What would you have done different ?.

[thphm]

For thoes that have had there property for awhile and did some improvements to keep wildlife on or near there property and Size does no matter here.

This might help some that are just starting out. I will start my property no that large but big enough to keep me busy year round as I live here. First I would not have let them cut down as many mature Oak trees as they did when logging.I would have had them open up the heavy wooded areas as 20 feet between mature trees.I would have planted more apple pear trees.And more berry type plants.I have cleared a number of spots and planted grasses and lots of clover which keeps the animals around. And I do have some thick areas with wild blackberries which the animals like to brouse on.

As I said size does no mater , the location might. A friend has only 5 acres but is is between farm land, he has done a lot as planting grasses and trees, In the last 2 years he has harvested a nice 6 pointer and a good size doe.    

[G-Man]

Always use a good forester and explain you want a wildlife plan not a timber harvest plan. This is biggest error people make and they end up hygrading their woods. If I could do one thing different it would be to start buying property earlier than I did. Didn't need flashy cars and big stero when I was younger should of invested in property...

[Pygmy]

" Size does not matter "..?..

 

All the guys with "little ones" say that...

 

Shucks, I've said it about a thousand times...<< sigh>>....

[SplitG2]

Two things for me:

 

1.  I wish I planted NWSG for bedding

2.   I spend more time improving the land than I actually hunt.  need to hunt more lol.

[thphm]

Always use a good forester and explain you want a wildlife plan not a timber harvest plan. This is biggest error people make and they end up hygrading their woods.

I wish I knew about them when I bought my property, found out too late after logging. There is a group near me and they do not ask for that large of a donation or fee , I think it depends on the size of the property. They have an hour long talk show near me on the radio once a week and have some pretty good info on keeping wildlife around ect.