I've often seen mention in publications for improving pheasant habitat to leave 1/2 the acreage of a food plot fallow each year, essentially flip-flopping what is planted. That there is some benefit for the birds from the annual weeds that result, from the bugs being attracted to the decay of the previous years growth, and for possible use as nesting/brooding/roosting.
Is anyone doing this?
If so, are you finding value doing this and how are you assessing it?
Are you doing it in 2 blocks or are you alternating strips?
Do you leave the ground 100% fallow or do something to break down previous residue, yet leave it unplanted?
Is anyone doing this?
If so, are you finding value doing this and how are you assessing it?
Are you doing it in 2 blocks or are you alternating strips?
Do you leave the ground 100% fallow or do something to break down previous residue, yet leave it unplanted?