As a hunter and food plotter / habitat manager myself, I appreciate the video. I struggle a bit with Lee making it sound as if it is something anyone can do. I get his main point (get off the couch and do it) but it's probably a $750K+ farm and probably $500K of equipment plus 2 hired subcontractors in big buck paradise with great soil. I consider myself fortunate to own 80 acres in Northern WI and a 38hp Kubota with beat up implements. Clearing land of heavily forested woods, liming to get pH up, hand picking rocks, making due with less than ideal equipment, etc are all things Lee doesn't have to deal with that can be a deterrent to typical folks.
Its all about how bad you want it ,, lee didnt start with all of that he built it over time ,, im a mailman and my wifes a nurse , but we own 200 acres a new 70 hp tractor , discs , drags 8 ft drill , sprayers ect . Its whats important to us so we made it happen and made that our priority iver other things ,, you can do it maybe to a lesser degree but you can.
I couldn't agree more with all of this. Every time I watch one of the videos I fight back the urge to mention something similar, as its always the first thing that comes to my mind. I'm not a hater by any means, envious if anything. I'm very impressed with what he's done and continues to do, to get to where he is. Most average Joes are fighting the woes of used equipment, probably having to call in favors and ask to borrow certain implements from buddies, having to do everything completely solo, you name it. Having everything at your finger tips and employees or the bankroll to sub out some work, that accounts for an awful lot. In addition to that, it being ALLLL you do means everything. I'm at my place every chance I get. 2-3 times a week and mostly all day on Saturdays and I still wish there was more time in the day. Where if I didn't have a regular 9-5 job, I'd be in a much better place with my hunting property.
To all the people saying i cant do this , i cant afford it ,, its all about priorities and how bad you want it ,, i own 200 acres a new 70 hp tractor ,new drill , discs ,equipment,,,i dont drink , smoke , i live in a modest home drove my vehicle for ten years ,, but i love deer hunting and habitat improvement , so thats where i put my resources. ,,lee didnt start off like he is now nor me. ,i built it over years.
@@LeeandTiffanyLakosky,yes sir its all worth it come November, seeing 4.5, 5.5 yr old bucks and watching my daughter and i taking big mature bucks in New York when most guys arent.
Agree 100%. I own about 450 acres. Like you, I was extremely tight the past 15 years and saved everything i could. I just can't believe how money people, who make way less than I do, live way more extravagant lifestyles than I do. But then they can't figure out why they're always broke.
Excellent video Lee and Tiffany and family. Making the best use of equipment and technology.There's nothing to be ashamed of that's for sure. Especially when you get older, like my age And health issues using equipment to achieve dreams In my opinion is a very noble accomplishment.Best of luck this fall!!
Love seeing the whole family working together!! That’s what it’s all about. Thanks once again for talking thru your thought process on how you decide on what your game plans are and why!!
GREAT VIDEO !! Children are really growing . I can see in your videos how all your hard work is paying off. I don’t know how you and Tiffany find any time to sleep lol. Be safe ❤️
It’s not like it was 20 years ago when we didn’t care about the heat as much and could work longer, get in that tractor and turn the air on ! My son works for a farmer that has a property we stated hunting 5 years ago and the amount of deer is unbelievable and not much hunting pressure from the neighbors I’m just thinking people don’t have the time to hunt as much everyone is working more trying to keep the bills paid ✌🏻👍🇺🇸
Huge fan of the summer series watched all of last year's and learned so much from it. I would like to know how you pick a spot to put a rubbing post out in a field. I have tried several different tactics/theories, and I haven't had much success out of them. Any information would be much appreciated on it.
So after you got the field prepped and drilled with beans, if you have kept it clean until fall plot planting time What is your purpose behind discing the soybeans under instead of just drilling your fall blend straight into the dying beans ? We usually just burn down and drill our fall seed straight into the dead thatch and have decent results, but I do admit some of the best plots have been from freshly turned and prepped seed beds. Do you find discing the compacted field leads to better growth for fall plots? Or is it to control weeds ? Would love to hear your opinion
Yep. We wanted the beans in to get some food in there to start. Since it’s a new plot we might have some weed competition. We can spray over the beans until the weeds are really under control. Then we’ll come back in with the clover/amazing grains.
They should be fully mature and 6-8ft in about 3 years. If you go back and look at the 12:30 mark in the video, there is an example of 2 year of miscanthus that we planted on one of our other farms.
Is Deer gro plot start really a lime alternative? My USDA office says no. Deer GRO is calcium chloride, lime is calcium carbonate. True liquid lime, is made of calcium carbonate correct? Why are youtubers promoting a product that is not really benefiting the soil? Can you do a video explaining the difference between calcium chloride and calcium carbonate(lime). Ive heard calcium chloride is used on highways as a brine since it don't freeze, as well as in tires.. I'd like to use liquid lime, but feel I've been tricked by false marketing and people getting paid lots of $$ to promote a product that really is not beneficial to my soil and food plots.
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I love food plot , land management videos almost as much as the hunting videos. Good stuff!!
Big fan of the Summer series. The maps are very helpful and informative. Thanks
We'll keep that in mind! Thanks for watching and following along!
Absolutely love seeing the work that goes into growing quality deer. Hard work makes the sport that much more gratifying!
Good deal !! I love that home made plow I’m definitely going to build me one that will be perfect for planting corn .. love these videos!!
As a hunter and food plotter / habitat manager myself, I appreciate the video. I struggle a bit with Lee making it sound as if it is something anyone can do. I get his main point (get off the couch and do it) but it's probably a $750K+ farm and probably $500K of equipment plus 2 hired subcontractors in big buck paradise with great soil. I consider myself fortunate to own 80 acres in Northern WI and a 38hp Kubota with beat up implements. Clearing land of heavily forested woods, liming to get pH up, hand picking rocks, making due with less than ideal equipment, etc are all things Lee doesn't have to deal with that can be a deterrent to typical folks.
Its all about how bad you want it ,, lee didnt start with all of that he built it over time ,, im a mailman and my wifes a nurse , but we own 200 acres a new 70 hp tractor , discs , drags 8 ft drill , sprayers ect . Its whats important to us so we made it happen and made that our priority iver other things ,, you can do it maybe to a lesser degree but you can.
@@adamwiech4874 who cares what you own.
@@joshmoyer815 your mom seems to love it
I couldn't agree more with all of this. Every time I watch one of the videos I fight back the urge to mention something similar, as its always the first thing that comes to my mind. I'm not a hater by any means, envious if anything. I'm very impressed with what he's done and continues to do, to get to where he is. Most average Joes are fighting the woes of used equipment, probably having to call in favors and ask to borrow certain implements from buddies, having to do everything completely solo, you name it. Having everything at your finger tips and employees or the bankroll to sub out some work, that accounts for an awful lot. In addition to that, it being ALLLL you do means everything. I'm at my place every chance I get. 2-3 times a week and mostly all day on Saturdays and I still wish there was more time in the day. Where if I didn't have a regular 9-5 job, I'd be in a much better place with my hunting property.
To all the people saying i cant do this , i cant afford it ,, its all about priorities and how bad you want it ,, i own 200 acres a new 70 hp tractor ,new drill , discs ,equipment,,,i dont drink , smoke , i live in a modest home drove my vehicle for ten years ,, but i love deer hunting and habitat improvement , so thats where i put my resources. ,,lee didnt start off like he is now nor me. ,i built it over years.
@@adamwiech4874 That’s the way to do it! Sacrifice and take the leap!
@@LeeandTiffanyLakosky,yes sir its all worth it come November, seeing 4.5, 5.5 yr old bucks and watching my daughter and i taking big mature bucks in New York when most guys arent.
Agree 100%. I own about 450 acres. Like you, I was extremely tight the past 15 years and saved everything i could. I just can't believe how money people, who make way less than I do, live way more extravagant lifestyles than I do. But then they can't figure out why they're always broke.
Can’t wait. That spot will be golden!!! Luke 9:62
Excellent video Lee and Tiffany and family. Making the best use of equipment and technology.There's nothing to be ashamed of that's for sure. Especially when you get older, like my age And health issues using equipment to achieve dreams In my opinion is a very noble accomplishment.Best of luck this fall!!
Love seeing the whole family working together!! That’s what it’s all about.
Thanks once again for talking thru your thought process on how you decide on what your game plans are and why!!
Love the home made plow, more little secrets like this please!
Yes Sir! We’ll keep em coming!
I have really enjoyed this series and look forward to much more. All the best from Greensboro NC.
GREAT VIDEO !! Children are really growing . I can see in your videos how all your hard work is paying off. I don’t know how you and Tiffany find any time to sleep lol. Be safe ❤️
That's Going To Be A Great Set Up!!
Thanks!!
Keep Smiling On!!
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Thank you for the turkey litter fertilizer video and the anilogics information.
Love this family! I've been following since the beginning. These vids are great.
A lot of those deer made it through muzzleloader season. If you want some info, get a hold of Toby I’ll be glad to share some with you
It’s not like it was 20 years ago when we didn’t care about the heat as much and could work longer, get in that tractor and turn the air on ! My son works for a farmer that has a property we stated hunting 5 years ago and the amount of deer is unbelievable and not much hunting pressure from the neighbors I’m just thinking people don’t have the time to hunt as much everyone is working more trying to keep the bills paid ✌🏻👍🇺🇸
Awesome video as always guys can’t wait to try these tips out myself
This looks like an original whitetail group build? If so it would be awesome to break down what worked and didn’t work with the original layout.
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Huge fan of the summer series watched all of last year's and learned so much from it. I would like to know how you pick a spot to put a rubbing post out in a field. I have tried several different tactics/theories, and I haven't had much success out of them. Any information would be much appreciated on it.
So after you got the field prepped and drilled with beans, if you have kept it clean until fall plot planting time What is your purpose behind discing the soybeans under instead of just drilling your fall blend straight into the dying beans ? We usually just burn down and drill our fall seed straight into the dead thatch and have decent results, but I do admit some of the best plots have been from freshly turned and prepped seed beds. Do you find discing the compacted field leads to better growth for fall plots? Or is it to control weeds ? Would love to hear your opinion
So are you planting the beans now in late June and then coming back in august with the clover and amazing grains?
Yep. We wanted the beans in to get some food in there to start. Since it’s a new plot we might have some weed competition. We can spray over the beans until the weeds are really under control. Then we’ll come back in with the clover/amazing grains.
If you can’t find a tree, use an A frame or pit up a Red Neck. Or build a deck between several trees. Wouldn’t that work?
What was that stuff Lee was planting that looked like turkey feet? Thanks!
Does the planter come with a blonde haired beauty too ?
The song at the end…. Who wrote it? Where can i find it? Love these videos btw. So helpful!
When are you guys going back to illionios to the Out land ranch?
So what did the roots do that he put in the ground?
They should be fully mature and 6-8ft in about 3 years. If you go back and look at the 12:30 mark in the video, there is an example of 2 year of miscanthus that we planted on one of our other farms.
Why plant an invasive non native grass as a screen? What about some of the taller varieties of switchgrass?
You sId you were planting trees what kind of trees did you plant
We planted miscanthus rhizomes for screening our access as we sneak in and out of the stands.
Wait a second what is this 5K tactacam you are running?
I am assuming this is a prototype camera?
Did you spray the grass that was already there you or did you till it under how did you deal with it ?
We tilled it under here then planted E3 Soy beans that we can easily come in and spray over a few times throughout the summer to manage the weeds.
How many acres is this farm?
Is Deer gro plot start really a lime alternative? My USDA office says no. Deer GRO is calcium chloride, lime is calcium carbonate. True liquid lime, is made of calcium carbonate correct? Why are youtubers promoting a product that is not really benefiting the soil? Can you do a video explaining the difference between calcium chloride and calcium carbonate(lime). Ive heard calcium chloride is used on highways as a brine since it don't freeze, as well as in tires.. I'd like to use liquid lime, but feel I've been tricked by false marketing and people getting paid lots of $$ to promote a product that really is not beneficial to my soil and food plots.
Lol