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Let it Rain
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By Jace Bauserman
Anyone who has been following my food plot blog knows that the weather in southeast Colorado has been less than cooperative. In fact, most farmers still don’t have crops in the ground. The lack of snow in Colorado’s high country coupled with Mother Nature’s lack of cooperation has put planting on hold.
The Food Plot Blues
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By Jace Bauserman
Unseasonably warm temperatures and zero rainfall have been the story in southeast Colorado as of late. Agriculture fields usually bustling with tractor activity sit dormant. Gun-shy farmers fear the searing temperatures, constant wind and drought will affect seed germination.
Avoiding Landmines
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By Jace Bauserman
In the March/April edition of Bowhunt America I wrote a feature article about food plot planting. In that article I talked about the importance of gathering knowledge, doing research and the pre-planning required when planting a food plot. Currently, being in the pre-planning phase of planting my own 2012 food plots, I wanted to make another point.
Warming Up
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By Jace Bauserman
Warmer temperatures finally hit southeastern Colorado this past weekend, and my good buddy Jason Weaver and I took full advantage of the warming trend. Knowing that our food plot planting season is just around.png){kind=logo}
the corner we loaded up on the ATV and hit the river bottom to select our plant sites.
Ready to Grow
By Jace Bauserman
As spring encroaches some bowhunters will be readying their bear gear and brushing up on turkey calling techniques, others will be combing the forest and fields for abandoned antlers. But across the hunting world, another activity is skyrocketing in popularity, and some hunters this spring will take to the field to prep for fall deer hunts by measuring the pH level of soils and researching the best regional seeds to plant.
To attract deer and keep herds healthy, more and more hunters are turning to food plots as the myriad advantages of this strategy become increasingly apparent. Growing food plots can be intimidating to the uninitiated and the green-thumb skills needed to be successful seem foreign to many hunters. But growing a food plot isn't rocket science—anyone can do it. If you are greenhorn food-plotter or a seasoned vet looking to beef-up on your growing knowledge, follow this blog throughout this season as we provide you with step-by-step instructions and tips on creating or improving your buck-busting plot.
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