Put in a plot, for both fall & summer. Be sure to hunt it only when the wind is right. During the rut you may want to try a good brand of Doe in Estrous (Code Blue works for me).
For your fall plot, Oats are especially attractive, however they are not cold weather tolerant. Plant a mixture of winter peas, oats, wheat, some brassicas and throw in a few purple top turnips. This mix will provide some food throughout the winter for your deer. Do a soil test to check PH and see what fertilizer to use. If you can't do that, use 33-00-12 at 175-200 lbs. per acre.
Beans and corn would be good for the summer plot.
When Spring comes, start a mineral lick or 2 on your property and freshen it up every couple of months. Long term I would plant some Persimmon and Crab Apple trees.
Good Luck.
JM.
Last edited by JohnMoses; 09-15-2009 at 07:05 PM.