supplemental feeding is just that...SUPPLEMENTAL. I would feed year round but the best use is in late summer and mid-late winter before spring greenup. Put the protein pellets in a covered, rain proof feeder, not on the ground for best results and less waste.

You will get more bang for the buck by planting food plots and fertilizing native plants. Add planting fruit trees and mineral licks.

Each is only a PART of the puzzle, but all will help to greater or lesser degrees.