Hang On Treestand
Bowhunting Videos Whitetail - Making Food Plots For Deer is Easier Than Most People Think
Every time I go to my local sporting goods store to pickup something I need, it seems as though the food plot seed aisle is getting more crowded with different seed companies trying to sell their product as the latest and greatest to grow and draw in trophy bucks. There is a food plot seed for every soil type and climate condition that will peak at any time of year in which you want to draw in deer or other wildlife. Bowhunting Videos Whitetail
More hunters than ever before are interested in making food plots for deer. But many think it is too difficult or believe they don't have the necessary equipment to get it done. I want to dispel that notion here and briefly explain exactly how simple you can create a food plot using no power equipment at all.
Hand tools are all you need to create a small plot of half an acre in size. For bowhunting that is all you need and small is better. Mine are only 1/8 of an acre and they draw deer in like crazy.
So here is a list of the hand tools you need for making food plots for deer.
- Hand-held or backpack tank sprayer
- Spade shovel
- Leaf rake
- Steel come-along rake
- Fertilizer spreader
- Hand-held seed spreader
If you are new to making food plots for deer, you may be looking for a roto-tiller or cultivator in the list to break-up the ground. You may use one if you like and even pull a disk behind an ATV or tractor. However the average hunter doesn't have access to those luxuries and may not even be able to get that equipment through the woods back to where his honey hole is located. Bowhunting Videos Whitetail
If we fast forward through the planting process, the following is all you need to do to have an awesome attraction food plot come hunting season.
Step 1 - Decide on an area with suitable soil and remove any small trees or brush. Do not remove the grass or weeds by disking or turning them over. Take a soil sample and have it tested. Do not skip this step!
Step 2 - Spray the weeds and grass with a herbicide such as Roundup as soon as they reach 8" inches tall in the spring. In about 4 weeks spray the weeds and grass again and leave them there to fully die all summer. This is also when you put on your recommended pelletized lime from your soil test results.
Step 3 - In early to mid-August you can rake off the dead weeds and debris and apply any fertilizers recommended from your soil test results. Then lightly loosen the surface of your plot with a steel come-along rake. This is when you're glad your food plot is small.
Step 4 - On the same day in early to mid-August, use your hand-held seed spreader to apply your seeds.
If you are using a seed blend of different size seeds, be sure to open the hopper of your spreader just enough to allow the smallest seeds to pass through first as you cover the whole plot. Then open it up to allow the next size seed to pass through and so on until your recommended amount of seed is all gone.
That is it! You are done. Now go hang your treestand, cut out your shooting lanes, and don't step foot in your food plot until hunting season. Making food plots for deer is fun when you keep them small. Think of the fun you can have hunting 2 or 3 small of them. Bowhunting Videos Whitetail
About the Author
Struggling To Land That Trophy Buck?
Get your Free CD of Bowhunting Videos Whitetail Right Now and Win Your Game Immediately!
Try 52 Tips Deer Hunting Right Now!
Pre-Season Scouting & Treestand Setup - Bowhunting HD
|
|
BIG GAME BOSS XL CR1100-S HANG-ON TREESTAND NEW! $70.00 |
|
|
BIG GAME BOSS LITE HANG ON CR-0500S TREESTAND NEW! $50.00 |
|
|
BIG GAME BOSS LITE HANG ON CR-0500S TREESTAND NEW! $50.00 |
|
|
Hang On Lock On Deer Game Hunting Tree Stand hunt treestand 1 one man $52.20 |
|
|
Big Dog BDF076 Beagle II fixed tree stand hang on $44.99 |
|
|
BIG GAME BOSS LITE HANG ON CR-0500S TREESTAND NEW! $50.00 |
|
|
NEW SUMMIT TREE STAND THE TROPHY SYSTEM HANG ON TREESTAND CHAIR $125.98 |
|
|
X2EC2-177437 New Magnum Extreme Hang-on Tree Stand $59.97 |
|
|
MUDDY OUTDOORS OUTFITTER STEEL HANG ON TREESTAND $149.00 |
|
|
MUDDY OUTDOORS OUTFITTER STEEL HANG ON TREESTAND $149.00 |
|
|
MUDDY OUTDOORS OUTFITTER STEEL HANG ON TREESTAND $149.00 |
|
|
NEW LEVERAGE DELUXE 5150 HANG ON TREESTAND LEV-5150 $219.99 |
|
|
Ol'Man Treestands Grand Hang On Stand $99.99 |
|
|
Ol'Man Treestands Medium Hang On Stand $99.99 |
|
|
Ameristep Bone Collector Deluxe Hang-On Tree Stand $80.00 |
|
|
BIG GAME BOSS XL CR1100-S HANG-ON TREESTAND NEW! $70.00 |
|
|
Lone Wolf Alpha II Hang On Treestand $269.99 |
|
|
**LARGE!! 57 wide 33 deep platform hang on tree stand** $110.00 |
|
|
hang on treestand $31.00 |
|
|
^^ Leverage Deluxe Hang-on Tree Stand 5150 $239.99 |
|
|
NEW 51004 "HANG ON" LADDER DEER HUNTING TREE STAND SALE $52.99 |
|
|
BIG GAME BOSS XL CR1100-S HANG-ON TREESTAND NEW! $70.00 |
|
|
BIG GAME BOSS LITE HANG ON CR-0500S TREESTAND NEW! $50.00 |
|
|
Basic Hang-On Stand Best Buy LARGE PLATFORM Treestand $44.99 |
|
|
20' ft. Climbing Quick Stick for Hang On Tree Stand $49.99 |
|
|
BIG GAME BOSS LITE HANG ON CR-0500S TREESTAND NEW! $50.00 |
|
|
Rivers Edge Hang On Tree Stand Big Foot $84.95 |
|
|
Rivers Edge Hang On Tree Stand Big Foot XL $99.99 |
|
|
BIG GAME BOSS LITE HANG ON CR-0500S TREESTAND NEW! $50.00 |
|
|
BIG GAME BOSS XL CR1100-S HANG-ON TREESTAND NEW! $70.00 |
|
|
BIG GAME BOSS XL CR1100-S HANG-ON TREESTAND NEW! $70.00 |
|
|
Ameristep Bone Collector Deluxe HANG-ON Treestand 9701 $89.99 |
|
|
Ameristep Bone Collector Deluxe HANG-ON Treestand 9701 $88.99 |
|
|
New 2012 Lone Wolf Alpha Hang On ll Treestand Bow Gun USA $259.99 |
|
|
New 2012 Lone Wolf Assault ll Hang On Treestand Bow Gun USA $239.99 |
|
|
BIG GAME BOSS XL CR1100-S HANG-ON TREESTAND NEW! $70.00 |
|
|
= Ameristep Bone Collector Deluxe HANG-ON Treestand 9701 $89.99 |
|
|
BIG GAME BOSS LITE HANG ON CR-0500S TREESTAND NEW! $50.00 |
|
|
BIG GAME BOSS XL CR1100-S HANG-ON TREESTAND NEW! $70.00 |
|
|
Lone Wolf Assault Hang On II Treestand $206.99 |
|
|
BIG GAME BOSS XL CR1100-S HANG-ON TREESTAND NEW! $70.00 |
|
|
5100 LEVERAGE ALUMINUM HANG-ON TREESTAND in stock 14LBS $100.00 |
|
|
RE506 HANG-ON TREESTAND BIG FOOT W/ FOOTREST 25 X 24 $40.00 |
|
|
BIG GAME BOSS LITE HANG ON CR-0500S TREESTAND NEW! $50.00 |
|
|
Ameristep Prostaff Hang-On Treestand - NEW $99.99 |
|
|
RE511 LUXURY HANG-ON TREESTAND BIG FOOT XL LOUNGER $89.99 |
|
|
Lone Wolf Assault II Hang-On Treestand $229.95 |
|
|
Lone Wolf AlphaI Hang-On II Treestand $249.95 |
|
|
NEW 2011 AMERISTEP BRUISER HANG ON DEER TREESTAND $79.99 |
|
|
Deluxe hang on tree Stand hunt In comfort!! $70.00 |
|
|
AMERISTEP GRIZZLY CHALLENGER HANG-ON TREESTAND 9201 NEW $91.99 |
|
|
Ol'Man Treestands Small Hang On Stand $94.00 |
|
|
Sniper Blackhawk Hang On Tree Stand STFP15 $72.99 |
|
|
Ol' Man Roost Hang On Treestand $149.99 |
|
|
Summit Raptor Series Hawk Hang-On Treestand NIB!! $149.99 |
|
|
Ameristep Bone Collector Hang On Tree Stand $116.99 |
|
|
^^^CR1100-S Big Game The Boss XL Hang On Treestand with Foot Rest $105.99 |
|
|
^^^CR1105-S Big Game The Boss XL Hang On Treestand/Stagger Step Combo $137.99 |
|
|
Big Dog fixed hang on tree stand Bull Dog II BDF 401 $57.99 |
|
|
Big Dog fixed hang on tree stand Mastiff BDF 460 $84.99 |
|
|
^^^CR1200-S Big Game The Boss Extreme Hang On Treestand $129.99 |
|
|
^^^CR1300-A Big GameThe Evolution (Aluminum) Hang On Treestand $135.99 |
|
|
New Lone Wolf Assault ll Hang On Treestand Bow Gun USA $228.99 |
|
|
Leverage Deluxe Hang-On Treestand $249.99 |
|
|
^^ Rivers Edge Big Foot XLT Hang-On Treestand RE509 $88.99 |
|
|
^^ Rivers Edge Big Foot XL Lounger Hang-On Treestand RE511 $95.99 |
|
|
HUNTERS LOUNGE TREE STAND HUNTING DEER STAND HANG ON $94.95 |
|
|
THE MILLENIUM HANG ON TREESTAND $229.99 |
|
|
Leverage Hang-On Treestand $199.99 |
|
|
Gorilla ExoTech G30 Safety Harness and Kong Hang−on Treestand MSRP $219.99 $157.45 |
|
|
Lone Wolf Alpha II Hang On Treestand $249.99 |
|
|
5100 LEVERAGE ALUMINUM HANG-ON TREESTAND in stock 14LBS $189.99 |
|
|
RE506 HANG-ON TREESTAND BIG FOOT W/ FOOTREST 25 X 24 $69.99 |
|
|
NEW Hang On Lock On Deer Hunting Tree Stand 1 one man $56.95 |
|
|
Gorilla New Kong HX Hang On Treestand 40201 $119.99 |
|
|
Ol' Man Roost Aluminum Hang On Treestand $199.99 |
|
|
Bone Collector Hang-On Treestand (Camo) New $147.77 |
|
|
Non- Typical Outfitter Aluminum Hang-On Treestand (Camo) New $240.64 |
|
|
^^ Rivers Edge Lite Foot Aluminum Hang-On Treestand RE503 $89.99 |
|
|
New Big Game Boss XL Hang On Treestand CR 1100-S $119.99 |
|
|
New Big Game Boss Hang On Treestand CR 1000-S $80.99 |
|
|
Scout Extreme Hang On Treestand W/ Padded Shooting Railing &,Large Platform $179.95 |
|
|
Lone Wolf Assault II Hang On Treestand $229.99 |
|
|
Ameristep The Champ Hang-On Tree Stand $260.99 |
|
|
Millennium M-100 Hang Lock On Fixed Deer Tree Stand NIB $199.95 |
|
|
Lone Wolf Assault Hang-On Treestand - Made in USA $194.99 |
|
|
^^ Rivers Edge Big Foot Hang-On Treestand RE500 $72.99 |
|
|
^^ Rivers Edge Big Foot XL with Footrest Hang-On Treestand RE507 $84.99 |
|
|
Ameristep New Challenger Hang On Tree Stand 9201 $89.99 |
|
|
New Summit RSX Hawk Hang On Treestand $169.99 |
|
|
Lone Wolf Assault II Hang On Treestand $249.99 |
|
|
Millennium Hang On Treestand $234.99 |
|
|
Hunting Tree Stand Hang-On Portable Lock On Fixed Position 18 " x 25 1/2" $49.64 |
|
|
NEW RIVERS EDGE RE500 BIG FOOT HANG ON TREESTAND PLATFORM 25x24 GREAT DEAL!!! $64.99 |
|
|
New Summit RSX Eagle Hang On Treestand $194.99 |
|
|
Lone Wolf ALPHA II Hang On treestand $249.99 |
|
|
Remington Hang-On Treestand 21" x 27" - 300 lb. Weight Capacity - NIB!!!!!!! $89.99 |
|
|
Guide Gear 20' Climbing Stick $39.97 Guide Gear 20 Climbing Stick. Strong, stable, convenient for backwoods hunting. SAVE BIG BUCKS! This Climbing Stick has five 4' sections that are nearly effortless to carry through the woods, simple to assemble and place. Carrying the Climbing Stick and your hang-on stand is easier than hauling a bulky ladder stand to a remote hunting area. The details: Strong, all steel construction; 20' tall; Fi... |
|
|
Summit Treestands Openshot SD Climbing Treestand $225.94 Summit OpenShot Deluxe is the lightest climber in the woods... open front for unhindered shooting! Just 15 lbs! This baby is light enough for the longest hikes into the deepest woods! But don't think lightweight means light on the quality or function. Set inside the seat frame, the seat easily folds up when you want to stand up against the tree while the padded seat becomes a cushion for your back... |
|
|
Guide Gear Tree Stand $32.97 Guide Gear Hang - on Tree Stand, SAVE! A sturdy, easy-to-set-up, quality-made Tree Stand! You'll be comfortable, and confident to make your best shot when your trophy makes an appearance. Lightweight folding steel frame forms a super-sturdy perch; Weighs in at 18 lbs. for easy backpacking, can support up to 300 lbs.; 14 x 8" flip-up seat is 20 1/2"h. in padded camo; Hefty platform cables for serio... |
|
|
Ameristep Non-typical Outfitter Aluminum Hang-on Treestand $154.99 Featuring a heavy duty, heat treated aluminum frame this Non-typical Outfitter Aluminum Hang-on Treestand from Ameristep boasts a 300-pound weight capacity. This treestand also offer a folding aluminum footrest and camo pattern design. |
|
|
Ameristep Bone Collector Hang-on Treestand $118.2 This Bone Collector hang-on stand from Ameristep features a flip-up, flip-down seat with Duralast fabric for maximum comfort and strength. This hunting gear includes a folding foot rest that adds to your comfort for all day seating. |
