When To Plant Turnips and Radishes for Deer? There is a lot written about turnips and radishes, or brassicas in general. The common knowledge out there is that brassicas get planted for fall and deer only eat them after the frost. However, brassicas do well in spring depending on what species and how you plant …
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 …
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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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, …
How Much Are Pine Trees Worth? In my work as a Consulting Forester, I often get calls and in-person questions about what trees are worth. My standard answer is “it depends”. Often, people are talking about a few trees in their yard. So, how much are pine trees worth? That depends on whether you are …
How To Create a Licking Branch A licking branch in combination with a scrape is a lot like a fire hydrant in your neighborhood. Any dog being walked near it can’t help but go scent check it and deposit its own scent on top of the other dogs’. Any scrape made by a buck in …
Things You Can Do To Improve Deer Habitat in Spring Spring is in the air all over North America. The early flowers are blooming as spring works its way north. Many landowners are thinking about working on their deer and turkey habitat to improve their land for all wildlife and increase the value of their …
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Do I Have To Pay Income Tax on My Timber Sale? I was meeting with a landowner about his timber sale I recently marked and sold for him. He had a timber sale 11 years ago and I asked him about how much depletion he took on that sale. He had no idea what I …
Creating Deer Habitat That Also Benefits All Wildlife As a landowner who cares about good stewardship of the land and who likes to see lots of game, songbirds and other wildlife like reptiles and amphibians while you walk your woods and to have great success in hunting season, this article is for you. As a …
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