Ep.127 You Can Build A Great Food Plot With Small Gear

Send us Fan MailYour food plot doesn’t need to be perfect, but it does need a plan. We’re joined by Neil Connors, a hunter with a wall full of whitetail proof, to talk about how he builds plots from rough timber ground and keeps them producing through dry summers, acidic soil, and real-life time limits. Lane Lewis and Dalton Patterson jump in throughout with their own hard-earned lessons, and we keep it focused on what you can actually do this season.We dig into the stuff that moves the needle: buckwheat as a fast-growing draw that also builds organic matter, clover management that hinges on mowing timing, and why winter rye can be a secret weapon for both feed and cover. We also talk about screening tactics like Egyptian wheat or milo, how much sunlight different plants really need, and why preserving topsoil and moisture matters more than chasing “magic” blends.From there we get honest about inputs and prep. Neil explains liquid lime as a quick pH boost and why liquid fertilizer can be more efficient than granular. We also talk weed pressure, no-till attempts, and using glyphosate responsibly when it’s the right tool. Then we shift into early-season scouting decisions: cell cam subscriptions, when summer inventory matters, how mineral sites actually help, and why big bucks don’t always show where you expect them.We wrap with hunting setups and woodsmanship: ladder stands versus ground blinds, saddles and climbers, mock scrapes, and a few unconventional attractants that have produced real results. If you enjoy deer hunting strategy, food plot planning, whitetail scouting, and preseason preparation, this one is packed. Subscribe, share it with a hunting buddy, and leave a review so more hunters can find the show.Check us out on Facebook  Hunts On Outfitting, or myself Ken Marr. Reach out and  Tell your hunting buddies about the podcast if you like it, Thanks!