andrew Posted January 2, 2011 Report Share Posted January 2, 2011 i hunt a 20 acre peace of property that has nice deer on it. but they really have no food to keep them there. its mostly crop fields that has woods and great thickets. there is prblly a 100 acre piece of property right behind mine that i have permission to hunt but others hve permission also. im the only one with permission to hunt this little on. there is great oak trees and cover for them to hide but what can i put dwn to drw them in and hld them all season. i havent tested my soil ph and i will this spring but was wanting sme advice to what to plant to hlp my sucess. any ideas throw them my way plz will be really appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebohio Posted January 2, 2011 Report Share Posted January 2, 2011 its mostly crop fields . there is great oak trees sounds to me like you have good food sources there now. nothing you do will keep and hold deer there.IMO if it was me i would concentrate my efforts on some late season scouting. id have my sets up early (June-July). during season i would keep the pressure low. dont scout around the 20 acres during season. the lack of pressure on your 20 combined with the added pressure of multiple people hunting the 100 acres around you should be very appealing to the deer. just my opinion if anyone disagrees with me feel free to speak up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted January 2, 2011 Report Share Posted January 2, 2011 where are you located in the country, and what type of crops are being planted now? Plant something different than what is there, along an inside edge of a field corner, or in a clearing back in the woods where the deer pass by before coming out to feed. You need to be between the bedding area and where they want to feed for the evening. A small plot will stop them for a short time and give you a chance for a shot if you play the wind right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdoc Posted January 3, 2011 Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 Hard to beat some mature oak trees. Small little hunting plots might not hold the deer on that property but sure can make a great little hunting spot. Especially if you can put in a travel route that leads to a larger feeding area. Once we know where you are located we can give you some ideas. I use rye grain and some annual clovers for my small little "killing" plots. todd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew Posted January 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 south eastern indiana just took corn out this year prblly planting bans next Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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