over your head? naw. seems to me you're doing well. I tried a plot on a friends property and did the log road thing and honey hole on other properties, don't have the land myself to do it, and then started to learn more about plots after i pretty much wasted my $$ and time. so i'm am far from any kind of expert or have good plots going like some of the guys on here. i have learned there is a lot more to it than sticking seed in the ground if you want the most bang for your $$ and effort. things like the soil test, lime or pot ash, fertilizer type and how much for what you are planting, shape, soft edges, and what to plant to supplement for what is missing and what works in your area. the local qdma and of course the county will be able to help you get the most out of it.