Winter food plots for deer vary with snow cover Winter food plots for deer are very different from north to south.  Winter happens the world over. You can not escape it and it's the toughest time in a whitetail deers life.   In harsh climates they spend more energy finding food than they do eating it, and without some good feed, they run on a net loss all winter long.…

Planting fall food plots for deer Planting fall food plots for deer consists of either annuals like corn and beans planted in the spring, or annuals, perennials and bi-ennials planted late summer.  Today we will focus on a strategy for attracting bucks in the early bow season and until the first few hard frosts in areas where the deer feed heavily on clover, alfalfa or soybeans all summer long.  Described…

Spraying grasses in clover food plots for deer is necessary Spraying grasses in clover food plots for deer will need to be done after a couple of years to keep your clover food plots healthy and producing.  The only grasses deer heavily utilize are strains that are used for bedding and cover such as switchgrass, and corn is actually a grass with a seed head we all know deer love.…

Soybean food plots for deer are a staple Soybean food plots for deer are inexpensive, easy to grow, Round Up ready and a major draw at different stages of growth.  Soybean food plots for deer may not succeed in high density deer areas, so lets take a closer look at this attractive food source. Soybeans and corn are the 2 main ag crops we talk about in whitetail circles.  Both…

Creating food plots for deer starts with the right tree Creating food plots for deer is a learn as you go endeavor, and lessons learned the hard way stick in your head.  I have had both successes and failures creating food plots for deer, and have learned the most important factor is location.  Those small plots designed as kill plots need to be in the right location or they will…

Soil prep in food plots for deer Soil prep in food plots for deer is another important step towards a successful plot.  You can not skip any step, and soil prep is easy but it takes place over many months.  The first step is to kill of any existing vegetation.  This is best done with a non selective herbicide like Round Up or the generic glyphosate.  Weeds are easily killed…

Fall food plots for deer Fall food plots for deer consist of either annuals like corn and beans planted in the spring, or annuals, perennials and bi-ennials planted late summer.  Today we will focus on a strategy for attracting bucks in the early bow season and until the first few hard frosts in areas where the deer feed heavily on clover, alfalfa or soybeans all summer long.  Described as a…