{"id":23053,"date":"2023-06-24T10:02:51","date_gmt":"2023-06-24T15:02:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.everest.com\/everestdigest\/\/?p=23053"},"modified":"2025-10-07T06:16:59","modified_gmt":"2025-10-07T11:16:59","slug":"a-complete-guide-to-food-plots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.everest.com\/everestdigest\/a-complete-guide-to-food-plots\/","title":{"rendered":"A Complete Guide to Food Plots"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p>If your state allows it, and you&#8217;ve got the time and land to do so then plating a food plot could increase the quality of your time spent in the woods. Food plots are a great way to draw in deer and retain them year after year.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_49 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.everest.com\/everestdigest\/a-complete-guide-to-food-plots\/#Evaluate_your_Surroundings\" title=\"Evaluate your Surroundings\">Evaluate your Surroundings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.everest.com\/everestdigest\/a-complete-guide-to-food-plots\/#Year_Round_Feeding\" title=\"Year Round Feeding\">Year Round Feeding<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.everest.com\/everestdigest\/a-complete-guide-to-food-plots\/#Choosing_Plots\" title=\"Choosing Plots\">Choosing Plots<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.everest.com\/everestdigest\/a-complete-guide-to-food-plots\/#How_to_Plant_a_Food_Plot\" title=\"How to Plant a Food Plot\">How to Plant a Food Plot<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.everest.com\/everestdigest\/a-complete-guide-to-food-plots\/#Soil_Test\" title=\"Soil Test\">Soil Test<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.everest.com\/everestdigest\/a-complete-guide-to-food-plots\/#Weeds\" title=\"Weeds\">Weeds<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.everest.com\/everestdigest\/a-complete-guide-to-food-plots\/#Smooth_the_Seed_Bed\" title=\"Smooth the Seed Bed\">Smooth the Seed Bed<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.everest.com\/everestdigest\/a-complete-guide-to-food-plots\/#Forecast_for_planting\" title=\"Forecast for planting\">Forecast for planting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.everest.com\/everestdigest\/a-complete-guide-to-food-plots\/#Measure_your_Seed\" title=\"Measure your Seed\">Measure your Seed<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.everest.com\/everestdigest\/a-complete-guide-to-food-plots\/#Cover_your_Seed\" title=\"Cover your Seed\">Cover your Seed<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.everest.com\/everestdigest\/a-complete-guide-to-food-plots\/#Protect_your_plot\" title=\"Protect your plot\">Protect your plot<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.everest.com\/everestdigest\/a-complete-guide-to-food-plots\/#Fertilize\" title=\"Fertilize\">Fertilize<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.everest.com\/everestdigest\/a-complete-guide-to-food-plots\/#Mow\" title=\"Mow\">Mow<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.everest.com\/everestdigest\/a-complete-guide-to-food-plots\/#Monitor_Your_Plots\" title=\"Monitor Your Plots\">Monitor Your Plots<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.everest.com\/everestdigest\/a-complete-guide-to-food-plots\/#Planting_in_The_Offseason\" title=\"Planting in The Offseason\">Planting in The Offseason<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.everest.com\/everestdigest\/a-complete-guide-to-food-plots\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"evaluate-your-surroundings\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Evaluate_your_Surroundings\"><\/span><strong>Evaluate your Surroundings<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Most hunters only think about planting food plots for the fall. Really though, you should be taking a more significant approach. If you instead plant year-round then you will retain herds throughout the year. Giving you a better opportunity to scout that herd and will keep deer living in and around your hunting ground for years to come. Which is what we all want right?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Deer can live anywhere within one square mile up to fifteen square miles. It just all depends on the area you live in. Heavily agricultural areas will be different than a piece of land that might be closer to the suburbs.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Print out or just look at a GIS map or google maps of the area around your property. Locate water, bedding areas, cover, and agriculture. Next, you\u2019ll want to figure out a way to diversify your plots. Deer are grazers and enjoy diversity in their diet. So, planting something that&#8217;s different from surrounding crops or that doesn&#8217;t drop from trees can be a major draw.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you live in a spot that has a lot of corn or soybean farms, then avoiding that crop would be for the best. You\u2019re not going to be able to compete with their farm, so find something that the deer like that&#8217;s different than what&#8217;s around you.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Once you\u2019ve figured out what&#8217;s growing around your property it&#8217;s best to go out for a walk and look for deer signs. Where are rubbing, scraping, or walking? These can help you identify travel routes that can inform you about where to plant your food plots.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"506\" height=\"264\" src=\"https:\/\/www.everest.com\/everestdigest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Deer_Food_Plot.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23054\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.everest.com\/everestdigest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Deer_Food_Plot.webp 506w, https:\/\/www.everest.com\/everestdigest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Deer_Food_Plot-300x157.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.everest.com\/everestdigest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Deer_Food_Plot-380x198.webp 380w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 506px) 100vw, 506px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"year-round-feeding\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Year_Round_Feeding\"><\/span><strong>Year Round Feeding<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Deer don\u2019t just eat during deer season. So, you shouldn&#8217;t plant just for the fall. Deer will eat 365 days out of the year and will also follow a pattern. They\u2019ll revisit places day after day and year after year if the resources last. Deer will continue to visit your food plots once they figure out, they have a food source at the ready all year long.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>In the spring you may see fewer deer in areas you\u2019ve planted. That&#8217;s only because there is an abundance of natural food during this time of the year. Don\u2019t be discouraged though. Also, this doesn&#8217;t mean you shouldn&#8217;t plant for the spring. You\u2019ll still want to have something in the ground. This can also be beneficial if you plan on hunting other animals during that time of the year.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>There are four categories to use for your crop rotation. Perennials, warm season annuals, cereals, and brassicas.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"choosing-plots\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choosing_Plots\"><\/span><strong>Choosing Plots<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If possible, you should plant two different types of food plots. One for hunting and one for nutrition.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Hunting plots are usually small and are back in areas near bedding spots. Ensure the entire area is visible from wherever you decide to hang or place a stand\/blind. Take time in the summer to trim up limbs for shooting lanes and to figure out how you will enter your stand. Also, don\u2019t forget about wind direction. In some areas, the wind swirls and can hold your scent. Choose a spot to lay a blind or hang a stand where the wind won&#8217;t be blowing your scent all over the field. Multiple locations around the plot are a good idea.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Your hunting plots should mature and be able to live through the hunting season. Brassicas and legumes are great for these types of food plots.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Nutritional plots can be larger and more exposed than your hunting spots. These are intended to be a deer buffet. Keep these near known travel areas. Bonus points if you can keep it near spots that allow for quick cover. Having these near but not next to your hunting plots will ensure deer are always traveling through your land looking for food.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>These plots should always allow deer something to graze on. Clover is a great option if you want something that is year-round as well as a food source that deer love.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"531\" src=\"https:\/\/www.everest.com\/everestdigest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Deer_Grazing.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23056\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.everest.com\/everestdigest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Deer_Grazing.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.everest.com\/everestdigest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Deer_Grazing-300x199.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.everest.com\/everestdigest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Deer_Grazing-768x510.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.everest.com\/everestdigest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Deer_Grazing-380x252.webp 380w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"how-to-plant-a-food-plot\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Plant_a_Food_Plot\"><\/span><strong>How to Plant a Food Plot<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Now that you\u2019ve selected your food plot locations as well as your seed it&#8217;s time to get to work.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"soil-test\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Soil_Test\"><\/span>Soil Test<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you\u2019d like you can just plant and hope it works out for the best. However, if you\u2019d like to be as thorough as possible to ensure your plots grow to the best of their ability then you\u2019ll need a soil test.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Often you can buy one online or your county can provide you with one. Getting this test done will give the precise nutrient application rate.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"407\" src=\"https:\/\/www.everest.com\/everestdigest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/best-food-plot-deer-650x407.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15497\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.everest.com\/everestdigest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/best-food-plot-deer-650x407.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.everest.com\/everestdigest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/best-food-plot-deer-400x250.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.everest.com\/everestdigest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/best-food-plot-deer-250x157.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.everest.com\/everestdigest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/best-food-plot-deer-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.everest.com\/everestdigest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/best-food-plot-deer-150x94.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.everest.com\/everestdigest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/best-food-plot-deer-800x501.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.everest.com\/everestdigest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/best-food-plot-deer.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"weeds\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Weeds\"><\/span>Weeds<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Get rid of all the existing weeds or vegetation in the area you plan on planting. You\u2019ll want to rake up small plots or till up larger areas. Spray with an herbicide to kill anything there. After a week or two you should spray again to ensure you\u2019ve killed anything you don\u2019t want. Weeds will choke out your food plot so you need to ensure everything is gone before you can start planting.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"smooth-the-seed-bed\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Smooth_the_Seed_Bed\"><\/span>Smooth the Seed Bed<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Rake any rocky or uneven soil to ensure that the earth is smooth and even. If you have a large area, then a portion of a chain link fence drug behind a four-wheeler can be an effective way of doing this.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"forecast-for-planting\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Forecast_for_planting\"><\/span>Forecast for planting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Keep an eye on the local forecast for rain. If possible, it&#8217;s best to plant right before a drizzle or small rain. If it\u2019s a big storm, then there&#8217;s a good chance your seed will get washed out and you\u2019ll have to re-seed the area.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you have irrigation, then no need to worry about planting around the rain. Just ensure no big storms are moving through anytime soon and you should be good to go.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"910\" height=\"607\" src=\"https:\/\/www.everest.com\/everestdigest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/water-sprinklers-water-jet-artificial-agriculture.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23055\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.everest.com\/everestdigest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/water-sprinklers-water-jet-artificial-agriculture.webp 910w, https:\/\/www.everest.com\/everestdigest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/water-sprinklers-water-jet-artificial-agriculture-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.everest.com\/everestdigest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/water-sprinklers-water-jet-artificial-agriculture-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.everest.com\/everestdigest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/water-sprinklers-water-jet-artificial-agriculture-380x253.webp 380w, https:\/\/www.everest.com\/everestdigest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/water-sprinklers-water-jet-artificial-agriculture-800x534.webp 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 910px) 100vw, 910px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"measure-your-seed\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Measure_your_Seed\"><\/span>Measure your Seed<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Measure out the area you will be planting in and use the information on the back of the seed pack to measure out how much to use. Too much could lead to crowding will lead to a failed plot and too little won&#8217;t yield enough food.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"cover-your-seed\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cover_your_Seed\"><\/span>Cover your Seed<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Cultipack, drag, or roll your seeds so that they press firmly into the soil. Small seeds should be around \u00bc\u201d whereas large seeds should go in \u00bd\u201d &#8211; 1\u201d deep. This is an important step that many don&#8217;t focus on. If you plant too deep, then your seeds will rot and fail to germinate.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"protect-your-plot\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Protect_your_plot\"><\/span>Protect your plot<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>It\u2019s important that the crop is established before it can be grazed on. You can do this by planting multiple plots with different maturity rates or you could use a portable solar-powered fence charger. This electric fence can go a long way in ensuring your crops are safe until you&#8217;re ready to allow deer to feed.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"fertilize\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fertilize\"><\/span>Fertilize<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>This is for forage not for crops, so you don&#8217;t need to use a ton of fertilizer. A small amount can go a long way in ensuring your food plots are ready to go.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"mow\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mow\"><\/span>Mow<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Mow cereal or clover plots a few times per season to ensure they keep sprouting. If you have a dense herd then this is not needed. Brassicas, peas, and beans do not need to be mowed.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"407\" src=\"https:\/\/www.everest.com\/everestdigest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Food-Plot-Feature-650x407.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.everest.com\/everestdigest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Food-Plot-Feature-650x407.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.everest.com\/everestdigest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Food-Plot-Feature-400x250.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.everest.com\/everestdigest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Food-Plot-Feature-250x156.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.everest.com\/everestdigest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Food-Plot-Feature-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.everest.com\/everestdigest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Food-Plot-Feature-150x94.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.everest.com\/everestdigest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Food-Plot-Feature-800x501.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.everest.com\/everestdigest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Food-Plot-Feature-scaled.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"monitor-your-plots\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Monitor_Your_Plots\"><\/span><strong>Monitor Your Plots<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Once you have your plots planted and growing you get to go into observation mode. Placing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.everest.com\/hunting-gear\/hunting-electronics.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">game cameras<\/a> around your nutritional plots can be a great way to determine the number of deer in your area.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Once summer the end of summer starts to come then you should stay away as often as possible. The less scent the better! When you do visit your plots, you should keep in mind the wind direction and use scent control products.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"planting-in-the-offseason\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Planting_in_The_Offseason\"><\/span><strong>Planting in The Offseason<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Keep planting and working on your plots in the off-season. Many different types of animals like to feed on plots so turkey hunting in the spring could also yield better results. If you only hunt deer, then it can seem like a waste of time to plant year-round but ensuring you have a year-round food source for your deer herd can make all the difference. If you don&#8217;t have the time to plant as often as you\u2019d like, then perennials are the way to go. Plant them only once and then renew them occasionally for a reliable and low-maintenance food source.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"conclusion\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Planning out your plots on paper before you begin laying the into the ground can be a great way to keep everything organized and can help you work your plots faster and more effectively. Also, keep track of how deer move through your property. This can help you with your crop choice.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Wildlife management is a process, and it may take some time to learn and master. 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