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Food plots are used to attract deer to a designated area. Most food plots are around two acres or more, but two acres is a lot of space to fill! This is why a lot of people choose to experiment with food plots on a smaller scale. But are small food plots worth it? Here are some important points to keep in mind.

How Big Is A Small Food Plot?

You can make a food plot as big or as small as you’d like. Keep in mind that the bigger the food plot, the harder it is to manage. People who plant large food plots often need advanced equipment and fertilizer to maintain it.

Alternatively people have been trying with smaller food plots from ¼ acre to an acre. Generally food plots over 2 acres are considered large. Even though it might be difficult to have success with food spots that are smaller than this, it is possible for people to have success!

Advantages Of Smaller Food Plots

As long as you plan out your food plot, there can be a ton of advantages to a smaller size:

• Smaller food plots take less time to care for
• It’s cheaper to plant a smaller food plot because it's less money on seeds, fertilizer, and water.
• A small food plot means there are more choices for where to put it.
• A smaller food plot is a smaller space to watch for whatever you are hunting.

Make A Plan

How to get the most out of your small food plot:

• When selecting a location for your food plot, keep in mind how easy it will be to hunt.
• Pick a place the deer already like if you have that knowledge.
• Pick quality seeds to plant
• Be patient, growing a food plot takes time and it also takes time for the deer to become familiar and comfortable in a new spot.