Best plot for fall attration

[Jorden]

I was wondering what you guys thought works better from a fall attration standpoint. Do you think its better to plant a perennial mix like chicory/clover for year round nutrition or plant an annual that is mixed for pure attration. I have planted clover/chicory the past few years and have found that as you get into the season the deer dont seem to use it as much. Next year I was thinking of going for more just fall attraction but I wanted to know what you guys thought.

[wtnhunt]

Have had really good results with clover/trefoil and chickory. Our plots we planted this fall were a little slow to take off due to lack of cooperation on the part of the weather, but they are really seeing a lot of action now. I prefer to plant with wintergrazer rye in these fall plantings with the perenials, the rye will make a fast stand and is a good draw. Could not find the rye anywhere here this year, wheat will also work well.

Have really not had much luck here with the brassicas mixes, but have heard that others have great results with them. We planted a fall planting of a winter mix of brassicas and winter wheat too, and while that plot looks great, the deer are just not hitting it like I would expect. Guessing when they have the chickory and clover available they prefer it over the brassicas.

[MUDRUNNER]

My brassica-winter peas has gotten some action,but not near what I expected.Next fall I'm planting less brassica and mixing winter wheat in.It seems like it's just a trial and error thing and what deer like on one property thay may not touch on another.

[SoybeanMan]

My best choice is planting soybean and broadcasting wheat in it before leaf drop. Standing soybean gives some cover and wheat provides early browse. Deer hit the soybean seed later. I have never done very well with brassica, but always add a little to my mix just because.

[Sam16]

Brassicas failed us this year. We worked our tails off to get about 1/2 acre planted and they came up great. Looked great, and i had deer walk around the brassicas and eat the grass on the outside of it. That doe was tempting me since she didnt eat the food i put on the table. I think im gonig to try clover/chicory this spring.