all of Montana

Weyerhauser, Gulf States Steel, Westervelt

The McGowin's still own a good bit of land. And all of them are the nicest people you could know. Back when Floyd was alive, he was to the point and some thought that he was being an ass. But he was just Floyd and he was a very interesting man to talk to. He wrote a book (The Forest and The Trees) before he died and it is a good read into his life and the WT Smith lumber co.

The King Ranch for nation wide.

Ono Island for Alabama.

Gene Taylor

Queen Elizabeth II, I think she owns around 6 and a half billion acres

Milliard Cox Jemison

Any of Ted’s properties but if I had to pick one, then Vermejo Ranch.

Richard King's ranch. Just the areas along the river would do just fine. I wouldn't need it all.

Ted Turner

I’d take Westervelt’s. Cut enough pine to pay property taxes and replant long leafs. Burn every inch except for hardwoods, and dare somebody to cut another hardwood tree off of any of it. If there are any left.

Why would you not cut any hardwood?

Because, if you look at timber company property, it’s all but gone. I know, “it’s only useful for a short period” as far as game goes. Turkeys say different. There’s plenty of scratching that is made daily in the few spots of hardwood that I’m allowed to hunt. Also, it creates more diversity than just them golden pine trees and would be a big part in my dream property.

That would be terrible timber management or wildlife management. Not all hardwoods are mast producers. If managing for strictly wildlife, the best oaks would need to be identified then released. Clear cutting is not necessary but removing the less desirable hardwoods to release the best only makes sense.

Thanks for your opinion. If I ever end up with all of westervelts property I’ll ask for it ....actually, I probably won’t. I’ll do what I know and learn is right. Until then, I’ll work, try to kill a few deer and turkeys off the lease I can afford and answer hypothetical questions and try not to derail threads. 😉

Man, I was just carrying on a friendly conversation. Why don't you take some Midol and carry your little biotch a$$ to bed.

Slow down the name calling there keyboard cowboy. Speaking of bitches and midol.....I just answered a question and you go all scientific biologist on me.
My point was, that there’s very few hardwoods left on timber co. property. That’s it. There’s plenty of them pretty pine trees to burn and create good habitat. Good lord.

Rayonier.