Posted By: DUAggie
How to create the perfect waterfowl habitat. - 01/20/10 10:23 PM
There have been many questions on here about creating waterfowl habitat. I think this would be a great thread for everyone to kind of chime in on their thoughts using a map from my actual hunting property. Hopefully this can answer a lot of questions and help all of us to become better hunters!
OK, here are some details.
1.) the property is 277 acres total
2.) it is bordered on the north and south by rice
3.) there are 3 established ponds marked on the map,and 2 "could-be" ponds.
4.) I have the ability through a system of levies to drain/fill all ponds on map to depth of 1.5 - 2 ft. And flood other areas to depth of 6 - 12 inches.
5.) I marked out the coordinates, so don't even think about it
My goals:
1.) Create a bad arse waterfowl habitat for next season through planting crops and establishing water.
My questions: Feel free to chime in on ANYTHING
1.) How many ponds would you place on the property? Size?
2.) Where would you plant crops on the property? How many acres?
3.) Would you establish a roost pond?
4.) If this was YOUR property how would you do it??
OK, here are some details.
1.) the property is 277 acres total
2.) it is bordered on the north and south by rice
3.) there are 3 established ponds marked on the map,and 2 "could-be" ponds.
4.) I have the ability through a system of levies to drain/fill all ponds on map to depth of 1.5 - 2 ft. And flood other areas to depth of 6 - 12 inches.
5.) I marked out the coordinates, so don't even think about it
My goals:
1.) Create a bad arse waterfowl habitat for next season through planting crops and establishing water.
My questions: Feel free to chime in on ANYTHING
1.) How many ponds would you place on the property? Size?
2.) Where would you plant crops on the property? How many acres?
3.) Would you establish a roost pond?
4.) If this was YOUR property how would you do it??