Most guys will tell you they like to step stock HSB. I got HSB that were 6 to 8 inches and some that were 8 to 10. The 6 to 8 inch would be good for you now as your SMB are not to big yet. I don't see a problem with you putting some in this fall. Lets see what someone else has to say that may have more insight then myself.

As far as how many? Well they don't reproduce so what you put in there is what you get. I always start out low on this kind of thing. I might go 25 per acre and see how it goes. But that's just me. Lets see what other have to say.

Good luck man sounds like your doing it right!!

RC

The only difference between a rut and a Grave is the depth. So get up get out of that rut and get moving!! Time to work!!