Another year has come and gone for deer hunters. Natural and planted food sources have either dried up or have been trampled down by overzealous wildlife. With the spring planting season just around the corner, February is a perfect time to reflect on the effectiveness of the previous year’s food plots and develop a plan for change and improvement.
Historically, deer hunting across the Carolinas has revolved around agriculture fields, mast-producers, and passages leading to and from these food sources. While these areas continue to entice the herd, food plots have become the new staple to any good deer-management plan.
Many of the major agriculture suppliers have shifted crop research towards creating the perfect seed for attracting premium game species and growing exceptionally healthy animals. Never in history has the whitetail deer had more nutritious foods available specifically planted to benefit their health and antler mass. Nevertheless, the size and shape of a property’s food plots plays an important role in the amount of success you have bringing big bucks to the tailgate.
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