Should You Plant Trees for Deer? There is a lot of information and hype out there talking about special super-trees that attract lots of deer. While fruit-bearing trees are definitely a big part of improving deer habitat, it is a long term commitment and not without its frustrations and challenges. But, as the saying goes, …
Where Can I Find Cheap Hunting Land? As a Land Specialist Realtor in Pennsylvania, I often get the question, “where can I find cheap hunting land.” Cheap is relative and the prices of land have gone off the rails in the last ten years due to oil and gas production, timber price fluctuations and market …
Do Deer Know When Hunting Season Begins? Have you ever watched a deer feeding in a field on your hunting grounds or seen a nice buck occasionally when out walking in late summer, only to have him disappear like a ghost when hunting season opens? Its almost like they have a calendar that tells them …
What are the Best Fertilizers For a New Food Plot? Every spring, the shelves of lawn and garden centers fill with boxes and bags of fertilizers that promise to increase growth, yield and beauty of vegetables and flowers. The farm supply stores are filled with bags of different fertilizer formulations. What to buy for your …
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In my decades of working in the Forestry and Wildlife Habitat Consulting business, I have seen just about every mistake there is and continue to see the same mistakes over and over. So, I decided to write this blog article and hopefully, a few people will read it. If you are reading this, congratulations, because …
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Is Buying Land For Timber a Good Investment? The national debt doubles with every election cycle and has reached a point of being out of control. Printing more cash and handing out trillions of dollars is a band aide approach that is politically expedient but bad for the value of the dollar and the overall …
Is Buying Hunting Land a Good Investment? Most people think buying land just to hunt on is an unnecessary expense. They squirrel away money in the stock market, assuming it will always be there. Investing your excess income is always a good idea, but what goes up always comes down. When the stock market is …
How Much Does Timber Land Cost? As a land specialist Realtor, I have been in the timberland business for about 30 years. In that time, I have bought and sold a lot of land for investors. Timberland has been a great long term and sometimes, short term investment for a lot of folks. With a …
How Much Are Oak Trees Worth? Oak is the king of timber trees in the Eastern United States. Here is Pennsylvania, timber export, logging and sawmills (the timber industry) is a 5.5 Billion dollar industry. Currently, the most valuable tree species is the White Oak. There are about 90 species of oak found in the …
How Much Are Maple Trees Worth? In my forestry consulting business, I sometimes get calls from landowners who would like to know what their trees are worth… that’s a question that is not easily answered over the phone. So, how much are maple trees worth? The value of maple trees depends on several factors. First, …
