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bspencer · 01-07-2007, 01:13 PM

I know there many hunters here......how many of you plant food plots to promote a healthier herd?

What is it that you plant?

threadkiller · 01-07-2007, 03:43 PM

I plant them. This year I used Dwarf Essex Rape, Ladino Clover, and feed oats. Next year, I'll do the same, minus the oats. My deer didn't seem to like them that well.

bspencer · 01-07-2007, 03:55 PM

ive had by far the best luck with Imperial Witetail clover.plus if its maintained well it will last atleast 5 years on 1 planting

offers probably the most protein as well and is good all year

Brain · 01-07-2007, 05:00 PM

If you consider a few hundred acres of corn and beans a food plot, then yes.

Seriously though, started a food plot this past spring but don't remember what mix it was. It's been holding the deer fairly well all season. We didn't hunt it this year and will add a perimeter of corn to it this spring. At another farm, we're planning on a few acres here and there of corn and will let it stand until late Dec.

Weasel · 01-07-2007, 05:05 PM

food plots are gay imo. We have too many flippin deer as is we don't need to be feeding them more.

Brain · 01-07-2007, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Weasel

food plots are gay imo. We have too many flippin deer as is we don't need to be feeding them more.

We have too many deer too. In fact, the season was extended until Feb because there are too many. The reason for the plot is to hold deer where I want them instead of out playing in traffic.

bspencer · 01-07-2007, 05:19 PM

the plot also helps keep the herd healthier and help antler growth

a plumber · 01-07-2007, 06:23 PM

we can't do that in Colorado, we hike the mountains and scout the plains for our kill, the way it should be

Gotlabs · 01-07-2007, 07:47 PM

I mix iron/clay peas, sunflower, and soybeans plant them in Apr/May. I try to plant a bumper crop in July also, followed by some winter grasses in November

45acp · 01-08-2007, 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Weasel

food plots are gay imo. We have too many flippin deer as is we don't need to be feeding them more.

Come down south were there are thousands and thousands of acres of pine tree farms. Guess what? Whitetail dont eat pine cones.

Weasel · 01-08-2007, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 45acp

Come down south were there are thousands and thousands of acres of pine tree farms. Guess what? Whitetail dont eat pine cones.

Deer are plenty smart they will find other things to eat.

bspencer · 01-09-2007, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Weasel

Deer are plenty smart they will find other things to eat.

maybe..but they will be finding it elsewhere instead of where they are wanted....

45acp · 01-09-2007, 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by bspencer

maybe..but they will be finding it elsewhere instead of where they are wanted....

Bingo.

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01-07-2007, 03:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
threadkiller Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Member # 28196 Location: Middle Tennessee Posts: 733	I plant them. This year I used Dwarf Essex Rape, Ladino Clover, and feed oats. Next year, I'll do the same, minus the oats. My deer didn't seem to like them that well.

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Brain Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Member # 5233 Location: Ole Virginny Posts: 237	If you consider a few hundred acres of corn and beans a food plot, then yes. Seriously though, started a food plot this past spring but don't remember what mix it was. It's been holding the deer fairly well all season. We didn't hunt it this year and will add a perimeter of corn to it this spring. At another farm, we're planning on a few acres here and there of corn and will let it stand until late Dec.

01-07-2007, 07:47 PM	#9 (permalink)
Gotlabs Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Member # 63720 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 115	I mix iron/clay peas, sunflower, and soybeans plant them in Apr/May. I try to plant a bumper crop in July also, followed by some winter grasses in November