Its all about perspective!

[Nick87]

Some guys get caught up on measuring 1/8ths.

Yah and sometimes I measure my antlers too.

 

[antlerradar]

Not sure i understand the meaning behind your comment. Is 7200 acres enough to manage? I know where i am now my food sources draw game from several miles away. Is it different there or Should i allow unfettered public access since its a lost cause?

It depends on the property. If you have good fall feed, Irrigated alfalfa is your best bet. you will bring in does from miles around and the bucks will show up during the rut. Your biggest issues are going to be how the neighbors hunt and if there are public roads on the property. I am going to say that chances are good 7200 acres is not enough because bucks will be on the neighbors or standing for too long next to the county road at some point during the five week season. In order for 7200 acres to be enough you are going to need like minded neighbors. Good luck to you

 

[Forkyfinder]

It's a shame the season isn't different and doesn't accommodate people from texas who bought a ranch and want quality deer. Shucks.

 

[antlerradar]

You won't be able to manage much here for quality on your land provided it's a general area. They'll roam through public in November.

A 150" buck will get taken like it's the last chip of a shared bag in a crowded crew cab .

If we could ever get some does back on public, the "they'll roam through public in November" might be more of an issue.

 

[antlerradar]

It's a shame the season isn't different and doesn't accommodate people from texas who bought a ranch and want quality deer. Shucks.

He will soon find out the the outfitter on the neighbors will monetize most of the nice bucks from his property and any nearby public during the rut. Shortly after that he will start to think if I can't beat them I might as well join them and lease too. I live this every year, just haven't pulled the trigger on the leasing yet, but I think of it often.

 

[Forkyfinder]

He will soon find out the the outfitter on the neighbors will monetize most of the nice bucks from his property and any nearby public during the rut. Shortly after that he will start to think if I can't beat them I might as well join them and lease too. I live this every year, just haven't pulled the trigger on the leasing yet, but I think of it often.

Skip leasing!

Just use landtrust, hbro, or infinite outdoors! Then you don't need an outfitter at all.

 

[antlerradar]

Skip leasing!

Just use landtrust, hbro, or infinite outdoors! Then you don't need an outfitter at all.

I had to google two of those. Just another form of leasing.
I am sure if I singed up with them, one of there big selling points would be hunting during the rut, and for me it would put more money in my pocket. My hay fields bring in nice bucks every year during the rut from miles around. Many of those bucks are not on the property during daylight hours 11 months of the year. It is impossible to monetize a buck that is not on the property during the season or during day light.
Why would I pay a middle man to find someone to lease, Residents looking to lease are advertising in the agricultural publications and it is not like I have not been approached. If I was serious about leasing I could get it done in less than a week likely.