Augusta, GA
Augusta, GA
BHH Land Management gives hunters an edge by transforming Augusta’s dense terrain into productive food plots. Our low-impact forestry mulching creates kill plots and forage hubs, preserving deer movement and minimizing disturbance. By targeting pinch points and funnels near the Savannah River basin and local timberlands, we help you achieve a more successful harvest.
- Pinch Points & Funnels: We can clear "Turkey Foot" or "V-shape" plots to intentionally force deer through narrow, predictable corridors. This minimizes the chance of a buck slipping by and maximizes your opportunity, especially for close-range bow shots.
- Natural Barriers: Clearing debris can be piled to create thick, brushy screens and natural security cover that borders food plots or travel paths. When bucks feel safe, they move more freely, bringing them out of the thicket and into your sight during legal shooting hours.
The Augusta Soil Secret: Turning Red Clay into High-Protein Forage
If you’re aiming to build a productive food plot in Georgia, understanding and overcoming the region’s red clay is essential. Augusta’s soil presents unique challenges, but with the right approach, you can transform it into a haven for high-protein forage that attracts and sustains healthy deer herds.
- Soil Correction: Professional soil testing and lime application are musts for counteracting the acidic nature of Georgia clay. These steps lay the groundwork for nutrient-rich plots and help your crops thrive rather than struggle.
- Recommended Crops: Local favorites like lablab, known for its drought resistance during Georgia summers, forage soybeans, and crimson clover deliver high nutrition and resilience, making them ideal for Augusta’s hunting properties.
- Highlight: Want to see how we tackle dense Georgia brush and stubborn stumps? Visit our Augusta Land Clearing page to discover how our specialized equipment turns challenging terrain into successful hunting plots.
Hunters often worry about heavy machinery spooking deer. We have the experience to ensure that your hunting area is productive for years to come.
For a successful food plot in the Augusta region, selecting seeds that can handle local red clay and intense Georgia summers is essential. Here are recommended seed varieties categorized by their primary role on your hunting property:
Warm-Season Varieties (Spring/Summer Planting)
Planted from April to June, these varieties provide high-protein forage during the critical antler-growth and nursing periods.
- Iron & Clay Cowpeas: A regional favorite that is highly palatable, high in protein, and more drought-tolerant than standard peas.
- Forage Soybeans: Varieties like Eagle Seeds are bred specifically for heavy grazing and can produce high tonnage through the summer months.
- Lablab: A vining legume that thrives in Augusta's heat and is often superior to other legumes in protein and phosphorus levels.
- Grain Sorghum (Milo): Often used in mixes to provide a "trellis" for climbing peas while also offering carbohydrate-rich seed heads in late summer.
Cool-Season Varieties (Fall/Winter Planting)
Planted from late August to October, these provide consistent attraction throughout the Georgia hunting season.
- Cereal Grains (Oats, Wheat, and Rye): These are reliable "money plots" for Augusta hunters; cereal rye is particularly graze-tolerant.
- Crimson Clover: This annual clover germinates quickly to provide immediate nutrition and often doubles as a soil builder.
- Austrian Winter Peas: Often called a "candy crop" because deer find them highly attractive during the early bow and gun seasons.
- Brassicas (Radish & Turnips): While sometimes less favored in the Deep South, specialized varieties like Tillage Radish or Purple Top Turnips can provide late-season energy after the first frost.
Hunters often worry about heavy machinery spooking deer. We have the experience to ensure that your hunting area is productive for years to come.
Perennial Options (Year-Round Success)
For long-term plots that last 3–5 years, consider these hardier options:
- Ladino White Clovers: Varieties like Durana or Osceola are persistent even in the heavy clay of the Georgia Piedmont and can survive shorter droughts.
- Chicory: Known for a deep taproot that makes it highly drought-resistant, chicory provides nutritious forage well into the hot Georgia summer.
To ensure these seeds thrive, remember that soil preparation is the most critical step. For professional site preparation and land clearing tailored for these plots, you can consult with BHH Land Management to establish the ideal foundation for your hunting property.
