I planted shot plot in a 3 acre plot last fall and had the same results as you did. Even though it didnt rain for over 2 weeks after I planted, it came in pretty good. Then once it did the deer ate it right to the ground. I dont think I am going to plant it again this fall because once they ate it to the ground it wasnt any benefit to them, so I think Im just going to plant WW. Rye and BFO's just like I do in my other 35 + acres. Here is a trail cam pic of it. Pike