Well… I guess it’s that time again! I'm gearing up to get my plots in the ground and a big part of that is simply deciding what to plant where. I'll be putting in 4 different plots this year, one in "Paradise" at my parent’s house and three at our farm. Two of the plots are established plots and the other two will be new ones. This weekend we will be clearing and spraying the plots. With any luck, I'll get them turned over next week so I can plant when we have some rain forecasted. Since all my plots have large destination feed fields (beans and corn) located within a few hundred yards of them, I plant my plots as hunting plots and let the local farmers/natural browse take care of the majority of our herds nutritional needs. I also have feeders on each property that feed roughly ten pounds of corn daily, so our deer are well feed. My plots exist for variety and to aid in the harvesting of does. Here is a look at what I am planning for this year...
Paradise and The North Plot
This will year three for Paradise and year four for the North Plot at our farm. Last year, I planted Secret Spot from North American Whitetail Institute and had tremendous success with it. I also added some Shot Plot (brassica) seed from Evolved Harvest. The deer seemed to hammer the plot all season long, so it’s hard to argue with that kind of usage. I have enough seed left to plant both plots, so it makes sense to use it up. The plot at Paradise is 2,000 square feet and the North Plot is 1,500 square feet. Both are tucked into woods with oaks surrounding the plots. These two spots are my go to doe killing spots.
Here is a look at Paradise from last season and a look at the North Plot from a couple seasons ago…
The T Plot
This will be a new location for me this year and one I have high hopes for in coming years. This plot will be roughly 6,500 square feet when finished and will provide a great hunting opportunity for the Big Dog Red Tick II that will hang over it. The plot is located next to the intersection of two creeks on our property and is located near the intersection of several major trails. I’ll be planting Evolved Harvest Winter PZ, which is my first experience with this product. The blend of winter peas, oats, and clover is one I feel our deer will thoroughly enjoy. I’ll be sure to post some pictures of this location after this weekends prep work.
Skinny Plot
I planted a small plot in this location a few years ago and had some success with it. The plot is 25’ wide and 150’ long, and sits adjacent to a creek. This is a great funnel area and the plot will be something the deer will travel through on a regular basis. This end of our farm sees a lot of morning activity as deer leave the larger fields and filter back through our farm to bed. I have high expectations for this plot given the traffic it will see. I picked up a bag of the new Rack Radish from Evolved that they Crush branded. I hate feeding the Crush beast, but it was a good buy and I like the sounds of trying something new. Here is a view of the plot area from the stand location…
I’ll be sure to snap plenty of pictures of the plots this weekend so I can better chronicle what I have in the works. Lots of work to be done, but it is always well worth it!!!
Paradise and The North Plot
This will year three for Paradise and year four for the North Plot at our farm. Last year, I planted Secret Spot from North American Whitetail Institute and had tremendous success with it. I also added some Shot Plot (brassica) seed from Evolved Harvest. The deer seemed to hammer the plot all season long, so it’s hard to argue with that kind of usage. I have enough seed left to plant both plots, so it makes sense to use it up. The plot at Paradise is 2,000 square feet and the North Plot is 1,500 square feet. Both are tucked into woods with oaks surrounding the plots. These two spots are my go to doe killing spots.
Here is a look at Paradise from last season and a look at the North Plot from a couple seasons ago…
The T Plot
This will be a new location for me this year and one I have high hopes for in coming years. This plot will be roughly 6,500 square feet when finished and will provide a great hunting opportunity for the Big Dog Red Tick II that will hang over it. The plot is located next to the intersection of two creeks on our property and is located near the intersection of several major trails. I’ll be planting Evolved Harvest Winter PZ, which is my first experience with this product. The blend of winter peas, oats, and clover is one I feel our deer will thoroughly enjoy. I’ll be sure to post some pictures of this location after this weekends prep work.
Skinny Plot
I planted a small plot in this location a few years ago and had some success with it. The plot is 25’ wide and 150’ long, and sits adjacent to a creek. This is a great funnel area and the plot will be something the deer will travel through on a regular basis. This end of our farm sees a lot of morning activity as deer leave the larger fields and filter back through our farm to bed. I have high expectations for this plot given the traffic it will see. I picked up a bag of the new Rack Radish from Evolved that they Crush branded. I hate feeding the Crush beast, but it was a good buy and I like the sounds of trying something new. Here is a view of the plot area from the stand location…
I’ll be sure to snap plenty of pictures of the plots this weekend so I can better chronicle what I have in the works. Lots of work to be done, but it is always well worth it!!!