Creating quality fall food plots requires that you first eliminate weed competition ahead of planting, and then possibly maintaining the plot after it’s established. One of the most affordable and effective ways to kill food plot weeds is with the use of properly timed herbicide treatments. This can be a very comprehensive topic that folks …
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Ah, the dreaded sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua). As much as we want sweetgums to have some timber value, in most regions, it just isn’t there, at least not for smaller trees in the mid story. Often times you’re better off terminating at least some of this species from your timber stand. The “Hack and Squirt” method …
Spraying glyphosate on food plots is the most efficient method I know of for removing undesirable weeds ahead of planting. One or two treatments prior to the planting season really sets a plot up for success. To get the best results out of your herbicide application, follow the steps listed below. 1. Measure Your Food …
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A stump jumper is a dish shaped heavy-duty steel plate found on the underside of most quality rotary cutters or “bush hogs”. Some people refer to them as the “blade pan”. The rotary cutter’s blades are affixed to this metal dish, rather than directly to the gearbox spindle. The purpose of a stump jumper is …
The RCR18 is classified by Land Pride as a “lightweight” implement, whereas the RCR12 is tagged with their even lighter “economical” classification. This is very misleading. For example, the “Bush Hog” brand of rotary cutters classifies their 1″ cutter (BH110) as “light duty”. In contrast, Land Pride classifies their 2″ cutter (RCR18) as “light duty”. …
Land Pride sits among Bush Hog and Woods as some of the best tractor implement brands. They all three make excellent rotary cutters. Land Pride is a brand that should be high on your list when shopping for a brush hog, especially if you’re buying a new Kubota tractor. Now that Kubota owns the Land …
Carving out a new campsite from scratch can be quite a process, but it’s totally worth it in the end. You can always throw together a rough site quickly to start enjoying your property right away. That’s certainly what I did. Then you can improve your campsite as time goes on, after you get a …
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When purchasing a compact tractor, there are two primary types of tires you’ll choose from. At most dealerships you’ll have a choice between R1 agricultural tires, sometimes referred to as “ag tires”, and R4 industrial tires. There are other options, but these are the most common. Most dealers will default to R4 for compact tractors …
Chaps and upland pants both attempt to accomplish the same things. They’re both intended to provide protection to your legs from briars and other pointy things, as well as to keep your legs dry in damp hunting conditions. In keeping your legs dry, they also help to keep you warm during cold weather. Whether you …
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Unfortunately, for deer hunters, college football season falls smack dab in the middle of deer season. In the past, football fans had an either-or decision to make on football weekends. You could either go to deer camp, or watch football, but not both. Thanks to most games being televised, combined with the fact that there …