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 Are your food plots also hanging on a thread?
#476645
11/07/08 12:14 AM
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Texas Dan
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My food plots in Houston County are hanging on a thread right now. They've had just one moderate shower since I planted back in early October. The oats and peas are up, but man, they sure could use some rain.
I hope the forecast for plenty of rain next week rings true.
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Re: Are your food plots also hanging on a thread?
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11/07/08 12:21 AM
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Dave Davidson
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Mine are still kinda OK. Glad I didn't plant really heavy. Dang glad that I don't fertilize.
Without a sense of urgency, nothing ever happens.
Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley, Rancher Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP
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Re: Are your food plots also hanging on a thread?
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11/07/08 12:33 AM
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helomech
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We had a little rain last night in Crockett, not enought to really matter, but it was better than nothing. Mine are doing ok, they look good from a distance, but when you get close it is not thick enough to cover the ground.
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Re: Are your food plots also hanging on a thread?
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11/07/08 02:01 AM
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REM788
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It is about 50%. The half close to the creek is pretty low and stays wet for a while but the other half is very sparse.
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Re: Are your food plots also hanging on a thread?
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11/07/08 04:45 AM
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my oats looking great in nacogdoches county.
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Re: Are your food plots also hanging on a thread?
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11/07/08 05:11 AM
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Tres
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Cattle got to mine first and then the lack of rain, still have a little green left but not much. 40% chance today turned out to be a hail mary.  Dan, you ever been to the little all you can eat cafe on 19 near the loop on the north side of town, can't remember the name, if not it kicks arse! You me and Helo should meet up there some time for lunch.  
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Re: Are your food plots also hanging on a thread?
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#476651
11/07/08 11:54 AM
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gary75758
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mine are just hangn 
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Re: Are your food plots also hanging on a thread?
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11/07/08 12:49 PM
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I've a two acre that's doing well. Then I have a couple of quarter acre plots off the river. The one in the sun is poor and the one in the shade is doing pretty good. two acre plot  Shade plot  Sun plot 
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Re: Are your food plots also hanging on a thread?
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11/07/08 01:24 PM
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helomech
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Cattle got to mine first and then the lack of rain, still have a little green left but not much. 40% chance today turned out to be a hail mary.
Dan, you ever been to the little all you can eat cafe on 19 near the loop on the north side of town, can't remember the name, if not it kicks arse! You me and Helo should meet up there some time for lunch.
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Re: Are your food plots also hanging on a thread?
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#476654
11/10/08 04:30 PM
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Fran
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my rye is deffinately hurting. lack of rain is really bring in it down
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Re: Are your food plots also hanging on a thread?
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11/10/08 04:50 PM
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Dan, you ever been to the little all you can eat cafe on 19 near the loop on the north side of town, can't remember the name, if not it kicks arse! You me and Helo should meet up there some time for lunch.
No, but I've heard good things about it. I believe it used to be called something different if I'm not mistaken.
Yes, we can meet on Friday or Saturdaty around noon for lunch and see how many deer we can kill around the table.
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Re: Are your food plots also hanging on a thread?
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11/10/08 04:59 PM
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helomech
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Dan, you ever been to the little all you can eat cafe on 19 near the loop on the north side of town, can't remember the name, if not it kicks arse! You me and Helo should meet up there some time for lunch.
No, but I've heard good things about it. I believe it used to be called something different if I'm not mistaken.
Yes, we can meet on Friday or Saturdaty evening and see how many deer we can kill around the table.
Hey guys it is raining in Houston county right now. 
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Re: Are your food plots also hanging on a thread?
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11/10/08 07:12 PM
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Tres
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Dan, you ever been to the little all you can eat cafe on 19 near the loop on the north side of town, can't remember the name, if not it kicks arse! You me and Helo should meet up there some time for lunch.
YAAHOOOO!!!
No, but I've heard good things about it. I believe it used to be called something different if I'm not mistaken.
Yes, we can meet on Friday or Saturdaty evening and see how many deer we can kill around the table.
Hey guys it is raining in Houston county right now.
Finally!!! We need a good soaker! How much have you gotten?
"Between two evils, I always pick the one I never tried before."
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Re: Are your food plots also hanging on a thread?
[Re: Tres]
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11/10/08 07:20 PM
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helomech
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Dan, you ever been to the little all you can eat cafe on 19 near the loop on the north side of town, can't remember the name, if not it kicks arse! You me and Helo should meet up there some time for lunch.
YAAHOOOO!!!
No, but I've heard good things about it. I believe it used to be called something different if I'm not mistaken.
Yes, we can meet on Friday or Saturdaty evening and see how many deer we can kill around the table.
Hey guys it is raining in Houston county right now.
Finally!!! We need a good soaker! How much have you gotten?
Not enough, maybe a 1/2 inch. I don't think it is over with thought. The sky looks dark all around and the wind is blowing hard.
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Re: Are your food plots also hanging on a thread?
[Re: helomech]
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11/10/08 07:23 PM
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Tres
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That's better than nothing, hopefully get some more this afternoon. Have you gotten any pics of pigs in the new trap?
"Between two evils, I always pick the one I never tried before."
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Re: Are your food plots also hanging on a thread?
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11/10/08 07:45 PM
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That's better than nothing, hopefully get some more this afternoon. Have you gotten any pics of pigs in the new trap?
Nope the pigs have been scarce lately. They are on there little get away I guess.
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Re: Are your food plots also hanging on a thread?
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11/10/08 11:01 PM
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My winter peas are knee high with flowers and the deer still are not coming into it because of all the acorns....when are the winter peas most palatable?????
Just had 2 bucks and 4 does 40 yds off my patio eating acorns...KA-BOOM
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Re: Are your food plots also hanging on a thread?
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11/10/08 11:34 PM
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my plots at center hill are just about burnt up, except the ones in the shade, the deer have eaten all the peas,
what is the name of that cafe, i usually eat at don rafeals
please keep us updated on the rain total, i will not be able to get out there until thanksgiving week
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Re: Are your food plots also hanging on a thread?
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11/10/08 11:43 PM
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mine were great 2 weeks ago, i bet after todays rain they will hang on jsut fine!
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Re: Are your food plots also hanging on a thread?
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11/10/08 11:48 PM
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helomech
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my plots at center hill are just about burnt up, except the ones in the shade, the deer have eaten all the peas,
what is the name of that cafe, i usually eat at don rafeals
please keep us updated on the rain total, i will not be able to get out there until thanksgiving week
We are supposed to have a good chance of rain all week long.
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Re: Are your food plots also hanging on a thread?
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11/11/08 01:41 PM
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Texas Dan
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My winter peas are knee high with flowers and the deer still are not coming into it because of all the acorns....when are the winter peas most palatable?????
My food plot (or what little it offers for deer right now) isn't being hit much either. I did have two small bucks come through the area last Friday morning. However, they obviously had other things (breeding) on their mind besides stopping for a bite. That's sure to change once the acorns are gone and the rut begins to wind down.
As for winter peas, the deer always seem to get mine before they get one or two inches tall. That is, when they have enough rain to grow.
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Re: Are your food plots also hanging on a thread?
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11/11/08 10:25 PM
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Eastxhunter
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got a small plot on our place about 10 miles from lovelady..planted in rye and clover.. it has lacked rain and is patchy but came in ok in a small layer..hogs tore it up..huntin this weekend will be fun
aggie outdoorsman
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