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Mini Farm Living: The Perfect Escape for College Football Fans
FIND YOUR PLACE Mini Farm Living: The Perfect Escape for College Football Fans If you’re a die-hard college football fan, owning a mini farm near a college town might just be the ideal lifestyle choice for you. Here’s a brief look at why this combination can offer you the best of both worlds. Proximity to Game Day Excitement: Living near a college town means …
Does Dove Hunting Send Special Memories Flying Through Your Head?
“A Time-Honored Tradition: Fall Dove Shoots with Friends and Family” Fall dove shoots are more than a seasonal pursuit; they’re a testament to the power of outdoor recreation in fostering cherished traditions and meaningful connections. Beyond the thrill of the hunt, these gatherings encapsulate camaraderie, family and friend bonding, and laughter. Friends and family often gather on family farms amongst open fields cultivated throughout …
Find Your Place- Beyond its Monetary Worth
“Find Your Place: Beyond its Monetary Worth” In a fast-paced and interconnected world, the allure of rural properties extends far beyond their monetary value. Rural properties offer a unique fascination that resonates with our emotions, creating a sentimental attachment that often surpasses mere financial considerations. In this article, we delve into the intrinsic value of rural property and explore a few ways it can …
Chemical Site Preparation
Chemical Site Preparation: Laying the Foundation for Your Families’ Future Forests Author: Sam Tate, Registered Forester Chemical site preparation (CSP) is the most common practice of site prep for recent cutover/clearcut timberland. CSP sets the next rotation of timber up for optimum results of tree health and vigor. Like any investment, your return is only as good as the upfront cost or input. Therefore, …
Memorial Day 2023
Memorial Day 2023 By Brad Nolen Last week I did something that I haven’t done in quite a while. Regrettably, I had not visited the grave of one my ancestors in almost a decade. The perfect opportunity to pay my Fourth Great Grandfather a visit arose when fellow TrueSouth Properties agent, Stewart Robbins, and I were scouting a property in Chambers County, AL for …
Pond Perks
By: Brooks Milling The 2023 Spring, Turkey season has come and gone. While I am sad to see it go, there is something else that I have been looking forward to. The months of May and June seem to hold the best bream action on small ponds. If you have access to a pond during this time you are in luck. During these spring …
Are You Feeding Your Game Toxic Corn?
“Administering Aflatoxins” By: Brooks Milling Not too long ago it became legal to hunt deer over bait in Alabama if you buy the required permits. Before hunting over bait was legal, many landowners or hunters fed the game animals they were interested in pursuing, outside of the season. Nowadays, I’d be willing to bet that on almost every rural block of Alabama land greater …
Troubling Toms
“Troubling Toms” By: Brooks Milling We are now almost two weeks into the 2023 Alabama, spring turkey season. I have been able to hunt about 4 times this season- with no luck. Now, I’m not the type of turkey hunter to sit and call for hours hoping for a gobbler to walk by. The only time I will sit still for a long …
Trap your Tract
“Trap Your Tract” By: Brooks Milling Have you ever wondered if your property has not reached its full potential for its carrying capacity? By this, I mean do you think that you should be seeing more deer, or turkeys on your property. I know that I have felt this way in the past, but through trapping (and easing off the trigger) I have been …
Wild Birds and Controlled Burns
“Wild Birds and Controlled Burns” After many days waiting, the sacred season of spring turkey hunting is almost here. Soon, there will be dedicated individuals waking up before daylight in hopes of hearing a gobbler sound off on the limb. If they are lucky, they might even get to catch a glimpse of him. On top of spring turkey debut, we are in the …