spring update

I have three food plots planted, the first is down in the big slough by the deer stand, 2nd is on the south side of the big pond near the straw bale stand, and the third is south of the house, south of the tree strip. In at least part of each, I have planted 2 rows of grain sorghum, 4 rows of a short "hunting" corn, and 2 rows of regular, tall corn. When repeated across the field, this will give a 4-4-4 pattern. We also have 5 more low spots that we have not been able to plant any crop in yet, If they dry up soon, I may try to put a small corn food plot in each of those areas also. Depending on weather and other conditions, I may or may not harvest the tall corn before deer season.
I am in the process of cleaning out the basement of the house, to allow sleeping quarters down there. The Illinois hunters are going to try to find me some bunk/single beds to put down there, this should allow sleeping room for 6-8 guys. We may have a couple of pheasant hunters joining us over thanksgiving, but shouldn't cause any conflicts. They may or may not also apply for doe tags.
Both pheasants and deer had a very easy winter, minimal death loss, now we need a good growing season, and we should have a great fall hunt.
I should have time to start building deer stands in the next month, it is time to quit talking about them, and actually do some construction. (will try to send progess photos)
Still no job, but I really have enough to do to keep busy.

Thanks for the food plot donations!
See you soon!
"the old farmer"