Most of the protein pellets on the market are only 65 percent digestible . a natural food base as a black eyed pea is over 85 percent digestible and over 20 percent protein as im told deer can only process up to 18 percent protein...theres a few clubs around buying bulk peanuts and feeding year round with great results . peanuts are high in protein and a high fat content . mix the two peas and peanuts and you have a mix that alabama deer know exactly what it is and eat the crap out of it....add a few good mineral sites around the property and your done......oh peanuts bulk rate was .08 cents a pound....and blackeyed peas are 15.75 for 50 pounds...