dogdoc

wow--very neat.

yep--that ground looks pretty darn dry. I still think you are better off waiting for a good rain instead of just putting enough water down to promote germination. Once they germinate they HAVE to have the water to survive. I bet there still is a lot of seed just under the surface waiting for mother nature to get them started. good luck todd

well guys--my deepest regrets but ole' dogdoc won't be making it this year. I've been so busy running my dog in hunt test and spent this last weekend at a training seminar in Stuttgart I just won't be able to go. I've got to work saturday morning at the clinic to make up for time lost at work. I'll be missing you guys and hope everyone has a great time. todd

Well I typed out a long reply then just saw your new post--oh well. When the timing is right it will happen.

Low acorn production means much more plot usage--at least that has been my experience. When we have a massive acorn production I see much less plot usage---the last two years our acorn production has been very low due to our drought. I have a feeling this year, even though we have been wet, we will also have a low acorn production. We had a late freeze which put some hurt on the oaks. I bet 1/2 the oaks on my property look dead. The green foliage froze and now they still look like they are in winter dormancy. I hope you get some rain quick! todd

guys--I finally got my little bird posted. Won't add too many points but better than a goose egg. congrats to all the successful hunts!

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I don't know--if the guy wants some free seeds and weeds are not a problem I don't see anything wrong with letting the clover produce some seed and once the flowers start to die then mow it. Now if weeds are starting to be a problem then I'd mow it right away. Another option would be to mow half of it to regenerate some new tender growth for the deer and then let the other 1/2 produce seed. Then later in the summer when it starts to flower again switch which side you mow--just a thought. todd

nope---it will work just fine. I plant a spring mix that contains all 3 of the seeds you mentioned. Just give the mix lots of nitrogen and should do great.

awesome----best of luck with the pup!

i heard about the sale a couple of days ago. Wishing you the best. todd

very nice placement. keep us updated on the progress!

1 week progress the recent rains then a few sunny days have done the plots well. Took these pics after only 1 week. Seed is germinating well and growing: todd

very nice--I have a plot of the Hamman's Farm fall blend that is on it's 4th season now--thought it all died out last summer but made a miraculous recovery this spring.

looking good!

poor snake:(

Aspen, Abby, Belle (my dog), Sadie, Babe, Brandy, Dakota, Magna, Maggie, May, Tara, Teal, Taz, Roxy, Hannah, Heidi, Molly Just a few names

Tested positive for pot--AGAIN. http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2867381

oh yea---She's pictured in my sig.

lol--when i first glanced at the title i thought it said "Pics of my new wife":) nice ride

Here is a link to a very popular homemade mineral mix: http://www.mosportsmen.com/hunting/deer/minrecipe.htm I have used it with good luck. When I'm lazy I just go to the local feed store and buy a red trace mineral block. Once I select the spot to put it I dig a small hole and bury about 1/2 of it with the other 1/2 sticking up from the hole. Within a couple of months it is usually dissolved and makes a great mineral lick. I have pics of a deer using an old lick that I have not refreshened in over a year.

after 41 years of great eyesight I finally realized I needed glasses when I had trouble taking out very small fine sutures. Had my eyes checked and got both contacts and glasses. I wore the contacts for over a month but just couldn't get used to them. I wear glasses now only at work or reading--when hunting and goofing off I don't wear any corrective lenses.

we have the same problem with animal control--understaffed and just too many cases to follow up on---I'd keep calling them every day! If you step in and take the law into your own hands then they will be calling the police---and the police will be out there ASAP. However--other than trespassing you could always take the pup some food and water. Andrea also had a good idea about calling the sheriff or local police--if you really make a big enough stink about it someone will eventually come out.

post a pic if you can and I can ask around.

We use estrogen injections all the time for male dogs with prostatic hyperplasia however Steve--could be worse most of the dogs get NEUTERED:) hang in there buddy and we'll keep praying for you. todd