Turning a food plot to a bedding area
I know this is going the opposite direction of food plot planting, but I’m sure wondering what methods people have used to turn ¼ acre in the woods plots in to bedding areas? This plot doesn’t set up great for access as a food plot but would make a great bedding area. The area as a whole is mostly wooded with some open ridges with farm fields, rugged bluff country hills, I do notice that the deer love running edges of crp grass and hard woods. I know that some grasses/shrub/etc. plantings might be sensitive to half sunlight, so I’m not sure on best options. I’m also considering planting a handful of evergreen tree’s to diversify, especially since they aren’t very prevalent in the immediate area. The goal is to have dense, diversified cover. This is in SW Wisconsin 5a. Any tips, thoughts, or resources?
I know this is going the opposite direction of food plot planting, but I’m sure wondering what methods people have used to turn ¼ acre in the woods plots in to bedding areas? This plot doesn’t set up great for access as a food plot but would make a great bedding area. The area as a whole is mostly wooded with some open ridges with farm fields, rugged bluff country hills, I do notice that the deer love running edges of crp grass and hard woods. I know that some grasses/shrub/etc. plantings might be sensitive to half sunlight, so I’m not sure on best options. I’m also considering planting a handful of evergreen tree’s to diversify, especially since they aren’t very prevalent in the immediate area. The goal is to have dense, diversified cover. This is in SW Wisconsin 5a. Any tips, thoughts, or resources?