Hoping for some advice here. One of the properties I hunt here in MD is 50 acres and a mix of forest and fields. The farmer we lease from has decided to plant corn again, after about 3 yrs in the surrounding fields. This is only my second season hunting (both with bow) and I'm not sure what to expect. Can I expect more food equals more and heartier deer? My 3 buddies (who also lease this property with me) and I want to get out this weekend to do some scouting and install our trailcams. What kind of work should we be doing to the property at this point in the season. Dry, hot summers mean this is not an ideal time for planting additional food plots, but we looked into mineral plots near the creekbed. I'm anxious to see what you guys suggest. Whats working for you in your area this time of year? Sean
Corn holds deer. But it also gives them refuge during daylight hours. They can stay in there all day and have food. My advice is to be very careful not to spook them at all. Find the trails in and out of the corn and hunt them. Mineral sites are great for getting pictures in the summer but deer don't use them very much once Sept and Oct roll around. Good luck this season.
Another thing, set your stands as soon as you can. Don't just randomly place them though. If you find a good trail while you are out there it probably wouldn't be a bad idea to go ahead and get a few up and trim trails in and out to them and shooting lanes too. As stated above mineral stations have been a great way for me to monitor my deer activity and travel.
