BIG RIVER
Weight: 40.0 lb
Because Average Just Won’t Cut It.™
Big River™ by Backwoods Premium Wildlife Products® is a high-performance, multi-season food plot blend built to thrive across diverse conditions and soil types. This versatile mix combines premium cereal grains, annual and perennial clovers, and forage brassicas to deliver unmatched attraction and year-round nutrition.
Whether you’re establishing a fresh plot or overseeding an existing clover stand, Big River™ excels in both productivity and resilience. The result is a dense, cold-hardy plot that stays green deep into the winter — providing essential forage during the toughest months. Proven at the Backwoods Testing Grounds™, it’s a go-to choice for land managers who demand real results, season after season.
Regular price
$52.49 USD
Regular price
Price Per Acre:
Drill: $78.74
Broadcast: $94.48
Drill: $78.74
Broadcast: $94.48
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BIG RIVER
Regular price
$52.49 USD
Regular price
Superior Forage Quality: Big River™ is formulated with premium cereal grains, annual and perennial clovers, and forage brassicas, providing top-notch forage quality that supports wildlife health and attraction throughout the year.
Year-Round Nutrition: The mix of perennial and annual clovers ensures continuous nutrition and appeal, offering a reliable food source for wildlife across different seasons, enhancing habitat sustainability.
Enhanced Winter Nutrition: The inclusion of forage brassicas maximizes tonnage, providing essential nutrition during the colder months. Cereal grains add a winter-hardy forage option that ensures superior nutritional value, palatability, and digestibility during winter.
Clover Maintenance and Enhancement: Big River™ serves as an exceptional blend for clover maintenance, ideal for overseeding existing clover plots in the fall. It thickens clover stands, resulting in lush, vibrant plots that improve overall plot health and attractiveness.
Proven Success: This blend boasts a proven track record of success in fostering wildlife health and attraction, making it a reliable choice for hunters and wildlife managers looking to improve their food plots.
Highly Attractive Hunting Plot: Designed with the practical considerations of plot management in mind, Big River™ offers a highly attractive hunting plot during the fall and winter months. Its strategic formulation ensures that wildlife are drawn to the plot, enhancing hunting opportunities.
Year-Round Nutrition: The mix of perennial and annual clovers ensures continuous nutrition and appeal, offering a reliable food source for wildlife across different seasons, enhancing habitat sustainability.
Enhanced Winter Nutrition: The inclusion of forage brassicas maximizes tonnage, providing essential nutrition during the colder months. Cereal grains add a winter-hardy forage option that ensures superior nutritional value, palatability, and digestibility during winter.
Clover Maintenance and Enhancement: Big River™ serves as an exceptional blend for clover maintenance, ideal for overseeding existing clover plots in the fall. It thickens clover stands, resulting in lush, vibrant plots that improve overall plot health and attractiveness.
Proven Success: This blend boasts a proven track record of success in fostering wildlife health and attraction, making it a reliable choice for hunters and wildlife managers looking to improve their food plots.
Highly Attractive Hunting Plot: Designed with the practical considerations of plot management in mind, Big River™ offers a highly attractive hunting plot during the fall and winter months. Its strategic formulation ensures that wildlife are drawn to the plot, enhancing hunting opportunities.
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Triticale
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Oats
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Wheat
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Whitecloud Crimson Clover
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Ladino Clover
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Forage Turnips
1. Preparation: Traditional Broadcasting: Start with a clean, smooth seed bed to facilitate even seed distribution and maximize growth potential.
2. Soil Testing: Conduct a soil test to determine pH and nutrient levels. Adjust the soil pH to 6.0-7.0 using lime if necessary. Apply appropriate fertilizers based on the soil test results to ensure optimal growth conditions.
3. Seed Rate:
- Broadcasting on Prepared Seed Bed: Spread Big River™ seed at a rate of 90 lbs per acre.
- No-Till Broadcasting: Increase the broadcast rate by 20% - 25% to ensure adequate coverage.
- Drilling: Reduce the rate to 75 lbs per acre to ensure optimal density and coverage.
4. Planting Depth: Ensure seeds are planted at a depth of 1/4 to 1/2 inch. Achieving good seed-to-soil contact is crucial. If broadcasting, follow up by covering the seeds either by cultipacking, crimping existing crop down over the seed, or dragging to bury them slightly. This step is essential for successful germination.
5. Timing: Plant Big River™ in the Fall. Ensure planting occurs 60-75 days before the first expected frost to allow adequate time for establishment.
6. Moisture: Ensure the soil is adequately moist during the planting process. Irrigate the area if possible if there has been insufficient rainfall to help seeds establish. Consistent moisture is crucial for the rapid growth of the blend.
7. Maintenance: Monitor the plot regularly for weed competition and manage as necessary. Ensure consistent moisture through rainfall or irrigation to support growth.
For more information about designing and planting your food plots, refer to our Food Plot Design Guide and Planting Guide.
2. Soil Testing: Conduct a soil test to determine pH and nutrient levels. Adjust the soil pH to 6.0-7.0 using lime if necessary. Apply appropriate fertilizers based on the soil test results to ensure optimal growth conditions.
3. Seed Rate:
- Broadcasting on Prepared Seed Bed: Spread Big River™ seed at a rate of 90 lbs per acre.
- No-Till Broadcasting: Increase the broadcast rate by 20% - 25% to ensure adequate coverage.
- Drilling: Reduce the rate to 75 lbs per acre to ensure optimal density and coverage.
4. Planting Depth: Ensure seeds are planted at a depth of 1/4 to 1/2 inch. Achieving good seed-to-soil contact is crucial. If broadcasting, follow up by covering the seeds either by cultipacking, crimping existing crop down over the seed, or dragging to bury them slightly. This step is essential for successful germination.
5. Timing: Plant Big River™ in the Fall. Ensure planting occurs 60-75 days before the first expected frost to allow adequate time for establishment.
6. Moisture: Ensure the soil is adequately moist during the planting process. Irrigate the area if possible if there has been insufficient rainfall to help seeds establish. Consistent moisture is crucial for the rapid growth of the blend.
7. Maintenance: Monitor the plot regularly for weed competition and manage as necessary. Ensure consistent moisture through rainfall or irrigation to support growth.
For more information about designing and planting your food plots, refer to our Food Plot Design Guide and Planting Guide.