Mark and I went out to Dougs today for a cup of coffee and some conversation about our project. Even though it wasn’t as successfull as hoped during the first observation period, we will carry on operations throughout the next.
Due to the snow conditions and other factors, we have put all of our studies originating from the lower observation post, and we will double up on the manpower at that location. Over a second cup of coffee, we decided to expand our studies to include; “Pb and it’s observed effects upon impact with Odocoileus virginianus, as applied using muzzloading applicators”. Observed meaning all applications will be video taped by alternating observers during said operation.
I videotaped my first application and it turned out to be both instructive and entertaining. Right after I’d applied a subject using 150gr of Pb, I checked to see which way the subject moved after said application. Turned out the said subject dropped like a rock. The entertaining part came several months later as I was showing my kids the videotape, and a daughter-in-law came into the viewing room. She is an avid lover of Odocoileus virginianus bambii and her reaction was explosive, to say the least.
The Chickory plot is showing a lot of usage and we may be using more of that during next springs seeding. The upper area should have a carpet of poplar by mid-summer and there are plans in the works to construct an elivated platform. The platform will be located at a spot where Doug can observe 80% of his property and serve a number of activities.
