How Do You Plant Food Plots In Wisconsin?
Food plots are designed to provide wildlife viewing opportunities and healthier local wildlife. They’re also a conservation measure. Food plots are especially popular during cold Wisconsin winters, when the ground is covered in snow and wildlife food sources are scarce. How and what you plant in your food plot will depend on your goals. Decide where you to plant your food plot. You’d be well advised to plant it close to where wildlife spend their winters. Also consider the size of your food plot. Most food plots usually cover 1,000 square feet. You may want to buy a USGS topographical map to help plan your plot. Test soil for nutrients. Planting in soil with optimal nutrient levels will ensure the success of wildlife food plot. Get a soil testing kit from your local outdoor store or online. Or you can collect and deliver a soil sample to your county’s University of Wisconsin Extension office for testing. There’s a small fee for the testing and followup recommendations, which should com
