By: Mark Turner
5 Clovers That Help Fall Food Plots Feed Deer in Spring and Summer, Too
Many deer hunters are interested in producing larger-antlered bucks, healthier does, and more robust deer populations, yet their food plot programs often fall short at providing high-quality nutrition when deer require it most – in…
read moreOne Type of Plant is the Greatest Source of Deer Nutrition. Here’s How to Grow It.
After analyzing over a thousand deer forage samples from 25 states, I learned there’s only one type of plant that consistently meets a deer’s nutritional needs. However, most hunting properties aren’t producing enough of them…
read moreWhen to Plant Fall Food Plots, and How to Recover If They Fail
Whether you’re in the feed store, local diner, or viewing internet forums, there’s an inevitable conversation happening right now. Starting around July every year, deer hunters begin asking the same question: when should they start…
read moreFallow Food Plots Offer Hidden Benefits for Deer. Don’t Replant Until You Read This.
Most deer hunters have relatively limited food plot acreage and wish to maximize deer forage production on every acre. For many, it would stand to reason that planting both warm- and cool-season forages on every…
read moreAvoid Herbicide Trouble in Food Plots With Simple Plant-Back Intervals
Soil-active herbicides can greatly improve weed control in food plots as they control weed seedlings before they compete with planted species. However, soil-active herbicides can have similar, damaging effects on your future plantings if the…
read moreMaximize Clover Food Plots for Deer with Winter Maintenance Now
Perennial clover is perhaps the most popular food plot planting for deer, and with good reason! Clover food plots provide attraction during hunting season, high-quality forage during spring and early summer, and several years of…
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