THE BEST DEER HUNTING FOOD PLOT FOR DROUGHTS HD 1080p

In this video I go over the best food plots to raise when droughts set in. In many parts of the country during July, August, and September droughts are common leaving our food plots burnt up and not to have any real draw for deer. Corn, soybeans, cow peas, annual clovers, perennial clovers, turnips, radishes and kale are the most common food plots grown, but which plots are best for dry conditions. Alfalfa is management intensive but is an awesome food plot that deer love and its drought tolerance is second to none.

[@rfb7117]

Wes...you are correct. The root depth of alfalfa is the key to its tolerance to the heat and lack of moisture, ousr looks great. Even though we had an extremely dry year, our plots all look okay and we have a number of mature bucks to target. Good luck this year, Bob

[@janitorialguy4436]

Thanks Wes, planted my alfalfa in august and the deer and turkey are living in it.

[@Clancy2105]

Thanks for the great information. I’ve been debating on planting alfalfa for the last few years. I’ve spread some out here and there but never went all out for a food plot and those spots are growing sporadic plants here and there. Next year I’ll make a full plot in alfalfa. We get 18” of annual precipitation.

[@tripleh8979]

100 percent wes. got a drought going in Wisconsin to, and my alfalfa you suggested last year is great, deer in the plot every day. Thanks brother

[@jldj5000]

The last minute of the video says it all. My property would need a ton of work, time, and money to plant alfalfa. So I stay away from it. I planted clover, chicory, oats and rye. Last year I did corn and brassicas and the deer absolutely hammered them long before season. It’s important to plant what will work on your land and for your deer herd

[@DIYfoodplotpro]

You are absolutely right, you gotta match what will work in your area, with budget, and management time, etc. many variables go into what food plots are the best to plant on our soils. Thanks for watching

[@jonathanlong9159]

I’m in northwest Alabama. What do u recommend. Winter and summer food plots.👍🏻👍🏻

[@DHTex11]

Dry in North Central Texas got a lil Oat patch 2 weeks before a rain 3 weeks ago. , Thanks

[@clarkwheeler8764]

The rain from Helene finally came through for us here in West Kentucky...5+ inches. Everything jumped up overnight but will only have about 30 days out before a heavy frost. I dont think alfalfa grows AFTER a frost, so still have to rely on a fall plot to last into hunting season. Your thoughts...

[@carrollsanders9376]

Cow Peas grew all though the Drought for us, still doing good now and thanks to the rain have turnips and Balancia clover coming up under the Cowpeas. Cowpeas are just as drought tolerant as Alfalfa, they will. Last until.frost.