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We have a hen nesting in the rye grain for sure, and at least one fawn. Let me post some pictures.
My love and excitement for these types of efforts is sincere. I really don't know where it comes from having grown up in the city. But I do believe in Divine Providence. I am the second male and I am named after my Sicilian grandfather. This created some ruckus in the family as mom didn't like the name 'Frank' and refused to name her first son with the name given to me in an effort to repair family relations. It is common, almost customary to name the first born male after the father's dad in traditional Italian families. I grew up Catholic. There is a statue of St. Francis at the entrance to this project, he is the Patron Saint of Wildlife. The call inside me is real. I may not do everything right, or the way others do it, but I believe the results have benefited the wildlife and peaked the interest in others. And I believe the call was planted there, and my name was given in the manner it occurred for a reason.
Any way, in light of recent tensions, I wanted to share this with you. Thanks.
Thanks for the response and willingness to discuss this.
We probably can agree that habitat loss is a significant problem for a lot of different species. Generally though, it seems we focus most of our attention as hunters on game species. Natural to do so, but if we had more concern with all species I think it might help with public approval for our passion?
This property lacked habitat and wildlife observed 10-15 years ago was minimal. Working with neighbors, utilizing the existing drainage ditches etc., that really has changed.
When talking habitat, food plots get lots of attention, but you know they are over-hyped. What I call plots are never going to be magazine cover ready, I like a smorgasbord approach, and from observation of the variety in species present I think so does the wildlife.
Regarding NG, I agree there is nesting and brood rearing areas based on density of plants present. NG, again you know, must be managed. These areas have to be in close proximity to each other. I try using burning/discing on rotational basis to have both types of areas available.
I agree what nature gives us is best. When development and farming techniques limit what nature provides, habitat improvements can help offset the natural habitat loss. Early succession growth is wonderful as you know. Matte, I don't know your area, but has development around you relocated some of the wildlife to your property? Is habitat surrounding you becoming more fragmented and what you see now may not be the same observations down the road?
One last thing about NG, I have also read there are a variety of ground nesting song birds with some that require up to 200 continuous acres of NG to feel comfortable nesting. These species are having a tough go at it. I have a lot to learn yet and when we share it is helpful. Thanks again!
You said in the other thread that your mounts are for sale.....so they are worth something? More horn porn! Why not just throw them away you don't care about no stinking antlers:^) HFW you try to hard to make false points. You go to great lengths typing your heart out to prove you don't care. I say you care more about antlers than most.
You say you have been here 10 years. I have yet to see you post anything positive. Never a post congratulating a youngster, or wishing someone well. Time to look in the mirror. Your venting and attacks are just a reflection of who you are, just a negative guy.
Just yesterday a Forester came to look at our woods to write up a report. I had 13 years of sheds and other antlers in a bin. He saw them and commented how neat. He took them with him, free.
Yes, at one time antlers meant something because I believed harvesting big bucks brought some level of recognized accomplishment or credibility. And that was simply sad. Still love the outdoors, but anything I harvest is simply a gift.
You need to move on and try to be positive, if in fact you really are Tom.
This gives an idea how tall the eastern gamma is.
Very impressive! Hero status! Pat yourself on the back!
Number 12 - the nearest town is Smith Center.....
