I am looking for information on making a food plot on my land. I have 75 more or less acres. It is mostly woods with some feilds that are actually overgrown strip mine areas. I do not have access to farming equipment, but do have an ATV that I would be willing to buy implements for.

Should I clear an area in the woods and plant there? Should I try to get stuff to grow on the old strip fields?What types of grasses (or whatever else) should I look at planting? How big do I need to make it so it will attract and nourish the deer till season comes around?

I realize I am asking a lot of questions, but I honestly have no idea.

Thanks in advance.

Chumley,

There are some great resources out there to get you started. When I have time I might answer in more detail later, but for starters, check out the articles at www.qdma.org. Great resource! Also check out some of the books recommended here, like Ed Spinnazola's "Food Plots 1-2-3", available on the Mid-Michigan QDMA site, or national site mentioned above.

Good Luck

Jeff...U.P. of Michigan

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Also check out some of the books recommended here, like Ed Spinnazola's "Food Plots 1-2-3", available on the Mid-Michigan QDMA site

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I just wanted to add to what has already been said, Ed Spinnazola's book is a must read and your cost goes to a good cause. Two other books to read are: "Planting Food Plots For Deer and Other Wildlife" by John Weiss and "Quality Deer Management, The Basics and Beyond" by Charles Alsheimer. One last thing, if you aren't a member of the QDMA, give them a call. I think that you will be happy that you did.

Charlieb

Plant the wood lines and do a few small clearings in the woods. Do soil samples after you pick, mark and measure the areas you wish to plant. A soil sample will dictate what you may or may not plant and give us more data to assist you with " marginal" type plantings.

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