Texas Food Plot

[toro1972]

I am kinda new to food plots. I was looking at biologic and some other kind from basspro shop. I was wondering if anybody can recommend a good brand. i have access to tractor but not much roomto work with. My goal is to attrack deer and keep them coming back. The season is ending soon and i want get a good start for next year. Any information will be helpful. Thanks for reading.

[ousoonerfan22]

I like the Tecomate products.
What are the food sources for the deer on your property now?

[Texan_Til_I_Die]

Where are you hunting? That will make a huge difference since Texas is so geographically diverse.

[Randy]

I'm not to sure on what to plant as I don't know what will grow down there. But, do you have water? We cut plastic 55 gallon barrels about 18" tall and keep them filled with water. Deer would rather drink stale pond water than running river water. You will be surprised how many deer will drink from them. We put out our trail cams by them and get some great pics. Good luck!!

[wtnhunt]

Welcome to the forums.

Have had my best luck with pennington seeds and with hamann farms seeds. Tecomate has also worked well for me.

Would not suggest the biologic seed. Have personally had no luck with it at all.

Give us more information on what you are looking to plant, perenial or annual and whether it is a feeding plot or hunting plot.

[toro1972]

I hunt near a small town called Liberty hill, i think its consider hill country. It gets darn hot here so i would like something thats good with the heat and something yearly. To draw them in during the year and keep them coming back. I guess you can call it a hunting plot. A friend of mine tried oats this season and didnt do to well. Thanks for reading and the help.

[wtnhunt]

So you want a perenial, a plant that will last 3-5 years without replanting, or an annual that has to be replanted year after year?

Dont know much about texas soil, but there are some clovers out there that do well in warmer conditions, so long as they can get some moisture. Some clovers withstand droughts fair, but dont know that there are any that will withstand drought and heat.

Lablab makes a good annual, the peas do great in the heat, but they also need moisture. Guess what you plant will really all depend on what type of soil conditions and how much moisture you get. Might do as has been suggested by many here and that is to consult you local ag services.

[LETMGROW]

Check out the www.whitetail Institute.com website for a product called " Extreme " You can also call them for advice. Like has been suggested, you can call your local Cooperative Extension service for advice.
Lynn

[toro1972]

thanks for all the info. I check with the state and look into the whitetail instiute.

[Texan_Til_I_Die]

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I hunt near a small town called Liberty hill, i think its consider hill country. It gets darn hot here so i would like something thats good with the heat and something yearly. To draw them in during the year and keep them coming back. I guess you can call it a hunting plot. A friend of mine tried oats this season and didnt do to well. Thanks for reading and the help.

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Nobody's oats grew because it didn't rain at the right time. Normally oats is the preferred winter forage for the Hill Country.

You'll want something that's draught and heat tolerant. Don't worry about freezing, there shouldn't be enough prolonged cold weather in your area to matter.

[TEXOMAWILD]

HEY ITS GOOD TO HEAR YOUR THINKING OF FOODPLOTS FOR YOUR FURRY FRIENDS. IVE PLANTED 8 PLOTS IN O6 .THE BEST THING IVE LEARNED IS ,ITS NOT ABOUT THE SEED COMPANY ITS ABOUT THE PREP WORK .FRETALIZER AND SOIL AMENDMENTS, IS WHAT MAKES A PLOT SHINE ,NOT BRAND LOYALTY.I PLANTED 3 PLOTS WITH THROW N GO STUFF .3 DIFFRENT RESULTS BECOUSE THE PREP WAS BAD, GOOD AND BETTER. I HOPE THIS HELPS

[Mathews XT Man]

Yup..its all in the pre-plant../soil test and lime, and dont bury the seed too deep. The rest is out of our hands.

[LETMGROW]

Don't be fooled into buying cheaper seed though.
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