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2008 Hot Picks — Food Plot Forage
Imperial Whitetail Double-Cross from Whitetail Institute is a perennial that combines the top-selling Imperial Whitetail Clover with Whitetail Institute’s proven annual brassicas for quick early-season production, fast growth and late-season tonnage. Plant Double-Cross in spring or fall and reap the benefits all season long. Contact Whitetail Institute at (800) 688-3030 or www.whitetailinstitute.com
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The forage brassicas in Evolved Harvest ShotPlot are among the most palatable and nutritious forage plants in the deer world. They grow quickly — more than 2 feet tall in 45 days — and once mature, deer will begin devouring the leaves. The plants then surge with new growth to replace the consumed leaves. ShotPlot is the perfect annual food plot to attract deer to harvest locations. Contact Evolved Harvest at (225) 638-4094 or www.evolved.com.
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BioLogic unveils a scientifically blended ratio of peas that is easy to plant and grow. Winter Peas is extremely attractive to whitetails and is meant to be planted for early season attraction on a harvest plot. It is meant to be planted at 40 pounds to the acre at a depth of 1 inch and can be planted alone or mixed with other cultivars, such as oats. It should be planted in August in the North and October in the South. An added benefit is these legumes will help affix nitrogen in the soil. Contact Biologic at (763) 413.0797 or www.mossyoakbiologic.com.
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Rut’N Apples from Evolved Habitats can be mixed with any type of feed or used by as an attractant. The pellets will not clog feeders and are irresistible to whitetails in all areas of the country. A 4-pound bag is equivalent to a bushel of fresh apples. Contact Evolved Habitats at (225) 638-4094 or www.evolved.com.
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Vita-Rack Fall Mix from Hunter’s Specialties includes Dwarf Essex Rape, Alsike Clover, Deer Candy Sugar Beets, Hopson Rape, Samson Turnip and Dynamo Turnip. The 2-pound bag covers 1/3 acre and the 6-pound bag covers 1 acre. Each bag also now includes an instructional DVD. Contact Hunter’s Specialtes at (319) 395-0321 or www.hunterspec.com. |
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Acorn Rage Infuzed from Wildgame Innovations is a hard-cooked acorn infused block with a screw-in adapter that allows hunters to screw the lasting attractant to a tree or post. Off the ground, the block is away from pests and more attractive to deer. Even if you can’t make it to the woods every weekend, the block provides consistent, lasting attraction. Contact Wildgame Innovations at (866) 995-4263 or visit wildgameinnovations.com.
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