WTB: Deer food plot equipment

Cyclone27inQC

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Looking for 40-50HP John Deere tractor along with other deer food plot equipment such as:

Sprayer
No Till drill 5’-6’
Crimper
Rough cut mower

TIA
 
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Acylum

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Not pertinent to your post, but are you getting financial aid thru the state/ DNR? Just wondering. I support you either way.
 

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If this is for your private use, check with your local conservation board about rental of a drill. Also some Ducks Unlimited groups have rental equipment to do food plots.
 

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Not exactly sure.
Pheasants forever will provide some corn and other food that would work for deer.

In NC Iowa, I have seen more deer than usual at this time of year. Heard of a lot of accidents with them also.
 

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Pheasants forever will provide some corn and other food that would work for deer.

In NC Iowa, I have seen more deer than usual at this time of year. Heard of a lot of accidents with them also.
Had a doe and two fawns cross in front of me this weekend on Hwy 9. About half way between Thompson and Buffalo Center.. Must be a bumper crop of deer coming
 

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Many does are having twins and some are having triples

Named the triplets that come through the timber - Fern, Fawn and Flora
 
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Tractorhouse.com will be a good place to search for your tractor. Deere 2140, 2150, 2155 would be affordable models that would fit what you are looking for. A 3010 or 3020 would be bigger than that but would also probably be easier to find.

What are you planning to plant? Reason I ask is just making sure you truly want a drill instead of a planter. Planter will be able to plant corn, soybeans, sorghum for you where a drill will be better for small grains. If you google 2 row food plot planter there are a few places out there that cut down larger planters and refurbish them for food plot use.
 

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A Case-IH 495 would work for you. Cheaper than a JD. Probably is the $4500-5500 range. (Dad used to sell used farm equipment and the 495 was popular).
 
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They anticipate a shortage of white oak for barrels.
Interesting. I just started researching. White oaks will drop acorns within 10 years, which I understand the deer prefer over other oaks. Also, long term timber value for future generations is expected to be high.
 

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