red clay is not by definition unhealthy or infertile soil. It is red due to the iron content. A soil test will tell how good or bad the soil is otherwise.
I’m in midlands, SC with hilly red clay. Mineral content high good P and K, but little to no top soil and almost no nitrogen. Hard to get stuff to grow in red clay no topsoil but once some topsoil starts to build on top it can take off.
It drains horribly and compacts easily. There's a lot to not like about it. I only have medium clay content where I am and still watch these every time because if you can fix clay, you can fix most soils.
I think the dislike of it comes from the abuse that has removed most of the native top soil and the behavior of it when exposed, as another commenter mentioned. Drainage is not really the issue if you are improving the soil, instead of treating it like a cotton field. When properly managed for soil health, the clay is superior to the deep sands of the sandhill regions, and much better than the typical coastal plains soils.
Long term, what is the goal? To keep this as a food plot that either requires chemical or physical maintenance, or will it be converted to a native grass and herbaceous field that can be maintained with fire? I see loblolly and probably sweet gum, if not other oaks, nearby. Those will colonize the plots over the next few years unless disturbance keeps them out.
Amazing! Love the videos ! And the expert advice from Dr. Woods and crew.
Love it! Well done!
Love it. I’ve had two years of drought in SE Kansas. Rain would sure help…
Wow, 115 pounds for a Carolina doe?! That is absolutely outstanding!
Our largest doe this season was 132!
Another great video!! Beautiful results. I’m curious, did you need to use lime in the beginning?
Wondering the same thing
Curious about how many $$$ per acre is invested to produce this result?. 🤔
Great job!
red clay is not by definition unhealthy or infertile soil. It is red due to the iron content. A soil test will tell how good or bad the soil is otherwise.
I’m in midlands, SC with hilly red clay. Mineral content high good P and K, but little to no top soil and almost no nitrogen. Hard to get stuff to grow in red clay no topsoil but once some topsoil starts to build on top it can take off.
It drains horribly and compacts easily. There's a lot to not like about it. I only have medium clay content where I am and still watch these every time because if you can fix clay, you can fix most soils.
I think the dislike of it comes from the abuse that has removed most of the native top soil and the behavior of it when exposed, as another commenter mentioned. Drainage is not really the issue if you are improving the soil, instead of treating it like a cotton field. When properly managed for soil health, the clay is superior to the deep sands of the sandhill regions, and much better than the typical coastal plains soils.
What rates is he planting his plots at? Spring and fall release?
Not far from you. Good looking plots.
Long term, what is the goal? To keep this as a food plot that either requires chemical or physical maintenance, or will it be converted to a native grass and herbaceous field that can be maintained with fire? I see loblolly and probably sweet gum, if not other oaks, nearby. Those will colonize the plots over the next few years unless disturbance keeps them out.
Fertilizer? Lime?
That's awesome. I'm in the upstate. I think hogs, raccoons, possums and coyotes destroyed the turkey population.
it only takes time and $$...
I have a 8’ rtp crimper for Sale if anyone is interested
How much?