John Deer

Welcome to the board -

Deer will almost almost always feed where and when they feel most secure. I know that wasn' t exactly your question - but it goes toward the correct answer.

This may be at night (like on a golf course) or in secluded cut-overs. Its been written that even with the best food plots availible - most deer will still obtain at least 1/3 of their nutrition through natural browse/mast. - So both are important.

However - the QUICKEST and most efficient way to boost the carrying capacity of the land is with a few stratigig food plots - 1 acre - 5 acres in size. A good rule of thumb is that 1 acre of clover - will feed 3 deer for 1 year.