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Chris Hawley | Mossy Oak Properties If you are an avid reader of GameKeepers like I am, you are very aware of food plot management, how to get the most out of your deer herd, and timber management. All of these can positively impact your property and add an exponential amount of value to your paradise. However, when
Chris Hawley, Mossy Oak Properties Back when I first began my career in the rural and recreational land market in the mid-1980s, most of the parcels of land I dealt with were best described as “one-dimensional,” in that there was typically only one primary use for that property. Many agricultural tracts were not properly set
Many of us spend our days in an office or cubicle, staring out the window in envy of the fresh air and bright sky others might be enjoying. That feeling of bliss, refreshment and calm when you step outdoors is one to relish when you take a break from the daily grind. The outdoors provides
Kevin Keen | Originally published in GameKeepers: Farming for Wildlife Magazine. To subscribe, click here. Typically a slow drawdown of water anywhere from mid-March through mid-June is the best option to get the most native seed production from your moist soil units. Stretching out this drying period also continues to provide wildlife habitat well into the spring. So
Ron Jolly As landowners with skin in the game of controlling feral hogs, my wife and I have learned a few tricks that make us more successful and make the job a little easier. Here are a few tips that will help you. 1. Soured Corn – We soak corn by putting corn in a bucket with
Let your kids get their hands dirty by teaching them how to make a compost bin. Composting is a great way to build a sustainable home and teach stewardship and responsibility to your kids. Here are some benefits of composting with your family and tips on how to build a compost bin. WHY COMPOST WITH
Greg J. Wall – Helena Industrial & Aquatics Kudzu is one of the most prolific plants to ever join the list of invasive plants in our country. A native of Asia, the perennial legume spreads by both seeds as well as runners. Kudzu infestations harm timber and native plants and can decrease property values. Kudzu patches are
Jeff Dennis | Originally published in GameKeepers: Farming for Wildlife Magazine. To subscribe, click here. Adding culverts to problem areas along travel-routes is another way to improve roads and access. You can purchase corrugated plastic culverts to a specified length that should last a lifetime, or cement culverts are sometimes also still used. “Farming for wildlife” is why
Andrew Walters | Originally published in GameKeepers: Farming for Wildlife Magazine. To subscribe, click here. The majority of property owners need help if they want to see scenes like this on their property. Make sure you set realistic short term and long term goals for the property. Hiring a professional will save you substantial time and money. A
Drawing The Line: Property Lines & Borders are an Integral Part of Management If you are a landowner, then regardless of whether you own 80 or 10,000 acres, your property has legally defined property lines. The purpose behind property lines is simple-provide a way of knowing what is yours and what is your neighbor’s. Thanks
