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Choose the right food plot product for you.
PRODUCT
DESCRIPTION
LONGEVITY
IDEAL pH NEEDED
SEED DEPTH
Imperial
Whitetail™
Clover
Blend of specifically selected high protein, highly attractive clover varieties. Contains clovers genetically developed for whitetail deer food plots.
3-5 Years
6.5 – 7.0
1/8 in. or less
Imperial
Chicory
PLUS™
A premium food plot blend of Imperial Clover plus the
added benefit of our exclusive WINA-100 Brand perennial forage chicory. Specially engineered for high heat &
extended summer drought climates.
3-5 Years
6.0 – 7.0
1/8 in. or less
Imperial
Double-Cross™
A perennial that combines Imperial Whitetail Clover with
the Whitetail Institute’s brassicas for quick early season
production, fast growth and late season tonnage along
with the longevity of Imperial Whitetail Clover
3-5 Years
6.5-7.5
1/8 in. or less
Imperial
Alfa-Rack™
PLUS™
Alfa-Rack PLUS contains X-9 Technology, a superior
blend of grazing alfalfas, chicory and clovers genetically
developed specifically for whitetail deer food plots.
3-5 Years
6.5 – 7.0
or higher
1/8 in. or less
Imperial
Edge™
EDGE contains the Whitetail Institute’s Golden Jumpstart annual clovers, which establish
quickly and begin attracting deer right away. It is extremely drought resistant as well as
cold-tolerant. The perennial components include forage varieties such as sanfoin and X-9
grazing alfalfas, as well as the Institute's proprietary forages Persist™ forb, and WINA100™chicory. Additional legumes in EDGE boost cold tolerance even further.
3-5 years
6.5 – 7.0 or
higher
1/8 in. or less
Imperial
Extreme™
Blend of high protein, highly attractive forages including
an evergreen forb and chicory that withstand adverse
soils and growing conditions such as low pH and low
rainfall.
3-5 Years
5.4 – 7.5
1/8 in. or less
Imperial
Chic
Magnet™
WINA 100 Brand perennial forage chicory. More tender and palatable, less waxy and more attractive to deer than chicories traditionally planted for deer. Can be planted alone or overseeded into
existing plots to add attraction and drought resistance.
Up to 3
Years
6.0
or higher
1/8 in. or less
Imperial
PowerPlant™
Blend of high protein, heat and drought resistant summer forages such as forage
soybeans, forage peas and Lab Lab that produces several tons of highly attractive
highly nutritious forage even during the hot summer months. Also contains sunflower and sorghum used as structural plants for the forage plants to grow on.
Spring,
Summer
and early
Fall
6.0 – 7.5
1/2 in. – 1 in.
Imperial
Tall Tine Tubers™
Designed to provide deer with two food sources (forage and tubers) for late fall
through winter. Unlike commodity-seed type turnips, TALL TINES TUBERS is the only
tuber variety specifically developed for whitetail deer food plots with maximum forage
tonage. Establishes quickly, is extremely cold tolerant and attractive to deer.
Fall to
Spring
6.0 – 7.0
1/8 in. or less
Imperial
Winter-Greens™
Unique annual brassica blend designed for late season
hunting/food source. Preferred 4 to 1 over other brassica
blends. Stands tall through cold winter temperatures and
snow. A lush, tall-growing brassica.
Fall to
Spring
6.0 – 7.0
1/8 in. or less
Imperial
No-Plow™
Blend of highly attractive, high protein, fast growing annuals including winter hardy high sugar forage grasses,
clover, brassicas and canola. Ideal for areas where little
to no tillage equipment can be used.
Up to 1
Year
6.0 – 7.5
1/8 in. or less
Imperial
BowStand™
Designed with Bow Hunters in mind by making funnels, pinch-points, trails and
other small, remote bow stands even more attractive to deer. Contains a soil pH
booster and can be planted with minimal effort, even in partially shaded sites. A
unique blend of 12 forage components that keep deer coming, with both early
season attraction and sustained grazing tolerance for late season.
Up to 1
Year
5.5 – 7.5
1/8 in. or less
Secret Spot and Secret Spot XL are blends of 15 varieties
of highly attractive annual forages that are designed to be
used in remote areas known only to you and your deer. Use
Secret Spot XL for larger clearings in the woods.
Up to 1
Year
5.5 – 7.5
1/8 in. or less
Blend of WINA brand high sugar oats, WINA brand forage brassicas and winter peas to provide forage in both
the early and late hunting seasons.
Fall to
Spring
6.0 – 7.0
1/4 in. under
loose soil
Highly attractive, cold tolerant and high sugar blend of
WINA brand oats, wheat, and triticale.
Fall to
Spring
6.0 – 7.0
1/2 in. – 1-1/2 in.
Imperial
Secret Spot™
™
Secret Spot XL
Imperial
Pure
Attraction™
Imperial
Forage Oats™
There’s one for virtually every geographic/planting situation.
SUNLIGHT
PROTEIN CONTENT
4-6 hours
Up to 30% 35%
DEER USAGE
FERTILIZER
All Year
Planting= 6-24-24
400 lb./acre
Maintenance=
0-20-20
300-400 lbs./acre
All Year
Planting= 6-24-24
400 lb./acre
Maintenance=
0-20-20
300-400 lbs./acre
All Year
Planting= 17-17-17
400lb/acre
Maintenance=
0-20-20
300lbs./acre
All Year
Planting= 6-24-24
400 lb./acre
Maintenance=
0-20-20
300-400 lbs./acre
All Year
Planting = 6-24-24
400 lb./acre
Maintenance =
0-20-20
300-400 lbs./acre
All Year
Planting= 17-17-17
400 lb./ acre
Maintenance= 34-0-0
100 lb./acre when plants 3-4 in. tall,
& 17-17-17
200 lbs./acre annually
Spring and/or Fall
All Year
Planting= 20-20-20
400 lb./ acre
Maintenance= 34-0-0
100 lb./acre when plants 3-4 in. tall, &
20-20-20
300 lbs./acre annually
25 lbs.
Developed for a
wide variety of soils
Spring and Summer: Note: It is importantt to not plantt PowerPlant
untill afterr the last chance of frost.
PowerPlantt needs a soil temperature of at least 65º F to germinate
Spring, Summer
and early Fall
13-13-13
400 lbs./acre
6 lbs.
Medium to
well-drained soil.
Late Summer and/or
Fall (at least 50 days
prior to first frost)
Fall/Winter
Planting = 20-20-20
400 lbs./acre
Maintenance = 34-0-0
100 lbs./acre when
plants are 3-6 in. tall
Up to 36%
6 lbs.
Well-drained
to heavy soils
Late Summer and/or
Fall (at least 50 days
prior to first frost)
Fall/Winter
Planting = 20-20-20
400 lb./acre
Maintenance = 34-0-0
when plants are
3-6 in. tall.
2-4 hours
Up to 36%
17-25 lbs.
(depending on
soil preparation)
Virtually anywhere good
seed-to-soil contact
can be attained
Spring and/or Fall
Spring plantings: (Spring
through early winter)
Fall Plantings:
(Fall through early
summer)
Planting= 13-13-13
400 lb./ acre
Maintenance = 34-0-0
100 lbs./acre when
plants 3-4 in. tall
2-4 hours
Up to 36%
4 lbs. will plant
4,500 sq. ft.
Virtually anywhere good
seed-to-soil contact can
be attained.
Fall
Fall through
Winter
Planting = 13-13-13
25 lbs./4,500 sq. ft.
4 lbs. will plant
4,500 sq.ft.
10 lbs. will plant
11,250 sq. ft.
Virtually anywhere good
seed-to-soil contact can
be attained.
Fall
Fall through
Winter
Planting S.S.= 13-13-13
25 lbs./4,500
Planting S.S. XL= 33-0-0
100 lbs./11,250
Up to 36%
26 lbs. / 1/2acre
Well- drained
soils to heavy soils
Fall to Spring
Planting = 20-20-20
400 lb./acre
Maintenance = 34-0-0
when plants are
3-6 in. tall.
N/A
45 lbs. will plant
1/2 acre
Fall/Winter
Planting = 20-20-20
400 lb./acre
Maintenance = 34-0-0
when plants are
3-6 in. tall.
4-6 hours
4-6 hours
3-5 hours
3-5 hours
3-5 hours
4-6 hours
4-6 hours
4-6 hours
4-6 hours
2-4 hours
4-6 hours
4-6 hours
Up to 44%
Up to 36%
Up to 35%
Up to 44%
Up to 36%
Up to 44%
Up to 36%
Up to 36%
Up to 36%
Up to 44%
LBS.SEED/ACRE
TYPE OF SOIL
8 lbs.
Heavy soils that
hold moisture such as
river bottoms, clay,
and loam
6.67 lbs.
Slightly well-drained
soils to heavy soils that
hold moisture
8lbs.
Heavy Soils that hold
moisture such as river
bottoms, clay, and loam
17 lbs.
Well-drained soils such
as hilltops or hillsides
26 lbs.
Well-drained soils such
as hilltops or hillsides
22.5 lbs.
From poor soils to best
soils, low to high pH, any
area that receives 15-60”
of annual rainfall
3 lbs or more
Slightly well-drained
soils to heavy soils
Medium to well-drained
WHEN PLANTED*
Spring and/or Fall
Spring and/or Fall
Fall
Spring and/or Fall
Spring and/or Fall
Spring and/or Fall
Fall
Fall
• In most areas. See planting map for details.
Answer the questions below to help guide you
through the selection diagram and determine the
best food plot product that meets your specific
needs and goals.
PERENNIAL or ANNUAL
Do you want a perennial or an annual?
Perennial = single planting lasts multiple years (3-5 years on average).
Annual = needs to be planted each year.
EQUIPMENT
Do you have tillage equipment?
Examples = Disc, plow, cultpacker (something to turn over soil and create seed bed).
SOIL TYPE
What is your soil type?
Well drained = Light, upland soils or sandier soils such as hilltops and
hillsides.
Holds Moisture = Heavy soils such as river or creek bottoms, clay or
heavy loam.
PLANTING CONDITIONS
Planting Conditions / Soil Conditions?
What is your soil pH? How much rainfall do you receive? Do you have
excessive heat and dry periods?
4B. What is your daily sunlight total?
All perennials need a minimum of 4 hours of sunlight daily.
4C. When do you want your food plot to produce?
Year-round? Spring, Summer and Fall? Fall and Winter?
4D. What type of area will you be planting?
Will you be planting in a small clearing or opening or will you be planting
in larger clearings (1/4 – 1/2 acre) or more?
PLANTING DATES fOR CLOvER, ALfA-RACk PLUS, ExTREME, NO-PLOW,
ChICORY PLUS, ChIC MAGNET AND EDGE
Call for planting dates
Apr 1 - July 1
Apr 15 - June 15
Aug 1 - Sept 1
Coastal: Feb 1 - Mar 1
Sept 1 - Oct 15
Southern Piedmont:
Feb 15 - Apr 1
Aug 15 - Oct 1
Mountain Valleys:
Mar 1 - Apr 15
Aug 1 - Sept 15
Feb 1 - Apr 1
Aug 1 - Sept 30
Feb 1 - Apr 15
Sept 1 - Nov 1
North: Mar 15 - May 1
Aug 1 - Sept 15
South: Mar 1 - Apr 15
Aug 15 - Oct 15
Apr 1 - June 15
July 15 - Aug 25
Apr 1 - May 15
Aug 1 - Aug 31
Mar 20 - May 15
Aug 1 - Sept 15
Sept 15 - Nov 15
Feb 5 - Mar 1
North: Sept 5 - Nov 15
South: Sept 25 - Nov 15
Feb 15 - Apr 1
Sept 1 - Oct 30
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North: Sept 15 - Nov 25
South: Oct 5 - Nov 30
Mar 1 - May 15
Aug 1 - Sept 1
Feb 1 - Apr 15
Aug 20 - Sept 30
Apr 15 - June 15
July 1 - Aug 15
May 15 -July 1
May 1 - June 15
July 1 - Aug 15
May 15 - July 1
North: Sept 5 - Nov 15
South: Sept 25 - Nov 15
Feb 1 - Mar 1
Coastal: Sept 25 - Oct 15
Piedmont: Sept 1 - Oct 5
Mountain Valleys:
Aug 25 - Oct 15
PLANTING DATES fOR DOUBLE-CROSS, PURE ATTRACTION,
SECRET SPOT AND BOWSTAND
Aug 1 - Sept 1
Coastal: Sept 1 - Oct 15
Piedmont: Aug 15 - Oct 1
Mountain Valleys:
Aug 1 - Sept 15
Call for planting dates
Call for planting dates
Aug 1 - Sept 30
Sept 1 - Nov 1
North: Aug 1 - Sept 15
South: Aug 15 - Oct 15
July 15 - Aug 25
Aug 1 - Aug 31
Aug 1 - Sept 15
Sept 15 - Nov 15
North: Sept 5 - Nov 15
South: Sept 25 - Nov 15
Sept 1 - Oct 30
North: Sept 5 - Nov 15
South: Sept 25 - Nov 15
Coastal: Sept 25 - Oct 15
Piedmont: Sept 1 - Oct 5
Mountain: Aug 25 - Oct 15
North: Sept 15 - Nov 25
South: Oct 5 - Nov 30
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July 1 - Aug 15
June 15 - July 15
July 15 - Aug 31
July 1 - Aug 15
Aug 1 - Sept 1
Aug 20 - Sept 30
PLANTING DATES fOR WINTER-GREENS™ AND TALL TINE TUBERS™
Call for planting dates
Call for planting dates
July 1 - Sept 1*
Coastal: Aug 15 - Sept 30
Southern Piedmont:
Aug 1 - Sept 15
Mountain Valleys:
July 15 - Sept 15
July 15 - Sept 15
Aug 1 - Oct 1
North: July 15 - Sept 15
South: Aug1 - Oct 1
North: July 20 - Aug 1*
South: July 5 - Aug 15*
July 1 - Aug 15
July 15 - Sept 15*
Sept 15 - Nov 15
North: Sept 5 - Nov 1
Central: Sept 15 - Nov 15
South: Sept 25 - Nov 15
North: Aug 15 - Oct 1
South: Sept 5 - Oct 20
North: Sept 5 - Oct 30
Central: Sept 15 - Nov 15
South: Sept 25 - Nov 15
Coastal: Sept 1 - Oct 1
Piedmont: Aug 15 - Sept 20
Mountain Valleys:
Aug 5 - Sept 15
North: Sept 15 - Nov 15
Central: Sept 25 - Nov 15
South: Oct 5 - Nov 30
PLANTING DATES
fOR IMPERIAL
POWERPLANT™
May 20 - June 30
May 1 - June 30
April 1 - May 31
June 20 - July 31*
Do not plant
PowerPlant in
black areas.
*Do not plant PowerPlant until soil temperatures reach a constant 65 degrees F.
Wait as long as necessary for soil temperatures to reach a constant 65 degrees F
before planting PowerPlant.
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July 15 - Sept 1
Aug 1 - Sept 30
July 1 - Aug 15
June 15 - July 15
July 15 - Aug 31
July 1 - Aug 15
* Earlier (spring) planting dates may be
applicable. Call Whitetail institute for
more information.
** For northern Pennsylvania, earlier
(spring) planting dates may be applicable. Call Whitetail Institute for more information
IMPORTANT!
For optimal production,
plant at least 50 days before
first frost.
PLANTING DATES fOR IMPERIAL
WhITETAIL fORAGE OATS™
Use the map below as a guideline for when to plant Imperial Whitetail Forage Oats in
your area. For best results, wait to plant until excessively hot, droughty summer
weather has passed.
August 15 - September 15
September 1 - October 1
September 1 - October 20
Imperial Whitetail Forage Oats
is highly cold-tolerant and designed to provide abundant forage from fall into spring in the
southern U.S. and from fall into
winter in colder climates.
Select the Imperial Whitetail food Plot Products that
PERENNIAL FOOD PLOT PRODUCTS
Do You Have
Planting Equipment?
YES
SOIL TYPE
NO
LIMITED EQUIPMENT
Use EXTREME
If no equipment is available, proceed to
annual diagram – no equipment section
Holds Moisture
Moist or Somewhat
Well-Drained
Well-Drained
a
PLANT
a
PLANT
Planting Conditions
pH 6.5 or >
Rainfall 32” or >
Fertile Soil
pH 5.4 or >
Rainfall 15” – 60”
Well-drained Soil
PLANT
PLANT
RainBond is a revolutionary new seed enhancement,
exclusive to Whitetail Institute, that is both plant and
environment friendly. Rainbond is a polymer coating that
can store over 200 times its weight in water, and
maintains applied water in the root zone more effectively
increasing water use efficiency by up to 50%. RainBond
enhances seed to soil contact and also helps maintain a
constant supply of moisture to germinating seeds, which
could be the difference between getting a good, healthy
stand or replanting.
Best fit Your Situation from the Diagrams Below…
ANNUAL FOOD PLOT PRODUCTS
Do You Have
Planting Equipment?
YES
SOIL TYPE
Well-Drained
NO
SOIL TYPE
Well-Drained
& Holds Moisture
Holds Moisture
Planting Conditions
pH 6.0 or > with
20” >
Annual Rainfall
pH 6.0 or >
pH 5.5 or >
6> Hours Sun
2-6 Hours Sun
B
4 Hours Sun
Fall & Winter
Food Plot
C
Spring or Fall
Food Plot
Fall & Winter
Food Plot
Spring, Summer,
Fall Food Plot
PLANT
PLANT
Remote Area.
Small clearings in
the woods.
For Plantings
4500 sq.ft.
PLANT
D
For those
larger
clearings
in the woods.
PLANT
Less Remote.
Larger Opening.
Power Lines,
Log Roads.
1/4 acre or >
PLANT
Imperial Whitetail®
Products
DO Make
a Big
Difference!
keys to food Plot Success
fOOD PLOT MAINTENANCE:
Site Selection:
Fertilization: See the product chart for recommended rates and ratios. Remember the fertilizer ratio
formula: NITROGEN – PHOSPHORUS – POTASSIUM.
• Location is key to a successful food plot. Because deer (especially
bucks) prefer to eat in areas close to cover, plant your food plot in
areas that border cover or as close to cover as possible.
• Plant in an area that contains soil that is appropriate for the food plot
product that you are growing. (See individual food plot profiles to
identify appropriate soil type.)
Size:
• Minimum — where possible, a food plot should be at least 1/4 acre
in size to help avoid overgrazing. 1 acre = 43,560 sq. ft. (roughly the
size of a football field).
Number:
• The typical number of food plots should equal 2% — 6% of the land
available to you. Additional food plots may be needed if deer population is particularly high in your area.
Shape:
Mowing: Mowing can stimulate new growth of a
perennial food plot as well as help in weed control.
Mowing is best done with a rotary type mower.
THE FOLLOWING MOWING RECOMMENDATIONS
ARE FOR PERENNIAL FOOD PLOTS ONLY:
• Mowing times can vary but normally, mowing is
done several times in the spring and again in late
summer or early fall.
• Generally speaking, you should mow when your food
plot reaches 12” – 16”.
• You should never mow lower than 4” – 6” from the
ground.
• Do not mow when excessively hot or dry.
• If possible, the shape of food plots should be more rectangular and
narrow in shape than square and wide. This will cause the food plot
to naturally border more with cover. Again, put food plots as close to
heavy cover as possible.
Weed Control: Mowing several times per year
(see mowing section) will help prevent weeds from
going to seed and also stimulates growth of the food
plot.
Soil Test:
Herbicides: The Whitetail Institute offers herbicides that can be used on many Imperial perennial
food plots.
• A soil test is one of the most important steps in planting a food plot.
A soil test will tell you the condition of your soil and how much lime
and fertilizer your soil needs to maximize food plot forage growth.
See section on soil testing in selection section or back of product
bag.
Follow Planting Directions:
• Directions for planting the food plot product you choose can be
found on the back of each bag or refer to the planting chart presented
here. Following these directions will help ensure maximum food plot
success.
When to Plant:
• In most cases, food plot products can be planted in either spring or
fall. Planting times specific to your area can be found in the section
on planting times in this guide or on the back of each product bag.
Scientific research equals results! And, that’s what sets us apart
from any other food plot company in the world!
— The Whitetail Institute of North America
Whitetail Institute of North America
fOOD PLOT PLANTING TIPS
Soil Testing:
Soil testing is one of the most vital first steps in developing a successful food plot. A soil test will tell you soil characteristics such as
pH level and fertility and give you specific instructions on what
needs to be added to the soil for maximum performance.
b.
Soil pH:
A soil pH test tells you how acidic or alkaline your soil is. The pH
scale runs from 1–14 with 7 being neutral. Most plants perform
best in neutral pH ranging from 6.5 – 7.0. For various reasons,
most soils tend to be acidic in nature and require time to neutralize
the soil. We recommend buying agricultural lime in bulk. Bulk lime
is very inexpensive, average pricing ranging from $15.00 to $30.00
per ton delivered in most cases.
Soil Fertility:
Most soils have been depleted of vital nutrients such as nitrogen,
phosphorus and potassium due to farming practices and natural
vegetation growing on the land. A soil test will tell you how much
and what type fertilizer to use.
How to Take a Soil Test:
Soil testing is a simple procedure. You will need a bucket, probe,
shovel or spade and a plastic baggy or soil test bag.
1. Using the probe, shovel or spade, take 10 – 12 samples of soil
from your field. Make sure to get at least the top 4 – 6 inches
of soil as you will be turning over at least this much soil when
you disc.
2. Put all of the samples in the bucket and mix them together to
get a representative sample.
3. Put a sample of the mixture in the baggy or soil test bag.
4. The sample can be tested by many places including your soil
conservation office, extension office, state universities, ag
stores or by the Whitetail Institute. The cost of testing each
sample should range from $6.00 to $15.00.
How to Plant Imperial Whitetail Clover,
Alfa-Rack PLUS, Extreme, Chicory PLUS,
Chic Magnet, Winter-Greens, Double-Cross, Edge
and Tall Tine Tubers:
1. Take a soil test.
2. Plow, till or disc the ground to break-up the seed bed.
3. Apply appropriate amount of lime and fertilizer and disc these
to incorporate them with the soil.
4. Go over the food plot using a cultipacker, lawn roller or
weighted drag to compact the soil.
5. Broadcast the seed according to the seeding recommendations
found on the back of the bag.
6. Seed depth is critical. Seed should stay within the top 1/8 inch
of soil. When you broadcast the seed, notice how far your
boots sink into the soil.
a. If your boots are sinking into the soil more than 1 inch,
then you have a soft seed bed. If you have a soft seed bed,
after broadcasting seed, no additional steps should be
c.
done. Simply broadcast the seed and walk away. When the
next rain comes, the seed will be driven into the ground.
If your boots do not sink into the ground more than an
inch, then you have a firm seed bed. After broadcasting,
go back over the food plot with the cultipacker or heavy
roller to push the seed slightly to insure good seed to soil
contact.
DO NOT DISC THE SEED.
How to Plant No-Plow, BowStand, Secret Spot
and Secret Spot XL:
If you are able to use tillage equipment, follow the same steps for
planting Imperial Whitetail Clover.
Planting with Limited or No Tillage Equipment:
1. Remove vegetation and debris from food plot by spraying with
a weed and grass-killing herbicide such as 41% glysophate,
weed-eating, mowing, raking or whatever method needed to
get to the bare soil.
2. “Scratch” the soil by using a drag such as a harrow, fence-type
drag or by using a hand rake.
3. Apply appropriate lime and fertilizer as specified on the back of
bag you are planting.
4. Broadcast seed.
5. Go back over the food plot with the drag to give you good seed
to soil contact.
How to Plant Imperial PowerPlant, Pure Attraction and Forage Oats Plus:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Take a soil test.
Plow, till or disc the ground to break-up the seed bed.
Apply appropriate lime and fertilizer.
Lightly disc in or till lime and/or fertilizer.
Broadcast seed.
Lightly harrow or disc seed into soil.
PowerPlant should be planted 1/2 – 1-inch deep for best results. Pure Attraction should be covered in a thin layer of loose
soil no more than 1/4-inch deep.
Note: Planting time is critical for PowerPlant. Only plant when the
last threat of frost has passed. Soil temperatures need to be 65º F
or higher for proper germination to occur. Do not plant in wet soil.
WhITETAIL INSTITUTE Of NORTh AMERICA
A Remarkable Difference…
This antler is from a buck with no prior mineral or
vitamin supplementation. Could minerals have
made a difference? See for yourself.
…In JUST ONE YEAR!
∆
≈
This antler is from the same buck
the next year after the use of
Whitetail Institute Mineral/Vitamin Supplements. An obvious
difference can be realized in a
short period of time.
Why Use Minerals and Vitamins:
As you can see above, a mineral and vitamin supplementation program can produce
amazing results.
• Antlers are bone and require huge amounts of minerals and vitamins to produce.
• Hardened antlers are 55% mineral.
• Does require large amounts of minerals and vitamins for lactation and pregnancy.
Fawns and yearlings need high amounts of minerals to build their skeletal system.
• Most soils are either naturally low in minerals or have been depleted of minerals after
years of vegetation taking them out of the soil.
• Mineral content of the soil can be directly related to the probability of big-antlered
bucks being in the area.
Imperial 30-06™ Mineral/vitamin Supplement
• Contains all vital macro and trace minerals: Calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, zinc, copper, iodine, iron, selenium, manganese and cobalt.
• Contains essential vitamins A, D and E.
• Designed specifically for the mineral and vitamin needs of whitetail deer.
• Amounts and ratios are scientifically formulated to maximize digestion and
utilization.
• Powered by Devour, a revolutionary combination of taste and smell that triggers an irresistible draw to whitetail deer.
Imperial 30-06™ Plus Protein™ Mineral/vitamin
Supplement
• Contains all the essential minerals and vitamins found in Imperial 30-06 and
also contains 10% protein boost.
• Powered by Devour, a revolutionary combination of taste and smell that triggers an irresistible draw to whitetail deer.
When, how Much, and how to Use
Imperial 30-06 and Imperial 30-06 Plus Protein:
∆When to Use:
• Spring, Summer and Early Fall (During the growing process).
• March 1st – October 1st
∆How Many Sites:
• 1 site per every 40 – 100 acres.
∆How to Use:
• Find a well-used trail or crossing of two trails.
• Back-off of trail 6 – 10 feet into cover.
• Clear grass and debris from a 2 – 3 ft. diameter area.
∆How Much:
• Apply 5 – 20 lbs. on the sight and rake lightly (mix) with the top 1
– 2 inches of soil.
• Replenish every 2 – 4 weeks as needed during antler-growth season.
• Note: When first developing sites, try several locations to determine which are the most-used. Then, abandon the less-used sites
and continue using the more frequented sites.
MINERAL/vITAMIN SUPPLEMENT PRODUCTS
Cutting Edge™ INITIATE
• Designed for late winter/early spring (pre-green-up period).
• Contains high levels of protein and energy as well as minerals, vitamins, buffering agents, digestive aides and more.
• Designed to supply nutrients needed for antler growth and doe pregnancy.
• Powerfully attractive.
• Can be used by itself or if mixing with corn, use a ratio of 17 lbs. of Cutting Edge Initiate with every 100 lbs. of corn.
Cutting Edge™ OPTIMIZE
• Designed for spring and summer usage.
• Contains high levels of protein, minerals and vitamins.
• Designed to supply the exact nutrients needed for antler growth and doe lactation.
• Powerfully attractive.
Cutting Edge™ SUSTAIN
• Designed for fall/winter.
• Contains high levels of energy and protein as well as
minerals, vitamins, buffering agents, digestive aides
and more.
• Designed to supply nutrients needed to help deer
maintain body condition through the winter months.
• Powerfully attractive.
• Can be used by itself or if mixing with corn, use a
ratio of 17 lbs. of Cutting Edge Sustain with every
100 lbs. of corn.
When, how Much, and how to Use Cutting Edge Products:
∆When to Use:
∆How to Use:
Cutting Edge Initiate
February 1st – Spring Green-up
Cutting Edge Optimize
From Green-up – September 30th
Cutting Edge Sustain
October 1st – January 31st
∆How Many Sites:
• One site per every 40 – 100 acres.
• Find a well-used trail or crossing of 2 trails.
• Back-off of trail 6 – 8 feet INTO COVER.
• Clear grass and debris from 2 – 3-foot diameter area.
• Apply Initiate and Sustain on top of the ground or in a trough-type feeder. DO NOT MIX
WITH SOIL.
• Mix Optimize in with the soil.
• When using Cutting Edge Initiate and Sustain, a weather-protected bunk-type feeder can
also be used.
• Replenish as needed.
• Note: When first developing sites, try several locations to determine which are the mostused. Then, abandon the less-used sites and continue using the more frequented sites.
WhITETAIL INSTITUTE ATTRACTANT PRODUCTS
4-PLAY™ Break-A-Way Block
It’s four blocks in one! Just strike the block along the score lines and create four instant licks loaded
with all the top-quality minerals and vitamins needed for optimal antler growth and improved general
health of your whitetail population. Extremely attractive to deer.
MAGNET MIx™ Liquid
A powerful deer attractant. Attracts and holds deer exactly where you want them. Field-ready, concentrated formula has the taste and smell that drives deer wild. Nutrient enriched for improved diet,
Field-tested and proven effective. Non-toxic, very habit-forming so deer keep coming back for more.x
kRAZE™ flavored Attractant
The most powerful deer attractant to-date. Powered by Devour, a revolutionary combination of taste and
smell that triggers an irresistible draw to whitetail deer.
ACORN OBSESSION™ flavored Attractant
A super attractant with a concentrated acorn scent that gets their attention quick.
Grass
Control
Arrest Herbicide for Grass Control in Clover,
™
Alfalfa and Most Non-Grass Food Plots
Arrest
herbicide
™
Controls
Invasive
Grasses
Arrest™ Grass Control Herbicide is
available in two sizes:
1 pint (treats up to 20,000 sq. ft.)*
and 1 gallon (treats up to 3.5 acres)*
Clover field treated
with Arrest herbicide
• Gain more longevity from your food plots.
• Saves time and money. Less re-planting.
• Proven effective against grasses in field tests.
• Greatly reduces grass competition for soil
nutrients, moisture and valuable root space.
Untreated
STOP Nutrient Robbing Grasses &
Arrest™ and SLAY™ Herbicide Products are the property of and are manufactured exclusively for and distributed by The Whitetail Institute of North America.
Weed Control
SLAY™ Herbicide for Broadleaf Weed Control
in Clover and Alfalfa
SLAY
herbicide
™
Controls
Broadleaf
Weeds
• Gain more longevity from your food plots.
• Saves time and money. Less re-planting.
• Proven effective against broadleaf weeds.
• Greatly reduces broadleaf
SLAY™ Broadleaf Weed Control
weed competition for soil
herbicide is available in two sizes:
nutrients, moisture
4 ounces (treats up to 1 acre)*
and 1 pint (treats up to 4 acres)*
and valuable root space.
Surefire
Crop Oil Plus
is a tank additive that
helps the herbicide
stick to the weeds
which helps the herbicide penetrate the
weed aggressively.
…a hand sprayer or ATV sprayer attachment.
A pristine, weed and grass-free clover plot will produce more tinnage and maintain a longer life span —
saving you time and money.
Broadleaf Weeds in Your food Plots
* Additional information found on the label. Always follow label directions when using herbicides.