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So your foodplot sucks...now what?

Discussion in 'Bowhunting Talk' started by Shane0709, Sep 28, 2017.

  1. Shane0709

    Shane0709 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I'm making this for myself, but I'm sure there are some other people that would find peoples input on this useful. So let's hear it: if you have a foodplot that didn't work out, what's plan B for food/attraction. Especially early season. [​IMG]

    My foodplot currently looks like this. Thanks!


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    Acorns
     
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    I see deer tracks and greens, what's the issue?
     
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    Plant some winter crops and hope for a good late season...
     
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  7. Shane0709

    Shane0709 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Absolutely 0 rain in the last 39 days...


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    Ain't too late for winter wheat/ rye
     
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    Ranbo Weekend Warrior

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    Acorns for now and get some rye down.
     
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    Wiscohunter Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Throw out some oats, wheat, or rye hope for a bit of rain. That stuff comes up in no time.
    Edit: just saw literally everyone before me said the exact same thing.
     
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    My plots look the same way - severe lack of rain in September just killed us. Ugh.

    I've killed plenty of deer without food plots. Hunt ag fields or natural food sources for now, then key in on doe bedding areas and funnels come the rut. Keep it simple. Just because your plot didn't grow doesn't mean you can't kill deer.
     
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    pastorjim08 Legendary Woodsman

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    Yes, definitely find out what they are feeding on and get in their travel route. Focus on ag fields and acorns.

    Blessings........Pastorjim
     
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    I feel your pain late this year with the planting now three weeks to the first chance of any rain I have nothing but dirt at this point. Hoping the seed will germinate if not I will reseed the cg rye and the oats
     
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    kspseshooter Weekend Warrior

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    Justin nailed it!
    Sadly sitting over food plots is what hunting has become for some.
    Get in the timber and HUNT them, don't just sit and wait for them to come to dinner!!



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