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plot question Jan 1, 2011 11:17:41 GMT -5

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Post by duff on Jan 1, 2011 11:17:41 GMT -5

Hey guys I got a gift card to BPS and they didn't have what I was really looking for but I decided I would buy some food plot stuff with it.

What kind of plot should I plant for spring summer? My neighbor has a 20 acre hay field and behind the woods will be a corn field so I'd like to add some variety. If they have habitat cover I would even consider that but at any rate I need to decide what to buy and figured I'd get some of your expertice before letting loose of that $50 card.

I have some good spots in mind and have access to implements to get the ground worked up.

Thanks in advance, Duff

throbak Major Contributor Posts: 3,068	plot question Jan 1, 2011 15:25:12 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by throbak on Jan 1, 2011 15:25:12 GMT -5 frost seed clover in his hay if he doesnt mind the clover, edge only if he lets you hunt the hay field

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plot question Jan 1, 2011 17:01:49 GMT -5

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Post by hornharvester on Jan 1, 2011 17:01:49 GMT -5

First decide what time of the year you want the deer to feed in it. If for summer/early fall plant stuff thats high in protein, for late fall/early winter plant stuff thats high in carbs. Examples of Protein plants are clovers and oats, carbs are turnips/rape and winter wheat. h.h.

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plot question Jan 1, 2011 17:39:52 GMT -5

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Post by duff on Jan 1, 2011 17:39:52 GMT -5

OK, that is what I was looking for. I was already planning on putting some sunflower strips out for the various critters, and probably a large sweet corn plot for the 2 legged critters but I'd leave it up until at least dove season. Looks like I will get some clover as I will plant the turnip and rape plot for the fall again this year.

Thanks guys.

daviesshunter Guest	plot question Jan 1, 2011 17:41:25 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by daviesshunter on Jan 1, 2011 17:41:25 GMT -5 Not to directly high jack the thread...but is there a recommended vendor that would sell these food plot products? I've looked at: www.whitetailinstitute.com/products/

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plot question Jan 3, 2011 22:05:35 GMT -5

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Post by esshup on Jan 3, 2011 22:05:35 GMT -5

When I buy their products, I usually buy direct. On my property, their products work the best. I've never had the deer hit any rape/turnip blend. I've also had good results by planting winter Oats. Local grain elevator, $11/50# bag. The deer hit it just as well as Buck Forage Oats.

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