I am trying to create a small food plot in the middle of the woods for next season and I am cutting trees down now.  I dont want it big just small enough to attract them to an area a little more.  Any ideas on how large I should make the plot?

i am wondering the same is there a size? if it's to small it will get eat to nothing i asume? what sead to use ina smaller patch?

First let me say I'm no expert and that I have been putting out seed for 3 years. I have learned by trial and error. I tried planting in a woods, but my clover didn't get enough light or rain. I then tried some in a fence row I cleaned up, no ph testing or fertilizer, slow growing but did eventually get to be about 15" in a strip 2' x 8' long. Last year I cleaned up around the front of the swamp. 30' x 100' Layed down lime and fertilized, worked the ground best I could, and was able to liquid fertilize after seeds popped up. Best I've done yet. I over planted my seeds, but it was very thick. I dont hold deer on my property, but I am a pass through. This plot held deer here a little longer and also gave them a nice patch of clover to munch on. This year, we have bought the 3 acres from behind us to the swamp, and I plan on doing around an acre to acre and a half, which use to be farm field. Test your soil! Add proper lime if needed! and have a good seed bed!! Good luck!

Very well put Cory. The only thing I might add is to consider the cover around the area, deer density, and surrounding crops. A good starting point is to go thru the resources here to gather information.

Got a few hours? I spend alot of time this winter watching videos on Youtube. Love it, there is a bunch on info there. Also i found a web page WWW.trophyfoodplotsoultions.com  If you go there and towards the bottom of the page fill in your name and email address and they will send you a seven part food plot series. From the info i have learned it appears that the small food plots 1/4 are best. Reason being you can get a shot with your bow at any part of the plot. Another thing is to have a two level food plot. By that i mean like corn on the outside and something shorter (clover winter peas???) on the inside which would creat a nice corner. Best thing i can say is watch alot of food plot vids on youtube and you can learn alot. Good luck

i'VE TRIED THIS WITH MIXED RESULTS . REMEMBER DEER LOVE TO BROSE FOR FOOD SO IF IT ISN'T BIG ENOUGH THEY WILL JUST WADE THROUGHT IT ON TO SOME THING ELS. i WOULD SUGGEST POURING FERTILIZER AT THE FOOT OF EVERY OAK TREE AROUND YOUR STAND. THIS WILL ENHANCE THE ACORN POPULATION AND THE DEERS WILL MORE THAN LIKLEY GO FOR THE OAKS DURING THE DROP TIME.

Good luck, let me know how it works out....I want to do something similar..

We plant everywhere!  Down unused roads, between tree rows, any place there is space.  Have a small tow behind Bush Hogg, and harrow.  Try to plant what grows well in your climate.  We use Oats, Soybean, Cow Peas, and clovers.  We are located in the heart of GA, so it gets hot here in the summer, cool in the winter.  Small plots work, remember deer are browsers, they will walk and munch.