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| Tweet Topic Started: May 8 2012, 06:04 AM (529 Views) | |
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May 8 2012, 06:04 AM Post #1 |
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For the past few months I have been helping out a local store get up to speed on food plotting. They are a local business which deals in mostly archery equipment and are stepping into other things to assist us guys in the outdoors. For the past few years I have been asked why I don't get into selling seeds for plots ect and have thought about it but in reality , I have a job LOL, but I can help someone else so here is where you can get the same seeds I use as well as "how to" info FREE with your seeds. The costs are about half the price of name brand seeds but if you followed the posts from last year, You can see that they work just as well as anything else out there Advanced Food Plot Seeds http://lifetimesports.ca/ They also sell mineral. This is not a self promotion for me, I make nothing at all from this product. For now, They are selling Radish and Brasica mix. |
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bigr
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May 8 2012, 06:04 AM Post #2 |
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DEER FORAGE ADVANCED Don't be sold from a Buck on a bag Be sold on the price and the Results Hi , Welcome to food plotting 101 This is a non sales pitch approach to using high nutrition and quality seeds too attract deer onto your property, setting the stage to help your herds health and setting them up for some of the toughest conditions facing our herds. A mature White Tail Buck can lose up to 1/3 of it body weight during the rut so as an example a 240lb buck after the rut can weigh down to only 160lbs post rut ! This is why a lot of late season big deer are shot as they are driven to food sources as the second condition is heading in: WINTER. I have personally seen mature bucks skinned out that had "NO FAT" post rut that were taken late season. There are many catchy names for seeds along with slogans and here is mine: "Don't be sold from a buck on a bag! Seeds are seeds in a lot of cases and there are no magic ones like in Jack in the Bean Stock!" I will show you my results from seeds bought in Ontario and allow you to judge if you think your deer will like them as well. I'm sure if you put the honest effort in and follow these basic instructions your results will be pleasing to you and your herd. Location; you have good quality seeds and now the location. You want to try to find an area that doesn't hold water all year and in an area where the deer will not be bothered by, Well Us! I do have plots near roads etc but back corners or pockets that get plenty of sunlight are better. Secluded area surrounded by bush being the best! Soil; soil tests are important but Ph is all I worry about in the most part. You can get sample kits from most local CO-OP's with my aim of a Ph. of 7 but I have had good success with high 5-6 Ph. If you are really low , Below 5.8 , you will want to add Bulk Lime from a CO-OP or dealer. Fertilizer will be covered later. ATV Disks Harrows pulled behind an ATV , tractor with plows and disks or whatever you can do reasonably to get that soil up to a point where it is dirt on top. This is where I feel the biggest mistakes are made. " That's Good Enough " Think of your home garden, you want dirt! Work the ground over and over and over if you're not getting 90% dirt on top keep going. You might work at 1 acre for a day but, the more you do , the better your plot will be. Picture of what you're looking for! If your plowing to make furrows, be sure the ground is not to wet. It pays to have an experienced plower working the ground. Plowing is the best since you will help kill weeds off and old growth by turning it under but if your furrows are too wet, (rule of thumb; grab a hand full of dirt and if you can squeeze water out of the dirt, It's too wet ) they will be hard as a rock when it's time to level things out. A set of Farm Harrows are the ultimate weapon for plotters! Harrows with a 4 X 8 foot section of link fence attached behind the harrows are even better for smoothing things out. Fertilizer; this is a must! Again your effort will show your results. Many people don't get too in depth about fertilizer but it is King! With the seeds you have you will want per. acre 200lbs - 400lbs of 6-24-24 which can be bought in 25kg ( 50lb ) bags at most local CO-OP's. It can be spread with hand or push spreaders . Seeds; these seeds are a combination of Forage Radish and Dwarf Essex Rape ( Brassica ) which should only be planted 7-8 weeks before the first expected frosts in your area. Once the plants seed they will turn bitter to deer's taste so don't plant to early! My frosts time in Sudbury area is about mid to late September so we plant mid to late July. Prep your soil well in advance; 8 weeks before expected frosts. The deer will start to pick at everything by September but after a few frosts they will be on them. Even the large radish roots will be a draw as long as there are radish remaining. I had deer digging at them well into January. BE SURE NOT TO OVER SEED !!!!! Calculate the size of your area and lightly seed with a spreader. Even if you have to walk and spread a few times to get all the seed you need down, it doesn't pay to over seed in one area. Even if you have a pound remaining because your plot is smaller than the amount of seed you have, keep the extra seed and rake it in later to fill in any gaps. BIG TIP! It might not seem like your putting much seed down but you are. Final prep; we drag the section of chain link fence behind a bike just to help mix the fertilizer , seed and soil together and then use a lawn roller to roll it out. Not a must with small brassica seed. Seed to soil contact is all you need but again your effort will show in the end. One pass is enough but it is a better idea once the fertilizer is down, then roll after seeding. You can even use the ATV tires to help pack. Again one pass is all you need. PRAY FOR RAIN! That step explains itself. Need rain as well as sunlight. There are a few really great web sites that talk about food plots and everything about deer that is a great resource for all outdoors people. Be sure to check them out, post pictures of your plots and ASK QUESTIONS! OutReach Outdoors: http://www.outreachoutdoors.com/phpBB3/viewforum.php?f=19 Ontario Trophy Buckshttp://z4.invisionfree.com/The_Hunting_Forum/index.php?http://z4.invisionfree.com/The_Hunting_Forum/ You want to stay out of the plots as we have done so the deer felt comfortable coming out to feed. You can see that by the end of October the deer are smashing to food on these plots. The deer didn't start eating heavy until we started getting frost mid to late September and within a month you can see how they have taken to it. September 12th , too October 29th. WOW |
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corman30
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May 8 2012, 01:22 PM Post #3 |
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Well written, good info...looking forward to getting mine in the ground
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baydog
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May 8 2012, 08:06 PM Post #4 |
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Very good info BigR, thanks for posting. |
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Bocephus_86
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May 9 2012, 07:35 AM Post #5 |
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Great information bigr...thanks for sharing! |
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| bowhunt4life | May 10 2012, 04:00 PM Post #6 |
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Superb as always. I've learned a lot by reading your posts on food plots and now I am hooked. I was given permission to plant a plot at my neighbour's farm so I am stoked to get started. I am planning my attack now! |
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