We bought some land

[PARA45]

Congrats on the land purchase. Buying land has been one of the best finical choices I’ve ever made. Owning land is a lot of work but it is a labor of love, most of the time. I’ve got a bit of experience managing fish ponds so feel free to give me a shout if you want to chat about growing big fish. So happy for y’all.

Will do, thank you!! The area is about 4-5 miles south of Hawkinsville

 

[RR 314]

That is awesome! Congratulations. How high is the trailer elevated from terra firma?

I took this picture outside Mobile, Alabama many years ago. I respect the southern ingenuity. .

A lot of work is in store and it will be very rewarding. Enjoy!

 

[Hunt anything]

Hey @Fatback, where did you get your pond management training? I used to know a lot of people in the business in the the southeast.

 

[PARA45]

I believe the trailer is about 5 1/2 - 6 ft above ground. Not that fancy thought, I do not have any living quarters below it.

 

[Hunt anything]

That is awesome! Congratulations. How high is the trailer elevated from terra firma?

I took this picture outside Mobile, Alabama many years ago. I respect the southern ingenuity. .

A lot of work is in store and it will be very rewarding. Enjoy!

Nothing like redneck ingenuity!

 

[Green Chile]

First of all a BIG congrats on getting your own land. It's a dream of mine not realized yet. I'm always a little envious of those here who can talk about their land...hunting and fishing there...having a gun range on your own land...sitting and watching the animals move around on it while sitting on the back porch, etc. It's a very cool thing.

Secondly, I look forward to hearing more about your place and what you do with it. It's inspirational to share an American dream as it takes shape.

 

[mdwest]

Congratulations! I am green with envy!

 

[RR 314]

I believe the trailer is about 5 1/2 - 6 ft above ground. Not that fancy thought, I do not have any living quarters below it.

Well, you can dream/expand.

Seriously, that place outside Mobile, AL made me smile every time I drove by. The owners took pride in what they had. The lawn looked better than mine and someone was always working on something on that place.

20+ acres is a perfect size for a weekend get away. You will be able to see progress and it shouldn't seem overly burdensome. You may bump some of the deer if there is a lot of activity, but perhaps not. I have a friend outside Athens who own right at 12 acres and his kids kill deer every year with their bows (and they are there quite frequently).

Again--Enjoy!

Edit: There is something very satisfying about killing deer on your own place. The caveat is you may turn into an old man (like I did) prematurely. I purchased a beautiful ranch in the Texas hill country with my dad in 2004. I don't think I have shot a deer there since I turned 40. Again, premature old man syndrome. We have free range deer in the 150 range (topping at 160s when April rains are ideal etc.), but I have not shot one in many moons. My 17 year old son still is mad at them, but all I kill is pigs. I love watching the deer, but when you get to know them by name (heck, I won't even shoot a "new" deer showing in the rut), you learn to enjoy just watching them (and hoping your neighbors don't whack them if they stray).

 

[Graham Hunter]

CoNgratulations. Enjoy!

 

[Brent in Az]

Hunting sanctuary. Bass pond. Love nest.

You go, brother!

 

[SETH RINGER]

HAPPY FOR YOU!

 

[SCHUNTER73]

Congrats!

 

[PARA45]

Congratulations! I am green with envy!

Now, it's my turn to extend an invite, just like you did. If you ever in this neck of the woods, I hope you let me know.

 

[Inkgardener]

Congratulations! There’s nothing like being able to shoot and hunt your own land.

The deer on my property are so used to me I can be shooting on my range, then trek up to the house and see a dozen deer in my front pasture.

 

[skydiver386]

Congratulations on a nice piece of property. Looks like you have some work cut out for you, but with any hunting property it's a labor of love.

Might need some work testing and amending the soil, but it will pay off if you plant some food plots for the deer and turkey. Chufa is a pain to grow, but once they find it, turkeys wont leave it alone.

 

[gram2117]

Congrats. There is nothing like playing on your own piece of dirt.

 

[BJH65]

Congratulations! There is something to be said about owning a piece of land. For me, after retirement, it’s kept me occupied, my new job if you will: clearing brush, maintaining the property, planting gardens, hunting or just enjoying the wildlife, it’s helped to keep me active and fit because there is always something you can do!

Set out some trail cams and see what kind of interesting wildlife comes through!

 

[Fatback]

@Hunt anything, I’ve been working closely with a group called Peach State Land and Water. It is a husband and wife team that are both wildlife biologists. They’ve helped me manage several different ponds since 2017. I’ve had great success following their recommendations over the years. I grew a 10.3 lb bass in 5 years.

Most recently when I bought my property in 2021, I had a 4 acre pond that was brand new, a blank canvas so to speak, following the plan we developed, I am already catching bass over 5 lbs after stocking 1 inch fry in June of 2022.

So no formal training, just practical experience gained with working with them over the years.

 

[Hunt anything]

I worked for an outfit called Southeastern Pond Management before moving to Alabama Department of Environmental Management. It is very gratifying to watch a pond grow!
All of the people I knew went to Auburn, Mississippi State or Clemson.

 

[Delloro]

For a while, my wife and I had been discussing/planning on buying some land to have a little piece of dirt we can call it our own. So, after months of looking in Middle Georgia, and not liking the areas, or the prices, she finally found 26 acres about 35 minutes from our house. We went and looked it with the realtor, and my wife fell in love with the property from the moment she saw it. To top it off two deer jump off the bush and greeted us as we walked in the area.

We did a survey and everything checked out good. The property has a single wide (she is looking forward to fixing it, her HGTV project), a 3/4 of an acre spring fed pond (with big bass in it from what the neighbor has told me). It has two wells, electricity, and a septic tank already in the area. We've seen deer every day we've been there and that is a great sign. There are about 3 acres that are cleared, and the rest is a combination of hard wood with some scattered pines. I noticed a lot of oak trees, and some very mature trees, which will feed/keep the deer in the area. We need to clear the area from overgrown (not managed) grass and try to keep it looking clean. There are some mature peach and pear trees on the property already.

Yesterday we did the closing, and in 5 years this land will be ours. To say that we are excited is an understatement. I know 26 acres it's not much, but with the cost of land, this was enough for us to enjoy and hopefully pass it on to our kids or grandkids. Wish us luck in our new adventure.



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Picture of the boundary of the property.


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Our little pond. Wife is already planning on a sitting area so I can sit there relax and smoke a cigar. I love the way she thinks.


The next two pictures are of the trailer and the property looking North. This is when it was cleared, not looking like that now, lots of overgrown stuff.

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26 acres is enough!!!!