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The ground I hunt on has bean and corn fields surrounding it, with some in the middle of the property as well. I mostly hunt over these fields, but have been scouting out spots to put a stand in the trees instead of the edges where they are now. Would it be worth while to put a food plot in the trees itself or would a food plot not do very well in the trees considering the lack of sunlight? This would be the only place on the property I could put a plot considering all the fields on it. Love what you guys do, thanks!

Asked By Cameron AndersonSep 3, 2020
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Personally speaking, I've never had much luck with plots that are in the woods.  Primarily because they are a lot of work to do them right.  You have to make sure the ground is thoroughly cleared and then do a soil test and adjust the pH accordingly.  Soil inside the woods tends to be very acidic and needs a lot of help to get it to the point where the plants grow well.  And as you mentioned, sunlight is always a problem as well.  When it comes to hunting timber I prefer to find natural food sources like acorns and use terrain features to find and hunt funnels and travel corridors.  I've had a lot better luck doing that than trying to clear and build a food plot.

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