By species

Wildlife food plots, by game species

Deer get most of the attention, but food plots work for turkey, dove, waterfowl, quail, and elk too — each wants different plantings. Pick a species for the best crops and seeding rates.

Turkey

Green forage + insects for poults, plus seed and grain into fall and winter.

Dove

Lots of small seed on open, bare ground birds can walk and feed on.

Waterfowl

High-energy grain you can shallow-flood in fall for ducks.

Quail & Upland

Seed producers, legumes for insects, and open structure at ground level.

Elk

Big, tough perennial forage that stands up to heavy grazing.

Planting for deer? Start with the food plot calculator or browse all crops.

New to plots? A broadcast spreader and a food plot seed mix cover most first plantings, whatever you're hunting. Amazon affiliate links.