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Thanks for being here! Sounds like a fun little project! Nothing better than coming up with a plan and executing it!!

Thanks man! Yes we need the rain!

I’m usually pretty specific on when I do it. I’ve spread it after dark using a headlamp and leaving the diesel side by side running, I’ve done it during storms while it was raining to avoid disturbing anything. Get creative. Mid day works fine too just not during peak movement hours where you might bump deer off the plot

@@Gunnar-Hanson I do the same , just wondering how you felt. Thanks for the response . Plot looks good👍🏼👍🏼

Of course. Thank you! Goodluck this season!

I have roughly an acre and a half of pure switchgrass planted on the farm. Two larger pieces of about .5-.75 and then the rest being edge, and screening cover. As far as strict bedding areas I rely more on the natural bedding areas that deer already use and feel comfortable in, and I go in and enhance them with select cutting timber for regeneration and browse. I don’t necessarily like the idea of “make deer bed where you want” because that doesn’t always work. I like the idea of taking the raw materials that deer already like (hence why they are already bedding there) and improving upon that. Then finding your line of movement from bedding to food… either ag/ food plots or both and hunting them based on that!

Yes sir!

I will make this video!

Thanks brother!

Cereal rye. Rye grass is a filler that most seed sellers use. Huge joke!

I get all of my cereal rye from a local ag store in 40lb blank bags for $20 bucks. Always grows awesome.

Thank you man! If there’s ever anything you want to see, or any questions you have drop a comment and I’ll help you however I can!

Thank you man! Glad you’re here!

Thanks man!

Thanks man

Thank you!

It was definitely a weird year! Mild weather and uneven doe to buck ratios play a big impact as well since bucks shed antlers based on their testosterone levels… if there are still does to be bred testosterone levels don’t always drop the way they normally would!

I have some pictures of deer using it so far! I will try to put something together to show how it is working. I was skeptical as well... but we will see. I am completely unbiased when it comes to using this thing as I am not promoted to use it at all.. just curious! Stay tuned!

@@Gunnar-Hanson I will, thanks.

Thank you! Are you using a tree tube?

@@Gunnar-Hanson definitely, I got a guy gonna buy my extras and we are going to trade tubes for trees! He's an old highschool buddy who really goes hard for Whitetails and he is wanting them bad! I know my trees are worth more but hey...were boys!! And he just logged a bunch of his ground and wanted some to make a deer haven, lol! Im happy that they will go to a good home cause I have babied them things all yr and hate for people to buy em and not plant properly. Dunstans are not as easy as people think!

I also got around 100 persimmon growing for root stock, and I have a giant wild persimmon on farm next to me and I'm going to try grafting some in a few yrs! I went down a tree rabbit hole last fall! I'm hooked! Lol😂

Nothing wrong with that! Any time we can get another conservationist to apply these things and start putting back into the land for the future a good deed was done!

@@Gunnar-Hanson absolutely, the way I look at it, I wish my dad would have planted some wildlife trees for me but he didn't hunt but ironically he done landscaping,lol! I'm planting for my son's future not so much mine, and when I'm long gone my boy can go to that tree we planted and cherish those memories!

Thanks Aaron!

There will always be a destination food source, maybe it’s not ag. It could be a clear cut with lots of regeneration. Where ever there is a lot of deer congregating to feed in the evening is where they are trying to get. So finding that and working backwards towards the bedding area will lay out the movement you are trying to improve and hunt. Also, take into consideration that deer will travel LONG distances to feed, so if there is an ag field 1.5-2mi away they will still travel to it. As long as it is the best food source available they will seek it out. Any other questions hit me on socials and we can jump on a call to chat!

If using my hands when I speak bothers you… you may not like this channel. Just how I am.

Good stuff!

Although I don’t know who that is it sounds like he knew the power of keeping his land unpressured until the best time of the year as well!

Thank you man! I hope you enjoy the old and new videos coming! Hunting, habitat, and the outdoors has been my life since the first hunt I can remember at less than 10 years old!

@@Gunnar-Hanson good stuff! Can’t wait

All relative to the spring timing we have. Once the snow is gone. I like to have most of the ground still wet from the melt and or rain, but I try to find the ideal day for each stand by looking at mild winds, correct wind direction, and cherry on top would be a rain shower not long after to keep things safe. But overall timing changes year to year based on the weather

@Gunnar-Hanson so ideally spring with right conditions.

@@clayschneider3036 yep. And by the time I’m burning after the fifth year there is a thick mat that has plenty of fire load to burn it even if it is slightly damp

I’ve had an awful pigweed problem in all my plots the last couple years food plotting conventionally (spray till repeat) so far, this has virtually eliminated the problem. Standing rye shades competition, grows fast in the spring to overtake them, also is aleopathic which makes it hard for weeds to get established. I am excited to see the results… in theory and from what I’ve seen so far not allowing exposed soil for competition to thrive is the key. With this process there is zero lag time from my next crop (summer blend) currently is it growing up through the dying stalks of winter rye and establishing itself nicely. So if there are still weeds (which of course there will be some) (not a bad thing either) that summer crop will have a head start on those to overtake them by the time they get the opportunity to take off… will be documenting as I go, but I appreciate you tuning in

@@Gunnar-Hanson Yea, always enjoy content like this and everyones experience. Looking forward to your thoughts. Just to clarify what I found when crimping. The Rye is a great cover crop and def inhibits weed growth while growing. Unfortunately when you plant there is already weed seeds in the ground as well just waiting for the rye to die and sun to hit em as well as your recently planted seeds. I feel like if you can get away from weedy areas (like big ag) and chemically terminate weeds for a few years before starting you might have a chance but otherwise residual seeds from over the years, weedy fields next door with wind borne seeds will be tough to overcome with just a crimper. My no till drill was just enough disturbance for mares tail to come up in my planted rows. I'm staying tuned for your results though. Good luck.

I had this crimper made out of an old pressure tank. Had a 3pt attachment laying around the farm and mounted that on with some bearings and added the cutters with some basic 1/2 in. steel. Added a couple plug holes to be able to fill with water and add some extra weight.

I had all of this done with labor for a local welder for about $1700 Considering the price of a crimper off the lot it is much more reasonable… guys that are more handy than I am can do it themselves for less than 1k

It’s a very good method for little to no equipment! I’ve seen people successfully terminating rye stands with a pallet drug behind an atv! Everyone can do this. The benefits of using cover crops to continually put nutrients back into the soil, retain moisture, and protect from erosion are not arguable. I’m excited to keep running this system and improving upon it. I appreciate you sharing. Good luck this season!

Yes it will and just like you said I’m testing both to see if I have different germination rates/success with growth. Awesome hope it turns out well for you! Cover crops are wonderful to plant into!

Nice professional video. I see you are starting out and I think you'll grow fast. I have a similar channel, check it out if you have a chance. I do buckwheat no till but haven't done it with rye because I don't have a crimper but I could spray.

Because I’m using it as a moisture barrier/smother crop to drown out weeds for my summer blend. If I wanted just rye all year I would leave it and that’s an option, but I’m trying to add organic matter, nitrogen and pull nutrients to my top soil with different seed blends like tillage radish, clover etc. Great question though!

I’m doing some testing right now that I will be sharing on here doing some no till broadcasting with different seeds. How they improve soil, germinate by being rolled, and or crimped… cool stuff coming glad you’re here!

Love to hear it!

They might be okay through the summer when the deer have a lot of food but fall/winter they may eat them to the dirt… ROD is like candy to deer

Absolutely! Great choices there. Just make sure your spacing is tight enough to create that screen… Norway spruce for screen would be good at 10ft spacing in rows

It’s a great option!

It was a short year for cutting! Southern WI didnt have much frost in the ground (if any) snow insulated the ground when it got real cold, but very mild winter overall

Habitat management is as it sounds management… aspen cut once and allowed to become over mature again does no good like you said, rotational cutting is necessary for promoting regeneration this year and the years to come. None of this stuff is a one and done approach

Yes. I have some areas I want to thin out to create more diversity even though it isn’t an invasive I still like to manage it to avoid a monoculture of it

Thanks!

Deer definitely will shift into fall ranges during late august/early September and these ranges are fairly consistent although not guaranteed. I would bank on still hunting those same bucks you laid eyes on! They will breed the does in the area first… within their home range 200-1000 acres depending on quality of the habitat and as long as they don’t get pushed out. There are two different types of scrapes a (primary/community) and then just a plain old scrape a buck makes when he feels like it. Primaries will get used year round by all deer not just bucks… you’ll know it when you see it (roughly the size of a car hood and I’ve seen them have standing urine in them from the sheer number of deer hitting it. If you find one they are an excellent place to potentially set up nearby a smaller/random scrape won’t carry as much weight in terms of where I am hunting. Hope this helps! Glad you’re getting into it, and I appreciate you tuning in man!

@@Gunnar-Hanson Thanks Gunnar I appreciate the response and it makes good sense to me! I was on the ground tucked into a cedar thicket last year and either the wind or too much movement blew my cover 🙈 I’ve already put in a small plot and built a 13’ beaut of a blind perfectly tucked back 30 yards. So as long as the deer keep coming I’ll be making it happen this year. I’ll be sure to send you a photo if so, cheers 🤙🏻

Thanks Gary!

Not primarily, but I have.

Easily done man! Doesn’t take too much time to really hide them well and avoid any deer becoming skittish of them and it’s well worth it!

Tomorrows video will address some of this. I appreciate your comment and we’ll wishes!

I usually set up a few during the spring months for scouting turkeys… but majority of my cameras go out in late June or into July! Kind of depends on Corn/Bean years. Bean years earlier than corn.

SW Wisconsin

Appreciate it!

Also thanks for sharing

I sure Hope so!

Thank you!

That one might be a little much! 😂