Food plots...

[ArrowAndBow]

I have 35 acres in the Colorado mountains, elev. 8500', which backs up to BLM and National Forest land. I set a stand in a Spruce tree (most Pines were wiped out by the Mtn. Pine Beetle) and have shot a couple deer. The trail cam is full of does but the bucks I see are generally promising. What I'm contemplating is how much of my limited Whitetail knowledge I can apply to Muleys. I feel like my sets are properly positioned along known trails and pinch points.

What can I do to keep the does, and subsequently the bucks, on my property longer?

My first instinct is to provide more feeding options but I'm not exactly sure what that would look like. I have a few small areas that could hold food plots but what to plant?

Any other thoughts? Suggestions?

Thanks -Jeff

[ABert]

Before you do any planting, check the state regs as far as planting food plots. Most western states, CO included, are very strict about using bait to hunt over and a food plot just might meet that definition. I'm not sure if it does or not.

If it is legal, contact the local state biologist/game warden/forest ranger/etc. They will let you know what is best to plant in your area to help hold the deer.

[ArrowAndBow]

I had heard something about that, too. Essentially, crops (sugar beets was the example I heard) must be harvested. I'll effort that one....

Do Muley bucks create scrape lines like Whitetail?