Ohio had 24 cases last year. What would you do if your county became a hot spot for DWD? I guess you would be allowed to hunt but any game taken would have to be tested? Even if it tested negative would you still eat it? Would field dressing change for you? I don't wear gloves most of the time that could change. I know there is no known cases of CWD spreading to humans. It sure would put a damper on things big time. Thoughts?

Doc I know that when they are in velvet bugs can get in the horns and cause holes and and other stuff.

I saw this week that big doe with her triplets!

Thanks my Sister made that years ago. She was good with stained glass.

Sister in law got it from a friend. The friends Dad caught it in Aruba in the 80's. Had no place for it so my sister in law took it. They tried it in their house and it didn't work. She gave it to me this weekend and now has its forever home! In excellent condition!

Hammering my food plots.

I was about the same as you Doc here in Howard. Just seemed like it stayed cold for long periods of time. Ice was bad! I have a 10x20 wood shed and used about 3/4 of it so far. Been cutting a few times and hope to have it filled again by end of next week. I like to be done in the spring. That way no pressure in the fall and may do a few trees if come across some that fall.

I'm seeing a lot of fox and yotes on trail cameras. Is it mating season? Seeing a bunch of fox in daylight hours also.

Got this one this morning. Must be cold for him!

We had a few of them, they were cool! As I remember they didn't vocalize much.

Never seen so many birds this early spring if I can call it that. 3 big flocks by me good to see.

Great to bake with.

I had ducks for a few years. Eggs were the best!

I watch buying Alaska and that stuff goes for big $$$$$$

Having my daughter ask the farm.

Like that too!

How do I find that out? Just ask?

I like that.

So I want to build a coop. My Daughters 2nd grade class incubates 8-10 eggs. They watch the progression. This year the farm that supplies the eggs said she can give the chicks to me. So with that info can you guys send me any picts you may have of your coops. Board and Batten siding, metal roof and an area for them to walk around. Separate roof for nesting boxes if you think that is a good idea. Get the nesting boxes and enclosure off the ground. Thanks, FL

Do I wish this site will stay around for a long time, yes. But to tell you the truth why do we join sites like this? To share our experience and to gain knowledge. I'm not saying I'm leaving but the members have dwindled to a few, I don't mind that, but It's not going much further than that. It won't survive with what we have here. I'm not leaving but it is on the back of my mind. I lived a slow death of the internet putting publishing magazines out of business. That is what is happening here. A long slow death. It was great at times but now pretty much stagnate. Just being totally honest.

Great info!

So I have a quad 400 King Quad it's 14 years old. I would rather now push snow with it but is an option. I have a Massey 1835M That will move a house! lol Those with experience with a bigger tractor what options do you like that won't break the bank. Right now I have two small steel skis bolted onto the bucket. Its ok. Im finding dragging the bucket backwards works good. With that thought what about a blade? Thoughts?

So I took out my tractor and scraped as much snow off down to the ice. I bought Mortons pool salt and tried that on a few spots a couple of days ago. It will not freeze up again. Got it at Lowes hope it does the job.

Crazy story this dates back a while. It was probably 1992 and my wife an I bought a house on Long Island. The original owner was a Ham radio operator. I would get letters from people in other countries trying to contact him. He had passed. From what I found out During WW2 he contacted ships off the coast and actually had President Roosevelt visit the house for some reason.