Deer Hunting Equipment and Products
For over 40 years Doc has been an avid outdoorsman. He started his “outdoors marketing career” back in the early 1990 ‘s. First with the expansion of “Sports Unlimited” jumbo stores managing the hunting and gun departments. Shortly after, he was recruited to be the marketing director for a Whitetail hunting company, including full design of their national mail order program. Doc has ALWAYS been a “crazy scientist” experimenting and testing. (including 20+ patents) This passion still exists today, with daily work on improving his property and quality of the land for the wildlife. He does NOT take sponsorships nor does he do PAID reviews. All the products tested are brought in at HIS COST and tested with results posted.
Deer Food Plot Video
Moonshine Gold Sweet Attractant
Yes, deer will eat it, but it’s used as a FAST ACTING scent draw. Deer can’t resist the sweet corn / molasses scent. Use when conditions are dry. Designed specifically to be LIGHTWEIGHT and easily carried into the field. Sold in a THREE PACK and each bag will create a 50 foot scent line.
Permethrin Concentrate
Deer Feeders
Lower to the ground, no need for ladders. We have never had a WATER leak which is the killer on feeders. Holds 150 lbs of corn.
Solar Pack for Feeders
This solar panel PLUGS into the side with no mods needed.
Game Cameras
The Reveal 3.0 is the best BANG for the buck. You can also add solar panel and also order a 128 gig SD card.
The NEW Reveal ULTRA with LIVE Video
Lithium Batteries and Solar
CHIP ONLY… Video Camera that Doc Loves
Does NOT need batteries just an SD card, we use 64 or 128 gig
Pond Liner for Deer watering hole
Deer Hunting Crossbow
Great entry crossbow without breaking the bank.
Crossbow Broadheads
Doc has switched over to a fixed blade this year.
Best Rifle Scope We’ve Ever Tested
White Clover Seed
Turnip Seed
Chicory Seed
Planting Timing
Clover: Plant in spring (March–May) or early fall (August–September) in most regions. Fall planting allows clover to establish before winter, providing early spring forage. In warmer climates (e.g., USDA Zones 8–10), late fall planting works well.
Turnips: Plant in late summer to early fall (July–September), 60–90 days before the first expected frost. This timing ensures turnip roots develop during cooler weather, which deer prefer for both tops and tubers.
Chicory: Plant in spring or early fall, similar to clover. Chicory is drought-tolerant and establishes well in warm weather, but fall planting can enhance root development for perennial growth.
Crop Characteristics and Deer Appeal
Clover: A perennial legume, clover provides high-protein (20–30%) forage year-round, especially in spring and fall. It’s highly palatable and attracts deer during early hunting seasons. Varieties like white clover (e.g., Ladino) or red clover are excellent choices.
Turnips: An annual brassica, turnips offer leafy tops (15–20% protein) in early fall and sugary roots in late fall/winter after a frost. Deer dig up the bulbs in winter, making turnips ideal for late-season plots. Varieties like Purple Top or Appin are popular.
Chicory: A perennial with deep roots, chicory provides 10–15% protein and is drought-resistant, thriving in summer when other forages decline. Its bitter leaves become sweeter after frost, attracting deer in fall and early winter.
Complementary Benefits: Clover and chicory persist for 2–5 years with proper management, providing long-term forage, while turnips offer quick, high-volume feed in the first year. The mix ensures year-round nutrition and keeps deer returning.