I just made a pond that i'm going to use to duck hunt out of and i live in eastern Washington. I don't know what to plant in and around the pond to provide the best attractant for the ducks. Would like to hear from anyone who has done this before.
It's a little late to plant and get much results this year on a new pond.
Maybe winter wheat in a couple of months around the edges might draw some geese for you. Lots of things that will work next spring.
CJS that will work in the south, if drought doesn't get them, but I'm worried about a frost being that he is in Washington State. I'm sorry, but I just don't know when it gets cold up there.
That's why I suggested winter wheat in a couple of months. I'm pretty sure he doesn't have time for any thing this season . I have family in Washington state, gets cold there early.
Japanese millet will work if you if you have 60-90 days before the first frost. It can be broadcast on mudflats. Jap Millet should not be completely submerged. It can be lightly flooded, but don't get above about half the plant or it may die. It's best to wait until it heads out before flooding if you can.
Ask your dad which type of millet it is. There are different varieties with different maturities. Seedland.com sells one that matures in 60-90 days. I did find cooperseeds.com that matures in 45-60 days. I've heard of a golden millet (a hybrid jap millet), but I'm not familiar with it yet, so I don't know the maturity rate.
I'm a homebuilder, but I have 430 acres that I mostly plant for deer/turkeys/doves. Most is wooded, with 6 1-2.5 acre plots for hunting. My knowledge has come from experience or asking others and retaining that information for future use.
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