First off thanks for any info. Here's the story, I have a place to hunt that has been really good. Last year, I had pictures of 13 different bucks on this 20 acre spot. It is very urban, bow hunt only. I am wanting to plant some food plots. 3 actually. I know nothing about planting plots, I mean nothing.
First site is on top of a hill, close to bedding area, maybe 40 yards x 30 yards, a lot of pine trees surrounding this open area. I assume the soil will be acidic but I know that I need to test. This spot gets some good sun during the middle to late parts of the day. Any advise on plants?
Second place is middle of hill, maybe the same size as the above, lots of pines, actually in a thin part of pines. Again acidic soil, assuming, but not a lot of sun. Also plants?
Third place is bottom of hill, total of maybe 100 yrds long 30 yrds wide with a row of trees running right down the middle legnthwise. Remains very moist with occassional flooding when excessive rains show up, right now there is the only green grass in the whole area but don't know what type and the deer don't seem to eat it much. Thinking clover but not a lot of sun. This spot has a gas line running just behind it that they mow every year. I was thinking about planting the gas line but they mow it. But I may plant brassica in it.
I know that I have to get the soil tested but I am just curious about some thoughts from you guys. I would like to plant something that will be good early for antler growth and then switch to something that will attract for hunting. Thanks again for any help. I want to start soon getting soil prepared and tested. I can get pictures next weekend if it will help.

In your first spot you mentioned, i would recommend Imperial Whitetail Powerplant. Since that area is already close to a bedding area, this will allow for an extra bedding area in the spring. It also contains a lot of beans and milo and sunflowers, all which deer love. (Spring Plant)

2nd spot- Clover, there are many different types of clover. find the one that will grow best and your area. clover will attract deer all yr round. Good spot to hunt during season.

3rd spot-Since it is wet or accumlates rainfall, i recommend oats. you can go to ur local co-op and ask for "trophy oats" or "buck oats". these dovery well in wet conditions.

On all your plots, you need to test ph. and lime if necessary. Prepping your foodplots is the most important part!!!!

nctaxi, here's my .02

The first plot you mention is pretty small in my opinion to plant WTI Powerplant. I think this is a GREAT summer seed blend, but because of your plot size, the deer density you mentioned will wipe it out quickly and is not very browse tolerant. So since the area is near a bedding area, I would create what they call a stagging area or honey hole, planting a Brassica/Wheat/Ryegrass blend in the fall. Has quick germenation for bow season.

The second, again small area but would try a Clover/Chicory blend.

Third, I agree with the clover. I had good success with the Biologic Premium Perennial blend, but I planted it in the fall so the Brassica would be available for bow season for me and the clover/chicory would have tome to establish their roots and will come on strong this spring. Clovers like Ladino, Kura and Alsike are soil moisture tolerant. Just review you zone area for proper plant crop.

Since the plots are small on the first and second, you couldplant a bag of Powerplant (45 lbs plants an acre) and split the seeds up in half for both plots to increase the forage and then re-till in the fall and plant Brassica in one and Buck Forage Oats in the other?

Best of luck, hopefully more members will chime in to assist you in their opinions/ experienceas well.

Summer time I would plant Iron Clay Peas then in the fall plant Buck Forage Oats and top sprinkle with a white clover.