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<blockquote data-quote="megalomaniac" data-source="post: 5518893" data-attributes="member: 2805"><p>Wow, that's going to really add a lot to your hunting experience!</p><p></p><p>First of all, you have realistic goals... killing a 3.5yo annually should be doable, esp if you are willing to pass most 2.5yos.</p><p></p><p>Are the fields easily accessed by a tractor? And do you have access to a tractor and implements? Are you willing to spend $750 or so annually to plant for seed fertilizer and fuel? If so, I'd def plant the entire 5ac as a destination plot, leave it unhunted during peak season, and pic 2 small (1/3 to 1/2 acre) areas to clear and plant as 'kill plots' that deer will hit in daylight and stage before moving to the big plot at night.</p><p></p><p>If you arent willing or able to plant, (or really... in addition to planting) I'd pick out 3 spots to clear-cut approx 2 to 3 acres in size to create additional holding cover and browse. Open hardwoods is not going to hold many deer, and it's far too easy to push them off the property just with normal hunting pressure. A few spots where deer feel safe is crucial to holding and growing older deer.</p><p></p><p>After those first two changes, it will take a couple years to fine tune the deers new travel routes within the property. Good luck, habitat management is the best part of deer hunting!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="megalomaniac, post: 5518893, member: 2805"] Wow, that's going to really add a lot to your hunting experience! First of all, you have realistic goals... killing a 3.5yo annually should be doable, esp if you are willing to pass most 2.5yos. Are the fields easily accessed by a tractor? And do you have access to a tractor and implements? Are you willing to spend $750 or so annually to plant for seed fertilizer and fuel? If so, I'd def plant the entire 5ac as a destination plot, leave it unhunted during peak season, and pic 2 small (1/3 to 1/2 acre) areas to clear and plant as 'kill plots' that deer will hit in daylight and stage before moving to the big plot at night. If you arent willing or able to plant, (or really... in addition to planting) I'd pick out 3 spots to clear-cut approx 2 to 3 acres in size to create additional holding cover and browse. Open hardwoods is not going to hold many deer, and it's far too easy to push them off the property just with normal hunting pressure. A few spots where deer feel safe is crucial to holding and growing older deer. After those first two changes, it will take a couple years to fine tune the deers new travel routes within the property. Good luck, habitat management is the best part of deer hunting! [/QUOTE]
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