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Currently have 20+ years of pine needles on the ground. Is your recommendation to remove that and expose some bare soil to sunlight?

In January 2025 I purchased a 160 acre (square) property in area 4. It was clear cut in the early 2000’s and never thinned since. It’s mostly pine with scattered oaks, but completely wooded. Not much underbrush and none on probably 85% of the property. Where it does get a little thick, I can see plenty signs of bedding. There is a constant water source that goes through the property and has one main road that needs work, but I plan on tackling that asap. In the one year I’ve had cameras out I’ve seen does, fawns, a spike, 6 point, 8 point, 10 point (2 consecutive days only, but recently), lots of hogs/coyotes and a few bobcats. Also tons of raccoons/rabbits/squirrels/etc. but not sure that matters. There is zero grass/green anywhere on my property and also surrounding it, so my thought (possibly “dumb”) is that adding a couple food plots would be very beneficial to the future of the property in regards to hunting. I’m very capable of putting in the work myself, but not against other options. I only live 15 minutes away and have a Kubota with front end loader/grapple and box blade with rippers. Also have a friend closer to the property than me who has skid steers, dozers, excavators, etc. Deer flies are brutal here when it’s warm, so I’d like to start asap.

Questions:

Is there a company/consultant who would advise on locations/sizes of food plots/stands?

If I go at it alone, what should I plant……and when?

If I’m incorrect in my approach, please tell me why and offer a better alternative.

Thanks!

Passing lane, people who call it a fast lane are part of the problem.

Is his condo soaked from extinguishing the fire? If so, he has bigger issues. If not, why is he concerned about mold? If he flies away on vacation, does he have someone go start his car everyday and run the AC so he doesn’t get mold in the car?

Agree not to use bleach (especially diluted). Bleach is 90% water. Water/moisture is what’s causing the mold to colonize in that area. Putting bleach (basically water) on wood or drywall will remove it on the surface, but seep into the substrate…..creating more mold. Glass or tile, go ahead and wipe it off, not your ceiling though. Wouldn’t use peroxide either. Mold should be removed by an anti-microbial, which you can get from any big box store. Just know it will come back without fixing the ventilation problem, as others have stated.

My advice, add a vent and use it. Slap some Kilz on it and repaint. It doesn’t look too bad. If you or anyone in your family has a severe mold allergy, then I’d cut the area out and patch. Good luck and hope this helps!

Where is he located/looking to work? What’s his skill set?

Distal. Actually happened about 4 months ago and ignorantly I didn’t get it checked out until yesterday. He did say surgery may no longer be an option because I waited so long, but we’ll know more after the MRI I suppose.

No worries bud.

Troy, still there?

Not grossest, but in an abandoned mine field in Iraq. First day guarding a huge ammo dump. Walked around a mound for cover with a chop block (seat) under my arm ready to do my business. Sat down facing the way I walked in and saw toe poppers scattered all around me including the path I walked in on. Needless to say I didn’t have to go anymore. Slowest I’ve ever walked 50 feet trying to get out of there trying to step on every exact footprint I came in on.

Please provide yours and I’ll email you right away.