Food plots are incredible assets for deer management. Planned effectively, they can be excellent ways to create shot opportunities, too. Not only can food plots feed deer but also put deer in bow range. Of course, that requires careful planning and food plot design.
In this video, join HuntStand Pro Contributor Cody Butler, as he shares tips on creating the ultimate early season kill plot using a no-till method with standing rye. He explains how this approach suppresses weeds, retains moisture, and builds soil. This effort sets the stage for a lush, green food plot by early September, just in time for the opening of Kansas deer season.
If you’re planning a similar effort, here’s how to plant the ultimate early season food plot.

