Articles & Guides

1 acre food plot: what to plant and how to plan it

A 1 acre food plot can feed and hold deer if you pick the right seed, fix your soil, and time planting to your zone. Full planning guide inside.

4S food plot seed: what it is and how to plant it right

4S food plot seed blends brassicas, cereal grains, and legumes in one bag. Here's what's in it, when to plant by zone, and how it compares to single-species plots.

5 card stud deer food plot: what it is and does it work

5 card stud deer food plot mixes 5 seed types in one blend. Here's what's in it, when to plant, and how it compares to a $99 custom plan.

Alabama deer food plots: what and when to plant

Alabama deer food plots explained by zone and species: best planting windows (Aug-Oct fall, Mar-Apr spring), soil test steps, and what actually grows here.

Are food plots legal in Maine? Rules hunters need to know

Yes, food plots are legal in Maine, but baiting for hunting over them is restricted. Here's what MDIFW rules actually say about planting, baiting, and feeding.

Are food plots legal in Michigan? Rules hunters must know

Yes, food plots are legal in Michigan, but baiting and feeding rules differ by zone. Here's what the DNR actually allows and what counts as a plot.

Best deer food plots for sandy soil that actually work

Sandy soil drains fast and holds little nitrogen. Here's what actually grows: cereal grains, clover blends, and radishes, plus the fertility fixes that matter.

Best fertilizer for a food plot, based on your soil test

The best fertilizer for a food plot is whatever your soil test says you need. Here's how to read one, what NPK ratios fit common plots, and real cost ranges.

Best fertilizer for a clover food plot (and how to pick it)

The best clover food plot fertilizer follows your soil test, typically 0-20-20 or similar at 300-400 lbs/acre plus lime to hit pH 6.0-7.0.

ATV food plot seeder: how to pick and run one right

An ATV food plot seeder can plant 1-5 acre plots for $200-$1,500. Here's how broadcast, drop, and no-till drill units compare, plus setup tips.

Best ATV food plot implements for small deer plots

The best ATV implements for food plots: disc, cultipacker, sprayer, and spreader combos that handle most plots under 3 acres for $600 to $2,500.

Best ATV implements for food plots (and what to skip)

A disc, cultipacker, and sprayer handle 90% of food plot work. Here's what each ATV implement actually does, real prices, and what's not worth buying.

A guide to wildlife food plots and early successional plants

Learn when to plant food plots, what deer actually eat, and how early successional habitat fills the gaps between plantings. Real dates, real data.

Academy sports food plot seed: what to know before you buy

Buying food plot seed at Academy Sports? Here's what actually grows deer, blends to skip, and planting dates by zone before you spend a dime.

Alfalfa food plot: planting, care, and whether it's worth it

Alfalfa food plots can last 4-5 years and hold 20-25% protein, but they need pH near 6.5-7.0 and no standing water. Here's the full playbook.

Food plot seed companies: how to pick the right one

A breakdown of what separates food plot seed companies, what's actually in the bag, and how to match species to your soil test and planting window.