Goodness Rusty! That buck is amazing........as are all of the ones on the wall behind him.
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Originally posted by TildenHunter View PostGoodness Rusty! That buck is amazing........as are all of the ones on the wall behind him.
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Originally posted by elgato View PostBit of trivia about the buck on the wall above my buddies head. He is one of the wider net B&C bucks in the world at 31 1/2" inside spread. Officially scored 188 gross 177 net, low fence native genetic for those interested in that sort of thing. I never entered him after having him scored though I believe the one to his right was entered at 190 something or another...I forget.I didn't shoot that one.
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Originally posted by elgato View PostBit of trivia about the buck on the wall above my buddies head. He is one of the wider net B&C bucks in the world at 31 1/2" inside spread. Officially scored 188 gross 177 net, low fence native genetic for those interested in that sort of thing. I never entered him after having him scored though I believe the one to his right was entered at 190 something or another...I forget.I didn't shoot that one.
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Originally Posted by elgato View Post
Bit of trivia about the buck on the wall above my buddies head. He is one of the wider net B&C bucks in the world at 31 1/2" inside spread. Officially scored 188 gross 177 net, low fence native genetic for those interested in that sort of thing. I never entered him after having him scored though I believe the one to his right was entered at 190 something or another...I forget.I didn't shoot that one.
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Originally posted by elgato View PostI don't recognize that name. Doesn't mean I haven't flown with him.What does he fly? Helicopter surveys? Fixed wing?
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Originally posted by elgato View PostHere is the answer to a couple questions. I got this buck in 2004.... back when it used to rain....from El Gato which used to be part of Rancho Rio Grande but I bought it in 1997. He was an 'ordinary' 165" buck the year before about 22-23" wide. Was either 7 or 8 when I got him
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Haven't reported on the farm in a while so here is a brief update.
RAIN!
We hoped to start crimping the annual fields this weekend to plant next week. However after several more inches of rain that is delayed for now. Just proves the limitations of planting by a calendar. I'll follow same procedures with roughly same mixes as in the past so no need to elaborate or video.Couple exceptions are that I am adding a bit more grass in the form of sorghum Sudan grass to the mix in the anticipation of grazing with cattle later in the year. More on that later.
Another experiment is I will drill some buckwheat, sunflower, okra, and a little milo into my clover fields. Twofold idea with first being soil health. The idea is to add crops that will soak up the nitrogen being fixed by the clover. Sedge is getting into all my fields and I could either use poison to try and kill it or I can address the root cause at the soil level to change the environment. The second reason is I intend to mob graze the clover fields later this year and diversity is foundational in regenerative grazing.
Which brings me to my foray into regenerative agriculture. I recently visited BDA Farms in Union Alabama owned by my consultant Dr. Allen Williams. I was blown away!!! 4200 acre farm with all fields certified organic, 20 acres of organic vegetables, cows, sheep, 4000 chickens and incredible diversity. Bluntly the fields were shockingly beautiful. Tremendous diversity with lots of stuff deer eat as well. Deep green and lush and had already been grazed twice this year. Was eye opening! The farm is a profound testament to the power and profitability of regenerative ag.
As a side note I am looking to hire someone skilled in regenerative ag to develop and run that program on my farm. PM's welcome if anyone knows anyone....
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Originally posted by elgato View PostHere is the answer to a couple questions. I got this buck in 2004.... back when it used to rain....from El Gato which used to be part of Rancho Rio Grande but I bought it in 1997. He was an 'ordinary' 165" buck the year before about 22-23" wide. Was either 7 or 8 when I got him
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