food plot in the shade

[TexasOkie]

Anyone had any luck with a food polt of some kind up in the woods? I hunt in 95% pine forest and deer are always on the move looking for something to eat. corn works great, but only after it gets cold. Is there a food plot that does not need much sun that I could plant???

thanks

[lovemylegacy]

honeysuckle

[Buff]

I have had good luck with Rye grass and Oats coming up about anywhere you plant them

[asttbe]

Anyone had any luck with a food polt of some kind up in the woods? I hunt in 95% pine forest and deer are always on the move looking for something to eat. corn works great, but only after it gets cold. Is there a food plot that does not need much sun that I could plant???

thanks

You still hunting around Nashoba? See any big ones yet?

[holdem]

I have had good luck with Rye grass and Oats coming up about anywhere you plant them

This, I prefer rye grass for some reason in the woods. Guess cause it looks pretty.

[Aggiebush]

Check with your local extension agent and they should be albe to give you some choices that grow well in your area that are shade tolerant. If possible, can you clear an area in the pines, it will grow much better?

[Texas8point]

Imperial Whitetail clover in the shade........ works for me

[TexasOkie]

yes we are still on the same lease, we have seen a few nice ones and have tc pics of great ones, here is a pic of austin's from last season, just got it back.

[TexasOkie]

I have never used rye, may have to give it a try. will it grow in the heat and cold?

[Coach W]

Rye grass grows anywhere but its not that good for deer.

[asttbe]

Nice buck. Love the crab claws. There are some monsters on there but they are hard to pattern

[Patton]

Rye grass grows anywhere but its not that good for deer.

Please explain more!

Is it bad for them, or are there just not many nutrients in it?

[Sippy]

Rye grass grows anywhere but its not that good for deer.

Why not? high in protein, easily digestible

[Coach W]

Sorry for the lack of info... Personal Experince. My deer will walk right by the stuff hardly ever catch em eating it.

Its usually an additive to food plot mixes and has two species: annual and perennial. Comes up very easily but from what I have seen the deer prefer the other stuff in the mix rather than the rye grass.

Yes its protein level is high and very palatable. Just been my experience with it.

[DEADEYE1]

going to try the clover this year for sure!!!!!!!!!!!