Biology And Management Of White-tailed Deer In Alabama
Biology And Management Of White-tailed Deer In Alabama
Biology And Management Of White-tailed Deer In Alabama
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RAPE<br />
Planting Date: April 15 - June 15<br />
Seeding Rate a : 10-12 pounds per acre (broadcasted), 8-10 pounds<br />
per acre (drilled)<br />
Planting Depth: 1/4 to 1/2-inch<br />
Comments: Rape can be planted as a warm-season crop or early coolseason<br />
crop. It is a high-protein perennial that closely resembles turnips.<br />
Rape can produce a large amount of forage due to its broadleaf growth<br />
form. Rape does well on damp sites. The variety most commonly planted<br />
for deer is Dwarf Essex. Many other varieties are found in several deer<br />
plot seed mixtures.<br />
SOYBEANS<br />
Planting Date: April 15 - June 30<br />
Seeding Rate a : 50-70 pounds per acre (broadcasted), 30-50 pounds<br />
per acre (drilled)<br />
Planting Depth: 1/2 to 1-inch<br />
Comments: Soybeans are one of the most highly preferred and nutritious<br />
of all the crops that can be planted for deer. Unfortunately,<br />
soybeans cannot handle heavy browsing pressure and will not last long<br />
when planted in small fields or in areas with high deer densities. Other<br />
browse tolerant legumes are probably better suited for warm-season<br />
deer plots. If sufficient acreage can be planted, soybeans can produce<br />
high quality forage throughout most of the summer. They grow best in<br />
well-drained soils and are only slightly drought tolerant. Can be planted<br />
with companion plants such as cowpeas, grain sorghum, or corn. Hundreds<br />
of varieties of soybeans are available for planting, but a slow<br />
maturing or forage variety is recommended for deer food plots.<br />
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