Bowhunting brings many Up & Downs.
I have been working a 1660ac property for 8 years and have grown some incredible bucks and have taken a few, but this year, I lost the lease to a new son-in-law family member. Hated loosing it but this has opened doors for new chapters in hunting for me. I partnered with a few friends for a 3800ac tract that is such a breath of fresh air and the challenge to figure it out will be fun. I have spent a few days on it and it has potential. This issue is quality food. I'm trying to find out where on the property is a good place for plots and feed but I have cattle to work around from April to Sept. I have setup some mineral spots and hope I chose well so the cattle will not beat it down. Working in Jan/Feb on the place was perfect to see how the deer use the place. I have set 4 stands so far and have about 3 more areas to set up in. During my few visits I have found a handful of sheds with the best being about a 140" pair. Its a lot of fun and am mostly solo and love the solitude but also enjoy friends hunting as well. I hope to post a solid buck this year off it and probably going to take the first 150" I see. I'm usually very picky. Wish me luck as its starting now.
What do you guys do on a new property to get a jump start?