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Post by lawrencecountyhunter on Sept 2, 2020 14:23:42 GMT -5
None of my persimmon trees, or my parents' trees have any persimmons this year and most of the leaves are in rough shape. Not sure what the deal is there.
Oaks are looking decent though, with a few dropping some small green acorns already.
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Post by scrub-buster on Sept 2, 2020 20:46:49 GMT -5
I worked on widening some trails that have been closing in. My saw got too close to a wasp nest and one nailed me on the top of my ear. I used a redneck flamethrower (brake cleaner and a lighter) to get my revenge. Seemed like nothing went right today. My radiator blew out on my car this afternoon. I had my bike on the back. Took me 1.5 hours to pedal from Aurora to home in Switzerland County. Hoping tomorrow goes smoother. I'd like to get the rest of the trails cleared and mowed.
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Post by swilk on Sept 3, 2020 5:25:01 GMT -5
It's sort of nestled in off a food plot...the only real shot opportunities will be out in front so I just put in the one window. For approx 13 years I had windows cut out just like you have until I got smart. I got tired of opening the door to see what was going on around me so I cut the holes even larger so I could stick my head out to look around. I finally bought 2-32" X 18" sliding windows and installed them what a difference that made, when the wind blows straight into that window hole you will feel it even more than if you were in a tree stand. I keep the windows closed most of the time except for maybe the last 1/2 hour. I pray for cold snowy days during deer season because I stay as warm and snug as a bug in a rug! A piece if 1/4 inch thick plexi keeps the wind out....still need to slope and wrap the opening to keep any water from running in but not in a huge hurry to get that done.
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Post by Woody Williams on Sept 4, 2020 19:01:41 GMT -5
Looks like what I planted last Friday morning is coming up. The plot was really muddy when he tilled it. It was big mud clods so we couldn’t even drag it. Anxious to get some daylight pictures.
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Post by dawnpatrol on Sept 4, 2020 19:33:15 GMT -5
Well the one:) showed up on my cams......the chess match isnt far away......i think he is 7 1/2......if he runs his same routes again this season......ive made lots of adjustments to try to get him:)
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Post by Deleted on Sept 4, 2020 19:38:10 GMT -5
Well the one:) showed up on my cams......the chess match isnt far away......i think he is 7 1/2......if he runs his same routes again this season......ive made lots of adjustments to try to get him:) Holy Toledo...7 1/2? Oh...keep us posted on how this goes, and it goes without saying, if you tag him, we must see pictures so we can celebrate with you!
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Post by dawnpatrol on Sept 4, 2020 20:05:06 GMT -5
Well the one:) showed up on my cams......the chess match isnt far away......i think he is 7 1/2......if he runs his same routes again this season......ive made lots of adjustments to try to get him:) Holy Toledo...7 1/2? Oh...keep us posted on how this goes, and it goes without saying, if you tag him, we must see pictures so we can celebrate with you! For sure:)....i have 1 of his sheds from last season........his core area is not big @ all.....im up for the challenge!!!
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Post by scrub-buster on Sept 4, 2020 21:14:51 GMT -5
I finished widening all the trails and cut a couple new shortcuts for the deer. They will bring them right by a couple of my stands. I got the trails all mowed. I also threw out 5 lbs of clover and a bunch of turnip seeds. I don't have very high hopes of them growing.
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Post by esshup on Sept 4, 2020 21:23:19 GMT -5
Well the one:) showed up on my cams......the chess match isnt far away......i think he is 7 1/2......if he runs his same routes again this season......ive made lots of adjustments to try to get him:) Picture please!!!
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Post by lawrencecountyhunter on Sept 4, 2020 21:29:08 GMT -5
I put burlap on the rest of my stands that needed it, and put the blinds on the two quad pod stands.
I think the only thing left is trim shooting lanes at one stand, and give the trails one final mowing. I'd like to be done and out for a few weeks prior to opener.
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Post by esshup on Sept 4, 2020 22:55:45 GMT -5
Going to be putting up the last few stands and ground blinds this weekend, then need to build a few ladder stands. I have a few that need to be put up on a property that I have access to hunt on, only thing it's slightly over an hour away.
I need to make a mandrel for my bender so I can form/bend square 1" tubing without kinking it. I've done it before for a small prototype project, and this will require 8 bends per stand, so I think I can get 'er done cheaply and make it out of wood (the mandrel, not the ladder stand).
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Post by scrub-buster on Sept 5, 2020 7:16:19 GMT -5
I put burlap on the rest of my stands that needed it, and put the blinds on the two quad pod stands. I think the only thing left is trim shooting lanes at one stand, and give the trails one final mowing. I'd like to be done and out for a few weeks prior to opener. How much burlap do you put on them? Could you post a picture?
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Post by lawrencecountyhunter on Sept 5, 2020 9:11:20 GMT -5
I put burlap on the rest of my stands that needed it, and put the blinds on the two quad pod stands. I think the only thing left is trim shooting lanes at one stand, and give the trails one final mowing. I'd like to be done and out for a few weeks prior to opener. How much burlap do you put on them? Could you post a picture? I'll try to take a picture later. I pretty much go from the tree all around and back to the tree on the other side. I zip tie to the shooting rail and the foot platform so it doesn't flap in the breeze too much. One camo burlap roll will do a double stand, I can get two single stands out of a roll. I wait until after deer season and buy them on clearance, usually $3-4. I don't put them on all my stands, just the ones that don't have as much natural cover ad I'd like.
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Post by lawrencecountyhunter on Sept 5, 2020 11:02:35 GMT -5
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Post by genesis273 on Sept 5, 2020 11:29:41 GMT -5
Looking good
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Post by Pinoc on Sept 5, 2020 15:24:55 GMT -5
Finally got into the woods today to do some treestand prep. Felt good to be in the woods and just sit there and watch and listen. The cool temps helped a lot also. A lot of acorns on the ground already also. Seemed a little early to me?
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Post by Woody Williams on Sept 5, 2020 16:22:29 GMT -5
Finally got a daylight picture - crows maybe? This plot was planted last Friday AM and I think it’s done great! . Of course it had a LOT of ground moisture and a good rain that afternoon. .
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Post by freedomhunter on Sept 5, 2020 16:31:56 GMT -5
Looks young maybe 3.5 good genetics and still had growth to put on. Be hard to pass but one more year and oh boy. Gets the blood pumping anyway
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Post by scrub-buster on Sept 5, 2020 19:58:11 GMT -5
How much burlap do you put on them? Could you post a picture? I'll try to take a picture later. I pretty much go from the tree all around and back to the tree on the other side. I zip tie to the shooting rail and the foot platform so it doesn't flap in the breeze too much. One camo burlap roll will do a double stand, I can get two single stands out of a roll. I wait until after deer season and buy them on clearance, usually $3-4. I don't put them on all my stands, just the ones that don't have as much natural cover ad I'd like. I don't use the shooting rails. I need the room to shoot a longbow. Sometimes I might add one or two for gun season. I try to place stands in or in front of cedars and multi-trunked trees. I've thought of using burlap but never tried it.
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Post by esshup on Sept 5, 2020 21:39:47 GMT -5
Pulled trail cam cards. Got them mixed up in my pocket and I believe I ended up putting 2 of them back in cams that I should have brought home to look at. Oh well, I'll go back tomorrow and swap them out. Put up 2 more stands today, took measurements to see about making an improved version of the ladder stands, one that is more comfortable.
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