Want To Bag Big Bucks? Plant It and They Will Come!
All across the country, many hunters are starting to realize the benefits of planting food plots on the lands they either lease or own to attract and hold more deer in their area.
Food Plots are also an essential part of creating a healthier deer herd through better fawn production not to mention increased antler production.
Properly managed food plots can significantly benefit a deer herd and play a vital role in the success of your deer management program. However, maintaining a desirable deer density in balance with the existing habitat is the single most important management practice to promote a healthy, vigorous deer herd. Because deer tend to concentrate their activity near food plots, these areas provide excellent forage for the deer and excellent places to observe or harvest deer. However, it is important to understand that supplemental plantings (food plots) are not intended to replace native deer foods. As the name implies, they should supplement native foods. If managed properly, food plots can benefit your deer program by providing a high-quality food source during periods of low native food production.
