Failed Food Plots from Drought: Implementing Plan B

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Fall food plots greatly influence hunting success and wildlife attraction.  Planting in August and September on the east coast can be sketchy, especially when late summer droughts can persist.  This week on the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch is riding solo discussing a plan of action if disaster strikes in your fall food plots.  Mitch shares personal experiences  salvaging food plots that did not establish from drought stress in the past.  

Farming is always a gamble with the weather.  After initially planting food plots, Mitch discusses when to scout your plots and how to help evaluate if alternative action is needed.  He discusses what plant species work to salvage a food plot, when they can be planted, and how they can be planted.  While the process of replanting may be repetitive, there are a few things to consider between species selection, weed management, and soil crusting which may occur from drought stress.  All in all, doing something is better than nothing!

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