November 1st and after food plot 2018, with e-fence

[alldaysit]

Alright, it’s not even rifle season and my foodplots are demolished. I have clover, rye, oats and I through in beans back in July/August.

They do not seem to be much of a draw after it snows a few inches. I still get deer on them, just not as many as prior to snow. Therefore, my plan for next year is to plant a 2 acre 1 acre radish and 1 acre beans/clover/rye plot, and e-fence 1.5 acres. Once it snows or November 1 hits, I will remove the e-fence and hopefully get them coming in again. Maybe I’ll take 3/4 an acre from being fenced, and then a few days prior to rifle opener I will then take all fencing down.

What is your take on that idea? Anyone plant radishes strictly for late season? I’m tired of the vast swings in changing travel patterns after the first snow.


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[4wanderingeyes]

My plots aren’t as big as yours, but have been wiped out since late September. My brassicas were wiped out about mid September, and the winter rye, and other cereal grains have been mowed down to the ground. I know there are still some bulbs and tubers in the ground, but not much.

I thought about fencing some of it off, but I will just alter my plots more to see if I can get a little more out of them.


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[chickenlittle]

Fence is the only reason our corn got ears. It doesn't keep them out but they stay out enough to be a draw in november.

 

[Peplin Creek]

Honestly not a terrible idea at all. For me turnip and radish tubers seem to be a hit once there is snow on the ground as long as there isn’t anything else left for them like standing corn, acorns, or standing beans. My question would be, by fencing it, will it cause more harm that good though. If there is less food available for a period of time will they go to the neighbors? If they have plenty of other food sources on your property though. Give it shot. It could be the magic ticket you’re looking for.