oats, how soon???
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Fork Horn
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: northern USA
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oats, how soon???
I'm looking at planting a fall planting of oats. Anyone know how soon the deer will start hitting them after they are planted and then how long will the deer continue to hit them?
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Fork Horn
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If it's a really small plot (maybe 60x20 ft), will the deer keep them trimmed down so they stay young?? I'm thinking of putting them in about a month before bow season opens, too soon or about right?
#5
i would say thats about right... i wouldnt be too afraid to wait even another week or so if your cofident you will get some rain. Dont worrry about if the field is lush and green all over, the deer will start using it as soon as the first bit of grass starts coming up.. the field not bein full at first can actually play to your advantage as a bow hunter, the deer will concentrate on the part of the field with the most grass when its not completely filled with grass and you can rele tell where they are gunna be in there and set up for a chip shot.