Another wildlife pond constructed
Jan 20, 2009 21:41:42 GMT -5
Post by ozark on Jan 20, 2009 21:41:42 GMT -5
Looking east from my hunting shack there was a dip in the land that wildlife was hidden from view as they walked through or across it. This was at the 100 yard distance and sometimes deer would simply cross my shooting lane keeping themselves hidden by the low place. This area is almost a quarter mile from the river or a branch where water is available.
Sollution. I had a dozer create a pond band (Levy) across the low place and move dirt brush and rocks away so that water would back up behind the pond bank. I then had him cut two drainage ditches to funnel water into the Pond. These drainage ditches are pretty wide and will provide the deer a passageway through the thicket area. Hopefully the next good rain will put plenty of water into the pond.
At the far end of the shooting lane 190 yards from my shooting window I kept seeing deer, bear and turkey simply walk across and back into a thicket. I had the dozer create a barrier of tree tops, rocks and logs to encourage them to turn and come toward the pond and me.
Since my disabilities prevents me from going to them I have made an effort to have them come to me. I am not so interested in shooting the wildlife as I am in seeing them, taking pictures and enjoying them. But all this doesn't mean I wont bust a cap if we want to fool with the meat and it is in season. The pond bank which also serves as a road for my vehicles is also a good spot for crows and other undesirables to visit. Cheating Ozark here.
Sollution. I had a dozer create a pond band (Levy) across the low place and move dirt brush and rocks away so that water would back up behind the pond bank. I then had him cut two drainage ditches to funnel water into the Pond. These drainage ditches are pretty wide and will provide the deer a passageway through the thicket area. Hopefully the next good rain will put plenty of water into the pond.
At the far end of the shooting lane 190 yards from my shooting window I kept seeing deer, bear and turkey simply walk across and back into a thicket. I had the dozer create a barrier of tree tops, rocks and logs to encourage them to turn and come toward the pond and me.
Since my disabilities prevents me from going to them I have made an effort to have them come to me. I am not so interested in shooting the wildlife as I am in seeing them, taking pictures and enjoying them. But all this doesn't mean I wont bust a cap if we want to fool with the meat and it is in season. The pond bank which also serves as a road for my vehicles is also a good spot for crows and other undesirables to visit. Cheating Ozark here.
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;D Ozark: Your hunting shack is bigger and better than my house. Nice set-up. 