This may get moved....and if it does, so be it.But... I wanted to ask the people I trust about their experience with food plots. I'm specifically talking aboutclover and winter oats.

I did my treestand safety seminar at the Sportman's Banquet, yesterday.....and I also got to sit in on a QDMA film and discussion. I was absolutely stunned at the information given. It seems, for my area, the QDMA's stance has changed on whether or not plowing is necessary. They are now advising winter oats/clover FOOD PLOT growers NOT to plow. They claim it isn't necessary. They say we're not growing a cash crop.....and full coverage isn't needed. They advised us to mow.......and throw.

This changes EVERYTHING. I'm now going to plant several smallish plots. My question is.....how big of an area would you plant...and....am I risking DRAMATCALLY changing my deer herd's patterns? It COULD be counterproductive to do so.....since I only last year learned their travel corridors and patterns. But....I also want to aid in their nutrition.

Have any of you heard anything like this?...or....have experience with deer patterns changing DRAMATICALLY due to a plot(s) being planted?

Thanks, in advance, for your responses. They told me to start mowing and throwing 3/1.