Here in the northern portion of Pennsylvania we are entering the food plot planting window. Having planned our food plots for this growing season it’s time to purchase seed. Buying seed may appear to be rather simple but the reality is that many considerations go into selecting seed. SELECTING SEED Seed selection requires an assessment…
Understanding soil fertility is a critical component of food plot success. This requires taking soil samples from your plots and having those samples analyzed by a qualified laboratory. Once you know the condition of your soils you can then develop an approach to correct any inadequacies (i.e., optimum lime and fertilizer requirements) that may limit…
So far, we’ve resolved questions associated with locating a plot after assessing the site’s ecological resource base and making sure the food plot will not benefit your neighbors or trespassers. Considerations can now be focused on plot size, plot shape, plot preparation and seeding, and plot maintenance. All of these are interrelated but need to…
As discussed in the last post we examined if we could create a food plot and be the primary beneficiary. Now that we know it’s possible, we can look at the other considerations in planning a wildlife food plot. First you need to define the purpose of your food plots. I often design and plant…
BEGINNINGS Food plots have become a mainstay of modern hunting and game management. Once utilized primarily by game management organizations and private hunting clubs, food plots have become so popular among landowners and proactive hunters that an entire industry has developed around them. My experience with food plots dates to my introduction to hunting in…