Creating a 15-Acre Destination Food Plot in Alabama: A Game Changer for Whitetail Management

Описание: We’re taking a boots-on-the-ground look at a major land management transformation: turning timberland into a 15-acre ag field designed to become a central food source for whitetail deer.

We discuss the mapping process, timber thinning strategy, exclusion fencing, crop selection, and how this project not only supports wildlife but also helps offset costs through smart timber harvest planning.

Whether you’re managing your own hunting property or just love habitat improvement stories, this one’s packed with insight, strategy, and a whole lot of Southern grit.

Chapter Markers:

00:00 - Welcome and mindset behind land stewardship
00:08 - Peace, reflection, and God’s blessings
01:03 - The 15-acre field plan begins
01:44 - Why field size matters for deer pressure
02:12 - Introducing a veteran farmhand to the team
02:30 - Using topography and maps to plan habitat improvements
03:13 - Bringing the Midwest food plot model to Alabama
04:10 - The power of soybeans and corn for deer health
04:58 - Logging, clear cuts, and reinvesting into the land
05:36 - Managing the budget and keeping the wife happy
06:24 - Mapping and flagging the future food plot
07:11 - Adjusting acreage based on terrain
07:44 - Increasing total food plot acreage significantly
08:07 - Current planting and future plans for the field