I am convinced that food plots are far better than feeders

[TheGman]

Food plot is 1/2 acre in total, three sides wooded.
about 1/2 is oats and rape. The other side is Durana clover. Right now oats are getting more attention.

 

[Gun Guru]

They probably are but feeders are not dependent on rain. My plots came up about a foot and the drought hit. Not the first time either. Think I'm DONE with plowing and planting. How do you like the Durana?

 

[TheGman]

They probably are but feeders are not dependent on rain. My plots came up about a foot and the drought hit. Not the first time either. Think I'm DONE with plowing and planting. How do you like the Durana?

Sorry to hear of your dilemma I was fortunate mine didn't sprout until it began raining again. As for the Durana , I covered too deep initially (dry powdery soil) so I was afraid I had wasted time and $$. It’s a good stand now and later this Spring I will know for sure. Looks good, thick and no evidence of over browsing. I plan to plant LabLab and Sorghum this Spring in other areas. I did broadcast wheat in another section (cutover) it came up well for the effort and seems to have a lot of browsing.

 

[Gun Guru]

I've planted Durana three times in different areas and I LOVE it. Will be adding more of this every year.

 

[THREEJAYS]

I have tried many different things but nothing I’ve ever used draws better than just plain old winter rye. It comes up easy and grows great, i also have a feeder with it and deer hangout daily

 

[TheGman]

I planted winter rye grass last year , held ground well which was great. I was unsure if deer feed on it much . I understand rye grain is great,

 

[Inatree]

Yep, Clover should be growing about right now.
Are your oats growing or just staying the same size and waiting on spring?
Mine always get about 4 inches tall and then take off again in spring.

 

[charlie hotel lima]

Iron Clay peas grow good down here, throw in a mineral block or two, good to go. Feeders are good if you are keep them filled and you can run 'em all year.

 

[TheGman]

Yep, Clover should be growing about right now.
Are your oats growing or just staying the same size and waiting on spring?
Mine always get about 4 inches tall and then take off again in spring.

Yep, 4’-5” tall and with heavy browsing

 

[jeep78]

If it turns a bit wet in the fall, sunflower seeds grow great and the deer love it.