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The plot of land is located in southern Sabine County (East Texas). I was thinking two spots on the property for food plots - one area has a lot of sunlight and the other would be very limited sunlight. What takes best in those types of areas for whitetail?
- East Texas Food Plot
I've been planting food plots in East TX (northeast)for over...
- East Texas Food Plot
I've been planting food plots in East TX (northeast)for over 30 years and have tried just about every plant or combination possible. Although many have worked well, there are 2 that have always stood out above the rest on my place. My favorite is Durana Clover.
A combination planting of 2/3 legumes and 1/3 grain sorghum is recommended for most warm season food plots. Food plots may also be planted to native perennial forb species. Illinois bundleflower, Maximillian sunflower, bushsunflower, and Engelmanndaisy are eaten by white-tailed deer.
The best spring food plot mixture for deer in East Texas is a combination of Iron & Clay Cowpeas and Alyce Clover. The combination of these two species planted together can yield 5,000-6,000lbs of forage per acre, and will last through the late spring and summer months.
Discover how to create a food plot for white-tailed deer on your Texas property! Learn about soil testing, plant selection, and maintenance to provide a year-round food source and enhance local wildlife.
food plots can be established, especially if the shape is long and narrow instead of square. Long, narrow food plots maximize the edge available and can cut across more home ranges of deer. However, plots must be wide enough to prevent excessive shading from nearby trees.
Use the map below as a guideline for when to plant Whitetail Oats in your area. For best results, wait to plant until excessively hot, droughty summer weather has passed. 1
