Food plot opinion

[HoggyCat]

I've had two good hunting spots where I've hunted for years sold and new owners not give me permission, so I've never been in this predicament. Found a spot less than 10 acres to hunt. Seen lots of deer activity, and even saw two bucks today on it. A little over a week ago, a friend and myself went in and disked a small area and flung Throw N Grow by hand. Have a nice stand of rye and clover today. Is it too late to take advantage of this year? We dished it and sowed it and the next day there was tracks. I went in today after not disturbing for ever all days and has been zero activity around the plot area. It's right near a new rural housing development. I'm wondering if they have mistaken the plot for a new house location.

[BallHog1]

I've had two good hunting spots where I've hunted for years sold and new owners not give me permission, so I've never been in this predicament. Found a spot less than 10 acres to hunt. Seen lots of deer activity, and even saw two bucks today on it. A little over a week ago, a friend and myself went in and disked a small area and flung Throw N Grow by hand. Have a nice stand of rye and clover today. Is it too late to take advantage of this year? We dished it and sowed it and the next day there was tracks. I went in today after not disturbing for ever all days and has been zero activity around the plot area. It's right near a new rural housing development. I'm wondering if they have mistaken the plot for a new house location.

I don't think its too late for this year. Haven't even planted my in yet and I always do it in August.

[tophawg19]

i'd say it's all the activity on such a small piece of property. also something may have changed , like a new food source ie; apple tree dropping , pear tree etc. they may have shifted foods . a property that small can't be hunted very often without pushing deer off . Also the deer have no idea what a house site is . they just see human activity . you need to look around and find food sources , water etc. a shift in food can leave you no deer where 1 month before there were a dozen. . also look for main bedding areas. a GPS with satelite feature is worth gold for this