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Old Mossy Horns
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Old Mossy Horns
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Got a question. Just bought 40 acres just been clear cut. Been told to let it set for a year and spray it instead of planting now. Is it worth the extra money to spray before? And what’s it running per acre to spray and then what’s it run to plant per acre? And what’s a good stand of pines bringing now days per acre. Guy told me he got 1700 per acre about a month ago. Congrats on the purchase. I would look at this as recreation/personal satisfaction first and investment a far distant second. I'm sure there are some on Aldeer that have made a fortune with timber but it seems most fall into more along these lines... https://www.wsj.com/articles/thousa...-for-retirement-it-didnt-work-1539095250
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14 point
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14 point
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You also may get some federal money to help with the site prep and longleaf planting. I know some landowners that have done that. Cut their out of pocket costs by 50% or more.
Dr. B That’s a good idea. I would convert 5-10 acres into fields (strategically placed) and create my own little honey hole.
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4 point
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Spraying is a must if you want a good stand of trees. What county are you in , I have a good young man hunting with me that is looking for more land to lease in the Fayette/Lamar area
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Old Mossy Horns
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Old Mossy Horns
Joined: Dec 2006
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timber? Was expecting something else like momma!
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Interwebs Genius
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Interwebs Genius
Joined: Nov 2006
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Spraying is a must if you want a good stand of trees. What county are you in , I have a good young man hunting with me that is looking for more land to lease in the Fayette/Lamar area It’s in Marion county. But I’m not looking to lease it. Once I get it established good I may let some young kids come take their first deer. If the tracks are any indication it’s slap loaded with deer.
You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.
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12 point
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Joined: Feb 2011
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You also may get some federal money to help with the site prep and longleaf planting. I know some landowners that have done that. Cut their out of pocket costs by 50% or more.
Dr. B You can surely put longleaf in the ground, but it won’t grow just anywhere in AL. Site specific.
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Check with county conservation office. They paid my FIL enough money to clearcut, spray, burn and plant but only longleaf pines.
Is it Hunting Season Yet?
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