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Re: Off-season Projects
[Re: DQ Kid]
#8546341
03/03/22 02:49 AM
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Joined: Jul 2013
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Wilhunt
THF Trophy Hunter
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THF Trophy Hunter
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Remodel 2 blinds clear some shooting lanes and cut firewood for the lease. Getting the cotton seed program going.
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Re: Off-season Projects
[Re: DQ Kid]
#8546461
03/03/22 11:27 AM
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Joined: Jul 2019
Posts: 14,213
Hudbone
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Had mentioned I had sold my 10X30 job trailer quarters since I was able to upgrade to a nicer, recently redone 10X40 unit with two bedrooms which was already on the property. The old unit was good and self contained. I was willing to let it go cheap Second guy I told about it put me in contact with his son and deal done. That was a month ago. I called Tuesday to find out when they were going to come pick it up. He said the transport company would be there at 9:00 the next morning. Of course. We had already cleared the trailer, but had not done the deep clan nor disconnected sewer and water. Wifeypoo did a solid on short notice and went down there with me that afternoon. We wents about cleaning up the old one, got that done and then proceeded to clean the new one, installed the stove, changed out mattresses & such making it ready to be my new weekend and hunting season abode. Yesterday morning was spent disconnecting the utilities and sending the old sugar hack on its way. The transport guy was efficient, quick & non-complaining - we had doubts how it was going to get pulled out of where it was, but that man made it happen and, in short order. as it stood - Sayonara - The outside of the new place ain't nothing to look at and I prefer it that way, but the inside, well, I kinda feel spoiled. The new unit comes with central A/C which is a definite plus.
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Re: Off-season Projects
[Re: DQ Kid]
#8546517
03/03/22 01:04 PM
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Joined: May 2006
Posts: 9,794
ILUVBIGBUCKS
THF Trophy Hunter
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THF Trophy Hunter
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Very nice new home away from home Hud!!!
High fence, low fence, no fence, it really doesn't matter as long as you're hunting!
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Re: Off-season Projects
[Re: DQ Kid]
#8546542
03/03/22 01:28 PM
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Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 60,480
BOBO the Clown
kind of a big deal
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kind of a big deal
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Damn Hudd hunting 5star resorts!!!
You got a jacuzzi tub too I bet!!!
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Re: Off-season Projects
[Re: DQ Kid]
#8546626
03/03/22 02:27 PM
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Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 6,335
onlysmith&wesson
THF Trophy Hunter
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THF Trophy Hunter
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Big trip this weekend. Put up new tower with blind, to be used as a community blind shared by the four of us. Change out timer kit on existing feeder. Clear a good hand corn spot for me at my stand. Load up protein feeders, top off corn feeders. Get DOPE on 3-4 rifles. Pig hunt, eat food, have beverages.
An unethical shot is one you take, that you know you shouldn't.
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Re: Off-season Projects
[Re: DQ Kid]
#8551029
03/08/22 04:04 PM
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Joined: Jun 2014
Posts: 496
HS2
Bird Dog
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Bird Dog
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1. Clearing shooting lanes. 2. Fixing feeders. 3. Try to grow food sources. 4. Re-clear shooting lanes. 5. Fix feeders. 6. Clear more shooting lanes.
If I get all that done, I’ll likely just clear the shooting lanes.
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Re: Off-season Projects
[Re: HS2]
#8551072
03/08/22 04:29 PM
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Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 12,866
PMK
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THF Celebrity
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most of my offseason projects are honey-do jobs mainly around the house ... got a bunch knocked out this past weekend ... rose bushes all trimmed back, limbs around the yard cut back and hauled off, zip line platform painted, old tractor up and running, unload most hunting stuff out of my truck, cleaned up and put away, home security cameras adjusted, back deck blowed and washed, sprinkler system adjusted and turned back on, etc. But the list continues to grow as we get things knocked off the original list as we come across other things. There are a couple of heavy hitters that will be somewhat costly, like replacing rear deck boards with composite, boat stereo needs some components (head unit, remote control, amp to drive tower speakers, etc.) replaced & re-wired. The list is never ending.
"everyone that lives dies but not everyone who dies lived..."
~PMK~
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Re: Off-season Projects
[Re: DQ Kid]
#8552559
03/10/22 02:27 AM
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Joined: Jan 2019
Posts: 570
Papalote
Tracker
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Tracker
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Cut cedar and dig cactus.
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Re: Off-season Projects
[Re: DQ Kid]
#8555462
03/13/22 06:04 PM
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Joined: Oct 2016
Posts: 133
guysamson
Woodsman
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Woodsman
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Putting ups couple new chicken coups for the ladies
Life passes most people by while they're busy making grand plans for it. www.ottfamilyjewelry.comGreat prices on chains, bracelets, and rings.
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Re: Off-season Projects
[Re: DQ Kid]
#8555911
03/14/22 04:04 AM
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Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 133
4D RANCH
Woodsman
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Woodsman
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I have just been murdering baby ceder trees!
James Davis 4-D Whitetail Ranch
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Re: Off-season Projects
[Re: DQ Kid]
#8556589
03/15/22 01:29 AM
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Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 292
CGB
Bird Dog
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Bird Dog
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Re: Off-season Projects
[Re: DQ Kid]
#8556600
03/15/22 01:50 AM
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Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 292
CGB
Bird Dog
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Bird Dog
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Re: Off-season Projects
[Re: CGB]
#8556602
03/15/22 01:50 AM
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Joined: Aug 2017
Posts: 2,770
spacejunkie
Veteran Tracker
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Veteran Tracker
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Nice project.
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Re: Off-season Projects
[Re: DQ Kid]
#8556689
03/15/22 06:42 AM
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Joined: Dec 2020
Posts: 1,422
Sewer rat
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I have been clearing brush for food plots. It is a slow process. I also finally finished my porch/deck for the hunting cabin.
Last edited by Sewer rat; 03/15/22 06:46 AM.
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Re: Off-season Projects
[Re: CGB]
#8556717
03/15/22 11:32 AM
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Joined: Jan 2016
Posts: 446
Kevin Heath
Bird Dog
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Bird Dog
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can't wait to see the final result. Unfortunately for me, my off season project will be knee replacement #2!
Some days you're the pigeon, other days you are the statue!
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Re: Off-season Projects
[Re: DQ Kid]
#8556728
03/15/22 11:54 AM
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Joined: Jul 2019
Posts: 14,213
Hudbone
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Almost embarrassed to post considering some of the more intensive work being detailed on here, but here goes. Secured a different job trailer as already told. The back side faces the other hunters' set ups and I did not like what was being presented to them. Just went in and put up a little shroud to somewhat help mitigate the "view" from their porches. It also will serve to keep the cows out and prevent them from from stepping on my water line and damaging other stuff back there. Out of sight - out of mind.
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Re: Off-season Projects
[Re: CGB]
#8556753
03/15/22 12:27 PM
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Joined: May 2006
Posts: 9,794
ILUVBIGBUCKS
THF Trophy Hunter
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THF Trophy Hunter
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Working on an 80 year old garage. Turning it into a hunting cabin/bar/hang out area. So far we replaced the roof. Added a door and window. Put in 2 new garage doors. Ran all the electricity. Put in a window ac/heat until. Framed the inside to add tin and wood on the walls. Going to have spray foam done in April. Very slick CGB!!! Gonna be a damn nice place to be!
High fence, low fence, no fence, it really doesn't matter as long as you're hunting!
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Re: Off-season Projects
[Re: Sewer rat]
#8556755
03/15/22 12:29 PM
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Joined: May 2006
Posts: 9,794
ILUVBIGBUCKS
THF Trophy Hunter
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THF Trophy Hunter
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I have been clearing brush for food plots. It is a slow process. Damn bro! You are serious about that work now! What is the attachment connected to your track hoe?
High fence, low fence, no fence, it really doesn't matter as long as you're hunting!
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Re: Off-season Projects
[Re: Kevin Heath]
#8556757
03/15/22 12:30 PM
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Joined: May 2006
Posts: 9,794
ILUVBIGBUCKS
THF Trophy Hunter
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THF Trophy Hunter
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Last edited by ILUVBIGBUCKS; 03/15/22 12:31 PM.
High fence, low fence, no fence, it really doesn't matter as long as you're hunting!
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Re: Off-season Projects
[Re: ILUVBIGBUCKS]
#8556770
03/15/22 12:53 PM
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Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 60,296
stxranchman
Obie Juan Kenobi
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Obie Juan Kenobi
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I have been clearing brush for food plots. It is a slow process. Damn bro! You are serious about that work now! What is the attachment connected to your track hoe? That is a grubber or small root plow. Same as you buy for the 3pt hitch on a tractor. One I had was called a Jones Plow.
Are idiots multiplying faster than normal people?
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Re: Off-season Projects
[Re: Sewer rat]
#8556801
03/15/22 01:51 PM
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Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 292
CGB
Bird Dog
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Bird Dog
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I have been clearing brush for food plots. It is a slow process. I also finally finished my porch/deck for the hunting cabin. That porch is Awesome! Very stout looking! Bet that thing will last forever. I really like the winches on each side for hanging game! 👍
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Re: Off-season Projects
[Re: Sewer rat]
#8556807
03/15/22 01:58 PM
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Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 15,185
Tbar
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THF Celebrity
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I have been clearing brush for food plots. It is a slow process. Where is this?
Make America Great Again
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Re: Off-season Projects
[Re: DQ Kid]
#8556855
03/15/22 03:04 PM
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Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 394
Old Smuggler
Bird Dog
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Bird Dog
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Refurbish a blind we call the outhouse blind. Made out of old fence panels, Need to add battens between the boards to cover the gaps and add new windows. Also raise it higher in the air to shoot over the barb wire on the feeder panel we had to add last year due to jumping cows!
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Re: Off-season Projects
[Re: ILUVBIGBUCKS]
#8556963
03/15/22 05:37 PM
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Joined: Dec 2020
Posts: 1,422
Sewer rat
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Damn bro! You are serious about that work now!
What is the attachment connected to your track hoe?
It is a grubber. Attached is a better picture. It works great. You can pop out the mesquites like butter and don't bring a lot of dirt with them. The excavator has a 35' reach so you can make a path through the brush clearing 70' wide as you go. Then when done you can rake and stack the brush with the dozer. I am not sure exactly how much force the excavator can apply but it is a lot. We have a 112hp tracked skid steer with a grubber attachment that can carry 4,500 lbs and brush that it can not even budge the excavator rips out like it is nothing. The downside is when working it hard the display on the dash shows it is burning 7 gallons of fuel per hour.
Last edited by Sewer rat; 03/15/22 05:49 PM.
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Re: Off-season Projects
[Re: Tbar]
#8556964
03/15/22 05:38 PM
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Joined: Dec 2020
Posts: 1,422
Sewer rat
Pro Tracker
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Pro Tracker
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I have been clearing brush for food plots. It is a slow process. Where is this? Dickens county
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