A year in the life of a farm

[elgato]

Last couple of days here. It took a close look to realize the #1 buck and #2 were different deer. All 3 of these came from the same joint vetch field which I think is one of the top southern deer foods. Also interesting is that they all have an inline nontypical point on their rt side same place about same size.

[Mexico]

Just got caught up, as always very impressive Rusty!

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[lovemylegacy]

Goodness gracious!

[lovemylegacy]

elgato are these native Louisiana deer?

[elgato]

elgato are these native Louisiana deer?

Absolutely, native homegrown no dmp, no genetic infusion, no ...well no nothing. Native stock on high nutrition allowed to age.

[STGS]

Amazing as always. Congratulations.

[ethic1]

Every time this thread is updated my heart races! Love the pics Rusty!


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[Pilgrim]

Awesome management and, if I recall correctly, you don't actively try to eradicate bobcats, coyotes, coons etc. ?

[elgato]

Awesome management and, if I recall correctly, you don't actively try to eradicate bobcats, coyotes, coons etc. ?

Actually we don't do anything to any of the predators here nor at the ranch. I used to try to control the coons because of feed predation then I figured out I simply needed to coon proof the feeders. Now I don't care about coons.

At the ranch we have as high a population of predators as imaginable including a robust supply of mountain lions. Doesn't seem to effect the deer herd at all though occasionally we will try to kill a lion if he becomes problematic.

The key is a healthy vibrant ecosystem starting from the worms and soil up thru the entirety of the system. And in my opinion it makes the property more interesting to see a diverse and healthy population of all the critters.

[Pilgrim]

Actually we don't do anything to any of the predators here nor at the ranch. I used to try to control the coons because of feed predation then I figured out I simply needed to coon proof the feeders. Now I don't care about coons.

At the ranch we have as high a population of predators as imaginable including a robust supply of mountain lions. Doesn't seem to effect the deer herd at all though occasionally we will try to kill a lion if he becomes problematic.

The key is a healthy vibrant ecosystem starting from the worms and soil up thru the entirety of the system. And in my opinion it makes the property more interesting to see a diverse and healthy population of all the critters.

Absolutely agree. Amazing what nature provides if we help a little and try to stay out of the way.

[Mex Polack]

Uh Uh Uh, as always Whoppers keep it going thanks for sharing!

[elgato]

Super Star! Was an 8 last yr. Think he is just 4.

[Drycreek3189]

Wow Rusty, those are some great bucks !

[jshouse]

great looking deer as usual sir

[texas shag]

Rusty your bucks are looking awesome this year! Cant wait to see what is growing out at the ranch as well!