By now, everbody knows that food plots are great great for deer and deer hunters alike. Food plots help provide the nutrition required to grow large, healthy deer, and bucks with massive antlers.

Food plots also give deer another reason to hang out near your property, and traffic can get pretty heavy at dinner time on trails leading to your plot.

But don't rush out and slap down a food plot any old place. Take some time to look at the big picture.

A successful and productive food plot is a lot like a real estate investment - location, location, location! Carefully analyze your property and select the best location for your food plot.

Be sure to consider factors such as ground slope, prevailing winds, proximity to deer cover, accessability, soil condition, and so on.

Try to select the location that offers optimum growing conditions for the crops, and optimum hunting conditions for you.