How Bill Winke Increases his Deer Population
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- Опубліковано 26 лип 2024
- Bill, Eric, and Garrett are together once again. Together, the three talk about the best ways to increase the deer population. Throughout, Bill details his expertise in the TSI projects!
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I'm in the process of doing this on our land in middle Mississippi we acquired from the inlaws . It's only 90 acres all old growth red , white and post oak and pine with pockets of gum tress sycamores and ash . All closed canopy and wide open underneath . I can say 20 years ago it was thicker and soul more deer. We still see some deer and a few good bucks but hopefully I can get it better than it's ever been. I'm clear cutting an acre to an acre and a half spots for bedding. Then taking out some Big pine and big oaks with the skinny canopy's to get some sunlight in . I'm learning a lot from watching these guys. Great video we need more !!
I would love to listen more on this topic. Will definitely watch an hour long video if you make one.
Always appreciate the information bill
I would love to hear what qualifies as good timber vs bad and the species list. I could definitely listen to more of this info.
Don’t underestimate the power of prescribed fire in regards to oak regeneration as well. That’s one way to remove undesirable tree species in a sapling stage of their growth.
Ok Bill, so what do you say to the person that says "you cant have a woods built for habitat and wildlife its eithor 1 or the other" I have hinged box elders and basswood trees a few years back and found that it was a huge benifit for brouse especially in early spring. Non benificial oaks, non acorn producers, lightning struck or damaged trees I have cut down also.
My question for you guys is what happens after your TSI. At year say 8-15 when the timber is too big for the deer to feed and have cover and it’s too small for another harvest. Do you just keep cutting so you continually have cover and browse?
I feel like you are on a 10 year cycle. Every ten years you have to go back through it and take out the new junk trees. This is why some landowners favor fire every two to three years. It is easier than getting a forestry clearing saw and whacking a bunch of 4 inch trees every 10 years. I am no expert on managing with fire but I do see its value.
I would of loved to hear your take on species you removed.
I think many of us know the basics…maple, hedge, hackberry, elm, etc. I’m curious if you took it as far as poor quality oaks, or crowded oaks?
Love the content Bill enjoy all your channels/ shows is high point looking to expand into the Ohio or Mich market? Can u 1031 exchange a rental house or apt into land?
What if the property is mainly all junk? Full of Locust, hedge, Cedar, Elm. Very few Oak. But at the same time the timber is mainly the only cover within a few sections. Plenty of deer are using the property, but the timber is not ideal
I think you improve it slowly a portion each year, but with no quality seed trees you will have to plant what you want. Iike oak and chestnut along with shrubbery like crab apple and plum if you can get it past the deer. It is a big subject that can't be easily generalized because every situation is different.
@@bill-winke Thank you for your time to reply Bill appreciate it
I would stump cut a good portion of elms and allow them to resprout. This creates woody browse for deer in the winter. As far as the other species... you may think about doing a micro clear cut out in the middle of it and see what responds from the seed bank. You may have a good herbaceous response... which means you could chemically treat these less desirable woody species and allow it to be more open herbaceous cover.
I think its important to note deer do not need acorns. If you are in an area that is thin with oaks you will be fine... after all deer only eat acorns for a couple months out of the entire year. Planting native trees and shrubs certainly is a wise thing to do though for future generations to enjoy.
Edit: If you cut a cedar below the lowest limb it will die, for the others you will need to chemically treat the stumps. Use triclopyr+imazapyr. Triclopyr will not kill legumes so you will need to add 10% imazapyr to your solution to kill the locust trees. When mixing, do 50% garlon and 40% water, mix this up well before adding 10% arsenal ac.