I hunt a small area about 6 arcers. I'm wanting to put some food plots out. I'm wanting to put out 3 small plots out.There is no other food souces around the area,the only thing is acorns. What type of food should I put out? I see signs where they come though,but never see them when I'm out. WE just put out apples acouple of weeks ago. Any help would be helpful. thanks back yard hunter.
How big of an area are the plots going to be? What type of terrain/cover do you already have? There are plenty of things you can plant, but depending on the size of the plots may or may not survive doe to over browse. For example, soybeans are by far one of the best choices, but unless you have at least an acre or more, the deer will usually just mow them down before they have a change to establish. Also, are you looking for something that is planted every year, or something that might last several?
Bout the only thing that you will get any growth out of this fall yet is wheat. And that is if we get some warmer weather yet. It's getting pretty late. By the way putting out apples in Missouri would be considered baiting. And baiting in MO is ILLEGAL!!
jmbuckhunter is right. However thinking towards future lots of options. Also see the apple comment above.....ILLEGAL.
It all depends on how much sun the area get and soil testing. No point of doing any food plot without testing the soil !!!!
Dealing with a small area like what you have, I think I would stick to clover, and possibly some alfalfa that will be renewing sources of food as long as you keep up with them. This way it doesn't matter how big of a plot you plant, and the deer will love it. I agree that you should test the soil and make proper changes by adding lime and fertilizer. It is getting too late in the game for this year, but get your stuff together now and you will be ready in the spring! Also, if you want to further manage your property you should check out www.huntsync.com! This site will give you tools to track your deer from year to year, get topo maps of your hunting property, and plot stand, trail cam, and other locations on your hunting property map. I love it! Most of all GOOD LUCK this year!
