Ed spinazzola advocated spraying clover with weak gly in his book. When it comes to food plots, you will get the best possible results in the most costeffective way if you stick to the basics and go stepbystep. Aug 28, 2018 questions about growing quality food plots are nothing new for qdmas phone lines and email inboxes. Ed spinazzola describes planting this type of ground in his book ultimate deer foodplots. Extra, extra ultimate deer food plots book the much awaited newly.
The time and money this book will save you pays for itself in the first season. Ed spinazzola ultimate deer food plots video click here for ordering instructions. Spent some time in his tent at woods and water years ago. Ultimate deer food plots ed spinazzola whitetail success by design jeff sturgis food plot success by design jeff sturgis quality food plots your guide to better deer and better deer hunting by qdma manager your way to better hunting deer mgt. Historically, its primary use has been as a cover crop in the agricultural community, but it has many unique qualities that can make it an excellent choice as a deer forage depending on your food plot objectives and property features. To enhance the fun and excitement of deer hunting, qdma encourages the protection of most or all. Ultimate deer food plots spinazzola, ed published by midmichigan branch of qdma 2006 isbn 10. Ultimate deer food plots, by ed spinazzola, published by the midmichigan branch of qdma. It is a must have for anyone starting out with food plots and some of the ideas will also help out the experienced food plotter. Buy ultimate deer food plots by ed spinazzola isbn.
By glen wunderlich when food plot guru, ed spinazzola, suggested a dynamic combination of plants was worth a try, i listened. Also, choose areas to plant those winter food sources that are closest to thermal cover that deer and other wildlife will be using for bedding or yarding areas. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. This is the book that youll want to have if you want to create your own food plots. But the date he wrote that was prior to the problem of gly resistance. Consultants books brokers outfitters all things whitetail. Food plots michigan quality deer management tripod.
Food plots ohio sportsman your ohio hunting and fishing. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Ideally when planning your food plot plan for the year you want to have 25% of your total food plot acreage to be planted in foods dedicated to winter food sources. He gave my boys his food plot book, but dad is the one who went through it cover to cover. Involvement with food plots has drawn many hunters into deeper involvement with qdm, and. He also is the only hunter to put four bucks in the record book in one year 1990. Ed spinazzola in his book ultimate deer food plots says to wait until mid may or unitl the weeds are 6 inches tall.
Part 2 features a tour of the deer habitat on scott bishops property. May 22, 2018 bringing your food plot strategy to life. He gave my boys his food plot book, but dad is the one who went through it cover to. Hunting and management success does not happen by chance, it happens by design. Ultimate deer food plots by spinazzola, ed and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Annual rape cultivars can provide deer managers with fastgrowing. They fielded question related to deer habitat, including food plots, old field.
It did knock back some weeds and the clover recovered, but have i created some longterm weed. Qdma national board member ed spinazzola of michigan has gathered decades of knowledge into this new. Once you know why box blinds are useful and the best times and places to use them, you can start planting food plots. Ultimate deer food plots ed spinazzola published by. This book is an easy read, it covers just about everything that a northern food plotter will need to have food plots that rival the experts. Food plotters field journal, building whitetail paradise, by bob coine. Top ten cream of the crop food plot plantsnorth and south. You need a machine with at least 500cc engine displacement, says ed spinazzola, author of ultimate deer food plots. May 31, 2006 finally, i read ed spinazzola s book wildlife food plots, easy as 123 based on his extensive experiences in michigan, and highly recommend it to anyone planting food plots in the north. Example, for that october 1 opening date of the bow season, broadcast 50 pounds urea, 4500 per acre for legume, clover, alfalfa, soybeans type food plots on or near mid. How to plant the best food plot food plots deer food plot. We will know longer be selling his special blend seeds.
But over time, new themes emerge among the questions, and for the last couple of years, one new theme has dominated. In larger agricultural field settings, you may not be able to control or willing to change the planting of corn or beans. Atv 3point hitchs and attachments crossbow nation forum. I also read ed spinazzolas books wildlife food plots, easy as 123 and ultimate deer food. Ultimate deer food plots ed spinazzola published by midmichigan branch of qdma 2006 isbn 10. Ed shares his knowledge on attractant plots for hunting season, nutrition plots, creating remote plots with hand tools, frostseeding, herbicides and much more. This specific isbn edition is currently not available.
The author was a farmer by profession and hunted as a hobby. Food plot, has been involved with planting food plots for wildlife for more than 30 years. In wooded areas, concentrate on the drainages and lower elevations, where the soil tends to be best, spinazzola advised. The executive director of the qdma, brian murphy, says that ed is widely considered to be one of the nations top food plot experts, especially in the northern u. For now, im impressed with the results and hope that you dabble with it and have the same experience.
If it stays dry great, if it floods out, no big deal. Ed spinazzola went so far in his book as to say i would recommend a 40acre property with prime soil, hills, multiple plant types with serious drainage, over 160acre monoculture flat, sandy, and waterless piece of land, even if it was the same price. Ed spinazzola shares his knowledge on food plots in this fantastic dvd. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the. The family has finally agreed that the time is right to try food plots on our property in northern michigan, so i have been designated the point man to. Ed spinazzola is officially retired from deer attraction.
Oct 01, 2008 application timing is important and whatever season you deer hunt, time that broadcasting of urea two weeks prior to the date you use that particular blind or food plot. Finally, i read ed spinazzola s book wildlife food plots, easy as 123 based on his extensive experiences in michigan and speak with him quite frequently. Planning your food plot strategy with box blinds muddy outdoors. I did incorporate the boys help in doing all the work however. The family has finally agreed that the time is right to try food plots on our property in northern michigan, so i have been designated the point man to figure out our strategy. You want to end up with a food plot system which can even be just one or two plots that will make the. Start by picking an atv with enough power for disking, cultipacking and other routine food plot work. I also read ed spinazzolas books wildlife food plots, easy as 123 and ultimate deer food plots and based on his extensive experiences in michigan and speak with him and correspond with him quite frequently. Ed spinazzola, author of ultimate deer food plots, a publication of the midmichigan branch of the quality deer management association, farmed all his life and has researched food plots for several decades. Qdma teaches deer hunters how to improve local deer populations, habitat and hunting experiences. Food plot success by design whitetail habitat solutions. Jan 12, 2007 specific to food plots, the best book that pertains to the midwest is ultimate deer food plots by ed spinazzola. Ed spinazzola wrote ultimate deer food plots, which can be purchased at a lower price at.
May 31, 2006 some reliable university extension service data, and thoroughly read ed spinazzola s book, wildlife food plots easy as 123. Planting food plots for an open area for all deer seasons. He experimented in all sorts of ways in order to create food plots for deer. Youve heard of those places with great deer hunting. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. He also says during the first and second year of growth dont spray with roundup. Clover maintenance food plot and habitat improvement for. Take your time, and dont run your atv at maximum power too much, or youll ruin it. Online shopping from a great selection at books store.
Simply whitetails archery recommended deer hunting books. Since 1988, qdma has worked to promote sustainable, highquality deer populations, wildlife habitats and ethical hunting experiences through research, education, advocacy, and hunter recruitment. Ultimate deer food plots 9780977710409 by ed spinazzola and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. I also read ed spinazzola s books wildlife food plots, easy as 123 and ultimate deer food plots and based on his extensive experiences in michigan and speak with him and correspond with him quite frequently. By ed spinazzola ultimate deer food plots 190507 paperback. The end of an era, and a debt that we can not repay. Im sure of this, all seasons open area site layouts can be improved upon. I have a couple food plot books that i have picked up. Apply nitrogen and seed in mid august if ground is dry enough, and let it go. Although i had never tried to plant soybeans and sugar beets, i did so last year and the results were less than stunning.
Mid august some cheap winter wheatalsike clover, or a brassca mix is very reasonable. This is the food plot book that you want, not quality food plots by qdma. I recommend the book to anyone planting food plots in the north. Ed is a very experienced food plotter, but hes wrong on that one. By ed spinazzola ultimate deer food plots 190507 paperback ed spinazzola on. Food plots is it legal to hunt over them in indiana. Ultimate deer foodplots by ed spinnazzola of michigan. We are receiving more and more questions from hunters who want to grow food plots but wonder. As you begin your journey from raw land to incorporating a highperformance food plot system, you should keep one goal in mind. Food plot success by design growing your next hunt of a lifetime. Ultimate food plot book missouri whitetails your missouri. Trent govitz, mark crudder and his son in law, dave talbert. Corn is right up there with acorns as far as the deers number one food choice.
Feb 11, 20 ultimate deer food plots by ed spinazzola. My plots look better than some of the advertisements you see published from seed supplier companies. Qdma national board member ed spinazzola of michigan has gathered decades of knowledge into this new book. Ed spinazzola books list of books by author ed spinazzola.