No doubt I hunted this weekend and saw maybe 35-40 deer on a power line that has about 450 yards of wheat planted on it. I only had a handful of deer actually stay and eat for 10-15 minutes and later in the year almost all will do this the woods are still full of browse for them not to mention the bumper acorn crop.

@ centralala. we are SE. Never had any issues with plots over the years on our old lease. I was beginning to think that our biggest issue was a low deer density even though our cams are saying different but after Monday morning I really do think they are just on the acorns right now. I hunted a big hardwood ridge and saw 17 different deer.....
I am worried that the lack of use is going to ruin the plots though. We planted mid to late September.

SE Autauga is a lot of red clay ground. Usually hard as a brick when dry. May need to break the hard pan for moisture. This ground loves crimson clover. Late plantings help. Other than that, mostly normal foodplots maintenance. Capehorn may be able to add more since he hunts the same area.

On a side note, I'm seeing more pics from peoples cams of hogs in this area. Not many but growing. Big bucks in this area usually around 180 lbs and 120". I have seen a 160" deer and deer weighing over 200 lbs but they are highly unusual.