osiris

I look forward to it! TGK

chhunts

Mantis Mayer,
Sorry, I have not read the book. From what I have read from many sources is that the food plot will not last into very late winter to very early spring. I am not saying the plot would not be helpfull, I am saying the deer must have high protien food available from late Jan. to green-up if they are to reach full potential by the following fall. Every species of brassicas I have looked into claims to be good through Dec. if seeded in late summer. It looses its protein value after that. Let us know if it makes it into Feb. or March, if it does you may convince me to try it. I am not putting down the product and believe anyone who puts in food plots are doing hunting a great service. I would much rather hear from those who have used a product than hear it from the company selling it.

NorthJeff

My deer never eat my brassicas past the first part of October....they are already eaten!

I've been to Neils property, and really enjoyed the tour. At the same time, I feel the book is second to none for strategic property minipulation and food plot design. A combination of Neil's book, and Ed Spin's Food Plot book can form the basis for just about all your whitetail property management needs.

osiris

Some of my brassica was eaten in the early fall as well. Specifically, right after the first frost and in my smaller plots. However, we had some that was still standing just a few (3 or so) weeks ago in plots larger than 1 acre... IMO, anytime you can offer more forage you are taking a step in the right direction even if it only lasts til December or January. It is still better than the deer having a food shortage in late October or November once the crops are harvested and mast becomes more scarce. TGK

NorthJeff

I have had great luck with a late summer planting of a brassica/clover combo, followed by an early Sept broadcasting of rye or wheat, basically to continue the hunting season draw, but offer the clover for the following spring, and years to come if you want.

osiris

Us too but I like the additional forage when the brassic is planted early but time doesn't always permit. [:'(] Wisht there were a few more hours in the week for planting food plots and a few less for working TGK

NorthJeff

It helps when you can live on your property, and be self-employed! I might not be making as much money though...oh well!, priorities

Russ otten

I have been very happy with the Austrian Winter Peas I planted this past year. The plot is still green, but has been grazed heavily. I kept the deer out of the patch until the middle of November. due to the fact that they don't grow too upright, you have to check the vines which were 14-15 inches long. The deer have reduced the plot by 70%. And I have had some cold weather, like 5-15° nights. If they didn't pull out the roots, I might still have a plot this spring. I'm pretty sure I will replant them, and even make it much larger. They sort of ignored the plot until we had a few frosts. Guess that's what sweetened them up. I'll repost when I see new groth this spring.

Russ

Mantis Mayer

!![:@]!!

Jeff, how big are your brassica plots

chhunts, I know what your saying.