We recently moved to New Waverly and have 13.5 acres that connects to the national forest that isn't close to many access points that we live on. The quest to pull deer in has begun and I am going to be testing many different types of feeds, attractants, and food plots. I am hoping that I can help out some of the east tx / small tract land guys by the end of this and narrow down what really works and give a helping hand. Cause just putting corn on the ground in East Tx doesn't work... well. I hunt East, West, and South Tx and I am convinced after discussing with many of my friends who raise deer there is a science into getting east tx deer to come to feed, even with acorns on the ground. Finding fats and items that increase intake is possible, even on low fence deer.
1. We have a 3/4 acre pond within 10 yards of the NF. Solid water supply.
2. I have had a corn feeder running for 30 days. No deer on camera. Lots of deer tracks around pond though. Obviously too much to eat right now with the rain to be worried about corn. Going to mix peas and peanuts in with corn and give that a shot this next fill up.
3. Protein trough feeders are going up this weekend. One for dry, one for soaked. I will keep fresh protein in it soaked in different oils. I will start with Peanut oil, then go to soy oil, then possibly hemp oil. Each one will get at least two months of evaluation.
4. Rice bran feeder is going up this weekend also away from the protein feeder as a test to see what is hitting it versus protein. Going to mix some of the jello in also and give that a shot.
5. Food plots are going in in the next month, probably 1/4 acre small plots to see what is being hit first.
6. Hemp plots are going in as well to try later this summer. Too much buzz from deer farmers on a 30% protein plant not to try.
7. Cotton seed will be tried also.
8. This fall shelled pecans will be tried also.
I am going to keep a photo & written journal throughout the next few years to see what works seasonally and what the deer will chose over native vegetation. I live on the place so fresh feed and weekly photos will be checked. I have also put field fence around the entire property to keep the hogs out, so this will be a straight deer test. I'll be posting regularly so if you have any ideas or have items you have tried or would like to see given a legitimate shot post on here.
Let the games begin.
Jeremy
1. We have a 3/4 acre pond within 10 yards of the NF. Solid water supply.
2. I have had a corn feeder running for 30 days. No deer on camera. Lots of deer tracks around pond though. Obviously too much to eat right now with the rain to be worried about corn. Going to mix peas and peanuts in with corn and give that a shot this next fill up.
3. Protein trough feeders are going up this weekend. One for dry, one for soaked. I will keep fresh protein in it soaked in different oils. I will start with Peanut oil, then go to soy oil, then possibly hemp oil. Each one will get at least two months of evaluation.
4. Rice bran feeder is going up this weekend also away from the protein feeder as a test to see what is hitting it versus protein. Going to mix some of the jello in also and give that a shot.
5. Food plots are going in in the next month, probably 1/4 acre small plots to see what is being hit first.
6. Hemp plots are going in as well to try later this summer. Too much buzz from deer farmers on a 30% protein plant not to try.
7. Cotton seed will be tried also.
8. This fall shelled pecans will be tried also.
I am going to keep a photo & written journal throughout the next few years to see what works seasonally and what the deer will chose over native vegetation. I live on the place so fresh feed and weekly photos will be checked. I have also put field fence around the entire property to keep the hogs out, so this will be a straight deer test. I'll be posting regularly so if you have any ideas or have items you have tried or would like to see given a legitimate shot post on here.
Let the games begin.
Jeremy
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