Better habitat starts with a better plan.
At Pro Plots, we provide comprehensive habitat consulting, food plot planning, and soil testing in Green Lake, Wisconsin and surrounding areas for landowners who want to get more out of their hunting or recreational property.
Whether you recently purchased land, want to improve an existing hunting property, or simply are not sure where to begin, our father-and-son team can help evaluate your property and develop a practical plan around your goals.
Instead of guessing what your land needs, we take the time to look at the bigger picture—including food, cover, bedding, access, soil conditions, wildlife movement, and the overall layout of the property.
Our goal is to help you make the right improvements in the right places.
Complete Habitat & Property Consulting
Every property has strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities.
Some properties have plenty of food but lack security cover.
Others have great bedding habitat but poor access.
Some have food plots that consistently struggle because the soil conditions or planting strategy are not right.
Pro Plots can help evaluate these different factors and develop a habitat improvement plan that fits your acreage, goals, and budget.
Our consulting services may include recommendations for:
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Food plot locations
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Food plot design
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Soil testing
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Seed selection
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Whitetail bedding areas
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Hinge cutting
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Native grass establishment
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Wildflower plantings
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Wildlife cover
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Travel corridors
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Hunting access
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Trail placement
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Screening
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Waterfowl habitat
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Turkey habitat
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Pheasant habitat
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Deer habitat improvements
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Long-term property maintenance
You do not need to know exactly what your property needs before contacting us.
That is what the consultation is for.
Professional Food Plot Consulting
A food plot should have a purpose.
Some plots are designed to provide additional nutrition. Others are intended to create a destination food source or improve hunting opportunities.
The right approach depends on your property.
Pro Plots can evaluate potential food plot locations based on factors such as:
We can then help determine what type of food plot strategy makes sense for the site.
If you already have food plots that are not performing well, we can also help identify potential problems and develop a plan for improvement.
Soil Testing for Food Plots
One of the most important steps in creating a productive food plot happens before planting.
Soil testing gives you a better understanding of what is happening beneath the surface.
Without knowing your soil conditions, it is easy to spend money on seed, fertilizer, and equipment without addressing the actual needs of the plot.
Pro Plots can incorporate soil testing into your food plot and habitat planning process.
Depending on the test and property, soil analysis can help provide valuable information about factors such as:
This information can help us make more informed decisions about how the plot should be prepared and managed.
Why Soil pH Matters
Soil pH can have a significant impact on how effectively plants use available nutrients.
If the soil conditions are not suitable for the planting, simply adding more seed or fertilizer may not solve the problem.
Testing allows us to understand the existing conditions before making recommendations.
That means your food plot plan can be based on actual information rather than guesswork.
For landowners who have repeatedly struggled with food plot establishment, soil testing is often a good place to start.
Stop Guessing With Your Food Plots
One of the most common mistakes with food plots is repeating the same process every season and hoping for a different result.
If your plots are thin, inconsistent, overwhelmed by unwanted vegetation, or simply not producing the way you expected, there may be an underlying issue.
A comprehensive evaluation may consider:
Soil.
Sunlight.
Drainage.
Site preparation.
Seed selection.
Planting timing.
Wildlife pressure.
Surrounding habitat.
By looking at the entire system, we can help determine where adjustments may provide the greatest benefit.
Whitetail Habitat Consulting
Food is only one piece of a successful whitetail property.
Deer also need security, bedding cover, travel routes, and areas where they can move through the property comfortably.
Our habitat consulting can look at the relationship between:
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Bedding areas
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Food sources
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Security cover
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Timber
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Native grasses
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Travel corridors
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Water
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Hunting access
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Stand locations
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Human pressure
The goal is to create a more complete property instead of making random improvements without considering how they work together.
Bedding Area & Cover Recommendations
Some properties need additional security cover more than they need another food plot.
Pro Plots can help identify areas that may be suitable for bedding improvements, hinge cutting, native grass establishment, or other forms of habitat enhancement.
We can also look at how bedding areas connect to food and travel routes.
For hunting properties, these relationships can be just as important as the individual habitat improvement itself.
Property Access & Hunting Strategy
A great habitat plan can lose effectiveness if accessing the property consistently disturbs the areas wildlife uses most.
That is why access should be considered when planning habitat improvements.
Depending on your goals, we can evaluate:
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Existing trails
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Entry and exit routes
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Food plot access
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Bedding area locations
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Screening opportunities
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Travel corridors
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Property layout
A thoughtful plan can help you improve habitat while still allowing you to use and hunt the property effectively.
Consulting for New Property Owners
Buying hunting or recreational land is exciting, but figuring out what to do with it can be overwhelming.
You may have dozens of potential projects in mind and no idea which one should come first.
Pro Plots can help you prioritize.
We can walk through your goals and identify projects that may provide the most value before you start spending money.
That may mean focusing first on food plots.
It may mean improving bedding cover.
It could mean native grass installation, trail improvements, soil testing, or simply leaving certain areas alone.
Not every acre needs to be changed.
A good habitat plan is as much about knowing what not to disturb as it is about knowing what to improve.
From Consulting to Installation
Pro Plots is more than a consulting company.
Once we develop a plan, we can also help complete the work.
Our additional services include:
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Food plot design and installation
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Soil preparation
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Food plot maintenance
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Hinge cutting
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Whitetail bedding area improvements
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Wildflower installation
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Prairie grass installation
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Deer habitat improvements
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Turkey habitat installation
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Pheasant habitat improvements
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Waterfowl habitat work
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Trail and access improvements
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Property maintenance
That means you do not have to hire someone to create a plan and then find another company to complete it.
We can help take your property from planning to implementation.
Habitat & Food Plot Consulting in Green Lake, Wisconsin
Pro Plots is based in Green Lake, Wisconsin and serves hunting and recreational landowners throughout Green Lake County and surrounding Central Wisconsin areas.
We work with property owners around:
If your property is located outside these areas, contact us and tell us where it is located.
We are happy to discuss your land and determine whether we can help.
Why Work With Pro Plots?
Local Father-and-Son Team
You work directly with the people evaluating and improving your property.
Property-Specific Recommendations
We do not believe every landowner needs the same habitat plan.
We make recommendations based on your actual property and goals.
Soil Testing & Data-Based Decisions
When appropriate, soil testing allows us to make better food plot recommendations instead of relying entirely on guesswork.
Complete Habitat Approach
We look beyond the food plot and consider bedding, cover, wildlife movement, access, and the rest of the property.
Consulting & Hands-On Installation
Once the plan is complete, Pro Plots can also help perform the work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a soil test before planting a food plot?
Soil testing can be extremely useful when establishing or improving a food plot because it provides information about the conditions you are actually working with. The need for testing will depend on the property and project.
What does a food plot soil test tell you?
Depending on the test, results may provide information about soil pH and nutrient levels along with recommendations for lime or fertilizer.
Can you help fix an existing food plot?
Yes. If your existing plot is struggling, we can evaluate the site, soil conditions, preparation methods, and surrounding habitat to help identify potential improvements.
Can you tell me where to put food plots?
Yes. Food plot placement can be part of our consulting process. We can consider soil, sunlight, access, bedding cover, wildlife movement, and the overall property layout.
Do you provide full property habitat plans?
Yes. We can look beyond individual food plots and discuss bedding areas, cover, native grasses, trails, access, and other improvements throughout the property.
Can Pro Plots complete the work after the consultation?
Yes. Depending on the project, Pro Plots can help with both planning and installation.
Let's Build a Plan for Your Property
You do not have to guess what your property needs.
Whether you want better food plots, improved deer habitat, more wildlife cover, or a complete plan for your hunting property, Pro Plots can help you determine where to start.
Fill out the Contact Us form above and tell us where your property is located, approximately how many acres you are working with, and what you would like to accomplish. We’ll review your information and get back to you as soon as possible to discuss your property and next steps.
Prefer to call?
John Feeney: (920) 858-4552
From soil testing and food plot planning to complete wildlife habitat improvements, we can help you create a plan that makes sense for your land.
Test the soil. Understand the property. Build a better habitat.