Looking for anyone who owns or has used the plotmaster implement for planting foodplots. They seem to be around $2,800-3,000, but I have seen some on auction sites for $1,945.00 How have they worked for you?

 

I haven't used or don't own the Plotmaster, but I would sure like to have one. What auction site did you see it on?

 

BIGBUCKHUNTER:

Try and use the following address to access the item's decription. It's an auction that has expired on ebay. Looks like the guy had 19 of them still new on the pallet?? That unit retails for around $3,000 at gander mountain stores.


http://cgi.aol.ebay.com/ws/eBaylSAPI...tem=2536888124

 

Has anyone purchased or used a plotmaster yet. I would like to know your opinion on the unit. Are they as good as advertised.

 

Do you plan on planting food plots as in small row crop plots, or food plots for game such as deer?

 

food plots for deer.

 

You should consider simply overseeding the grassy areas where you want to establish food plots this fall/winter. During the winter the freezing and thawing of the ground will work the seeds into the ground. In the spring you will have areas of grasses mixed with what ever you overseeded with. Plowing, disking, harrowing, seeding and cultivating are row crop and gardening techniques that are not necessary for establishing food plots. In my experience, fields with multiple food types and cover is much more attractive to wildlife, including deer, than a monoculture field. i.e. a row crop field of corn. Overseeding works, and all you need is your ATV and a spreader.

I have found white clover to be a favorite of deer and korean lespedeza a favorite of deer and game birds. Both are easy to establish and are legumes which add nitrogen to your soil.

A good descriptions of wild game seed and the benefits of each can be found at abseed.com.

Your local Co-operative extension Agent, USDA Soil Conservation office and State Department of Natural Resources, can advise what to plant in your area, as can the seed companies and coops.