Missouri Department of Conservation

Food Plots

Food Plots

Planning ahead for wildlife survival should include all aspects of wildlife habitat management. The two factors which limit upland wildlife numbers on most Missouri farms are food and cover. When these are provided in close association, wildlife will benefit directly. Numbers of songbirds, quail, and rabbit will increase over a period of time, because more breeders will survive the harsh winter months.

Green Browse Food Plots

Green browse plots provide attractive and nutritious food to complement native food supplies. In addition to providing improved nutrition, they also attract wildlife and concentrate them in the area surrounding the plot. More

Plant Annual Food Plots

Planning Ahead For Wildlife Survival should include all aspects of habitat management. The two factors which limit upland numbers on most Missouri farms are food and cover. More

Field Measurement

Field measurement specs for food plots More

Trailing Soybeans for Food Plots

Trailing soybeans makes an ideal food plot plant. More

Sunflowers for Wildlife

Sunflowers are an excellent wildlife food when grown and left standing in the field. More
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