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How to Provide Hard and Soft Mast Year-Round on Your Land
Manage episode 459142400 series 2882184
On this episode, we discuss strategies for providing year-round hard and soft mast production on hunting properties to attract and hold wildlife with Iain Wallace from Chestnut Hill Outdoors. The hosts cover the current deer season and challenges with food plots, then dive into the benefits of growing oak trees and other fruit-bearing plants to create a diverse, reliable food source. Iain shares insights on a variety of adaptable fruit tree options for the South, including timing of production, planting best practices, and the advantages of grafted trees. The conversation explores how establishing diverse orchards can increase wildlife attraction and property value, while also providing enjoyment for landowners and their families. Key takeaways include the importance of planning, selecting the right species for the region, protecting young trees, and leveraging grafted varieties to accelerate fruit production. The hosts conclude by highlighting available resources and their vision for creating a true "Garden of Eden" on hunting properties.
200 episodes
Manage episode 459142400 series 2882184
On this episode, we discuss strategies for providing year-round hard and soft mast production on hunting properties to attract and hold wildlife with Iain Wallace from Chestnut Hill Outdoors. The hosts cover the current deer season and challenges with food plots, then dive into the benefits of growing oak trees and other fruit-bearing plants to create a diverse, reliable food source. Iain shares insights on a variety of adaptable fruit tree options for the South, including timing of production, planting best practices, and the advantages of grafted trees. The conversation explores how establishing diverse orchards can increase wildlife attraction and property value, while also providing enjoyment for landowners and their families. Key takeaways include the importance of planning, selecting the right species for the region, protecting young trees, and leveraging grafted varieties to accelerate fruit production. The hosts conclude by highlighting available resources and their vision for creating a true "Garden of Eden" on hunting properties.
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