Finally got the key to the gate this week, and went for a little exploration. Got a good creek at the bottom, some stands of hardwood, plenty of deer sign and turkey sign. And ticks. An abundance of deer ticks. Me and Sweet Thang had to do the tick removal thing and got about 20 or so off each of us. I'll have to spray the yard area which is about 3 acres. I've borrowed a boom sprayer for my little tractor which will take care of that while I mow the first time.
I've also found a drag cultivator which I will use for some food plots. Hung a couple corn feeders as well.
Did ya'll know corn was $7.50 a bag this year?!!... WOW....
My daughter has developed some sort of fear of coyotes, but I told her once she and the son in law and the two kids and three dogs get there the coyotes will hunt a place to hide. As long as she doesn't leave food waste near the yard to attract them, they will stay away.
And if they don't, we'll stay 'em permanently.
These youngun's have never lived country and are in for a treat.
The old house was built in 1838 and has been modernized, but it still has a narrow staircase and old pine floors, along with pine walls and ceilings. I love it, they will probably be glad to go when the lease is up.
My youngest grandson has already asked for everything from a 22 to a 375 H&H, (in case of bears). At 8 years old, he will probably spot a critter behind every bush, which will keep my daughter nervous
Gonna' be fun!
