I am trying to plant some new winter cover for pheasants on my land. I am wondering what you guys think is the best thing to plant for winter cover. I will be planting some evergreens to the north to help block some of the snow. There is tall grass there now but it just isn't standing up the way I want it to. There are corn, bean, and a big creek ditch surrounding it. Its also a little over an acre. Thanks
What to plant?
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Pheasants4ever
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Where are you located? That would help with identifying how hardy of species you need.....
UGUIDE
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If you want to plant a perennial I sure like Cane (forage sorghum). It can grow from 8-12' tall and folds over or lodges just before hunting season when it dries out. Provides great cover to shoot birds in fall and the pheasants will use it for feeding, roosting and severe weather cover all winter. Another option is to plow black and let Koshia come in but not sure how prevelant that is in Ill.
UGUIDE
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For "good seed" I would start with your local farming Co-op. There's will be fresh this year. Next best option is local PF chapter and their seed will likely be a little older but it is free.
Good luck!