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Mississippi Wildlife Officials Recommend October for Fall Food Plot Planting

As summer ends, hunters in Mississippi anticipate the upcoming deer season. One common wildlife management practice is planting fall food plots.

Field preparation begins in August, with activities such as soil testing, liming, and clearing or spraying fields. However, officials recommend planting seeds in October for optimal results.

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks suggests that October is the best time to start planting. For more information, visit their website at this link.

The department cites US Climate Data to support the timing recommendation, emphasizing that planting in October aligns with local climate conditions for successful food plot establishment.

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Jon R Myers

Jon R Myers is the executive editor of the Mississippi News Group.