This was the first September 1st in many years that I didn't get out to shoot either doves, geese, or teal. It was tough to hear of my brother's group shooting 3 limits of doves in just under 2 hours, or of Jake whacking 4 limits of geese by 7:30... I mean, that's just fuggin lights-out action and shooting. But, I had made up my mind that I wanted to rent a cultipacker and yesterday was the only day I could do it, with the holiday coming up.
So I made the trip south, picked up the cultipacker, and got to work. I had sprayed three areas two weeks ago, but yesterday I realized I made a mistake and didn't buy enough oats or rye. As a result, I only ended up planting two of the plots instead of three... which was fine, because by the time I finished number 2 I was whooped! lol
Both of these plots are between 1/4-acre and 1/2-acre in size. This first one is in a new spot that I've never planted before. And I really can't believe that I never have... It's a triangle-shaped plot, located in a subtle inside corner, with somewhat of a secondary ridge or "bench" right below it. This area has always been good for deer movement, and I think should be a dynamite killing plot.
Mowed and sprayed, and after several passes with the disk... By the way, we tried a tiller first, but the ground was so hard it just wasn't happening.
Cultipacked after spreading the oats and rye...
This view is from a little secluded "cove" in the back of the plot...
This cultipacker really kicked some ass. I've had decent results planting without one in years past, so I'm really looking forward to seeing how my results compare this year. I am pretty optimistic about this. In case anyone is interested, I rented the cultipacker from Schlabach Engine & Equipment down in Apple Creek... $35 for the day. Real nice people down there in Apple Creek. They even let me drop it off after-hours...
This plot has been going for 3 seasons now. Nothing real special about it... It's just in a nice open area, just above a mature stand of oaks and hickories. I've killed a couple deer and several groundhogs over this plot.
All finished up...
Both plots were planted with a mixture of Jerry Oats, Winter Rye, Austrian Winter Peas, Groundhog Forage Radishes, and Medium Red Clover.
The best part of yesterday was watching a slow steady rain shower come down not 3 hours after I finished planting! :smiley_bril:
So I made the trip south, picked up the cultipacker, and got to work. I had sprayed three areas two weeks ago, but yesterday I realized I made a mistake and didn't buy enough oats or rye. As a result, I only ended up planting two of the plots instead of three... which was fine, because by the time I finished number 2 I was whooped! lol
Both of these plots are between 1/4-acre and 1/2-acre in size. This first one is in a new spot that I've never planted before. And I really can't believe that I never have... It's a triangle-shaped plot, located in a subtle inside corner, with somewhat of a secondary ridge or "bench" right below it. This area has always been good for deer movement, and I think should be a dynamite killing plot.
Mowed and sprayed, and after several passes with the disk... By the way, we tried a tiller first, but the ground was so hard it just wasn't happening.
Cultipacked after spreading the oats and rye...
This view is from a little secluded "cove" in the back of the plot...
This cultipacker really kicked some ass. I've had decent results planting without one in years past, so I'm really looking forward to seeing how my results compare this year. I am pretty optimistic about this. In case anyone is interested, I rented the cultipacker from Schlabach Engine & Equipment down in Apple Creek... $35 for the day. Real nice people down there in Apple Creek. They even let me drop it off after-hours...
This plot has been going for 3 seasons now. Nothing real special about it... It's just in a nice open area, just above a mature stand of oaks and hickories. I've killed a couple deer and several groundhogs over this plot.
All finished up...
Both plots were planted with a mixture of Jerry Oats, Winter Rye, Austrian Winter Peas, Groundhog Forage Radishes, and Medium Red Clover.
The best part of yesterday was watching a slow steady rain shower come down not 3 hours after I finished planting! :smiley_bril:
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