Can Logging Roads make Good Food plots?

[WVdeerhunter]

I know im asking alot of ? on here but im just trying to get a heads up before spring. So my deer get what they need.

I had my place logged and i was wanting to know if it would be good to put food plots in the logging roads that im not going to be traveling?

What would be good plots?

Thanks

[dogdoc]

oh yea---lots of articles on turning logging roads into food plots. A lot depends on the amount of sunlight you get on what you can plant. A nice perennial plot of clovers, trefoil, and chicory will work great if you get enough sunlight. Cool season annuals will work also.

[zippyswamp]

Yes logging roads make great food plots, but sunlight is very important. At least 4 hours per day is needed to make it do what your looking for it to do.

Make sure you get your soil test, it's very important, because where a woods had been, it's likely acidic.

I like annuals, this would make a real good spot for a killing plot deep in the woods.

Go to the Whitetail Institute web page, or call them, they will give you all the answers to your questions.

Good Luck

[Strut10]

Yeppers!!

My roads are in a pretty shaded condition. But Dutch white and Ladino clovers worked well there. Mow them a time or two each year to about 4 inches and fertilize every other year or so.

For some reason, my Dutch white came from a seed stock that threw TONS of 4-leafers. Never hurts to throw one in your pocket on the way in to the stand.

[Ravin R10 man]

Yes they are probably some of the best plots.... also the log loading area is a great spot for a stand site and an annual plot.make sure you take soil samples..you will likely have to lime and fertilize.

[Born2Hunt]

I agree with Oneida Man. They can be some of your best plots. With a little work you will have great rewards.

[SoybeanMan]

Soil compaction would be one concern that I would have. A few years back on a lease I had, I would always broadcast wheat and scratch it in. Worked well for me.