| Theory 1: Herd & Flock |
Spring / Early Season |
Annual |
Very High |
Very High |
Moderate |
Maximum growth, antler development, brood support |
| Theory 2: One & Done |
Long-Term Plots |
Perennial |
High |
Moderate |
Low |
Remote plots, low maintenance, long-term forage |
| Theory 3: Sugar Shift |
Fall / Late Season |
Annual |
Moderate |
High |
Moderate |
Late-season attraction, cold weather feeding |
| Theory 4: Full Spectrum |
Heavy Grazing |
Annual |
High |
High |
Moderate |
High deer density, constant pressure plots |
| Theory 5: Long Game |
Nutrition / Longevity |
Perennial |
Very High |
Moderate |
Low |
Long-term nutrition, soil building, durable forage |