We use timed feeders only throwing about 2 pounds in am/pm.......Also we stagger our food plots.....starting in about april...we will plant a different plot about every 4 weeks. This way the deer can move to a newer greener patch and by time bow season gets here we have 5-6 mature food plots. Just my opinion. I also hunt a cattle farm and you better make sure the cows dont get to it or it wont be bennificial!!!!LOL