GROW PLOTS. GET SHOTS.

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During spring, a food plot should provide high-protein forage to help deer recover from winter stress and support antler growth and fawn development. Cool-season plants like clover, alfalfa, and chicory green up early and offer consistent nutrition, while spring grains or brassica regrowth add variety. A successful spring plot is lush and palatable so deer can easily access quality forage when natural food sources are still limited. 

During summer, a food plot should focus on warm-season, high-protein plants that support antler growth, lactation, and overall herd health. Crops like soybeans, cowpeas, grain sorghum, and forage corn provide highly digestible nutrition when deer need it most. A strong summer plot stays productive during heat and dry conditions and offers enough acreage or density to handle grazing pressure. 

During fall, a food plot provides energy-rich forage to help deer build fat reserves for winter and increased activity during the rut. Cool-season annuals like brassicas, cereal grains, and winter peas are highly attractive and become even more palatable after the first frosts. A well-designed fall plot draws consistent deer movement while supplying the carbohydrates and nutrients deer need heading into colder weather.