When those leaves start to green up, and the grass starts to grow, it is a beautiful time to be out and about in Mississippi. We have endured the lull after deer and duck season….had some good turkey hunts, but now we can see summer coming. That brings so many opportunities to enjoy this beautiful place we live. I like being at the camp and managing the land this time of year. All those projects I thought about and planned during deer season…..and then didn’t get to during turkey season are now at the top of the list.
The following is my list of projects to complete, maybe you can use this to plan your own:
Soil samples in most productive fields. Cost $8 from MSU Extension.
Ride those logging roads and any access points close to public ROW. Look for Cogon grass and jump on it early with glyphosphate.
Mix a tank of insecticide that we get from the co-op and ride around and spray all of your shooting houses and make sure they are closed. Keeps wasp and buzzards out.
If you had logging done, try to spread some millet on those roads. It will grow pretty fast and help establish a water break.
Run a disk strip around your food plots and one through the middle to give the ground nesters some diversity.
We have had so much rain, it may not be a bad idea to check those culverts for debris….just tote your piece and watch for “no shoulders”.
Go by and see your local NRCS agent or take them to lunch. There are many new programs from this last Farm Bill and you will be eligible for some type of cost share if you own land. If you don’t have the time or need a consultant, let me know and I can send you a couple of names. Those guys get it done, but they do charge a percent of the approved funding.
Maybe you are ready to look for a new place to manage. Check out the listings at Sartain’s Heritage Properties or give me a call if you want to just talk about what is out there.
Have a great start to your summer. JM