deer cocain

[leow]

I was reading the back of the bag and got a kick out of the claim that deer will destroy everything within a 10 foot circle of where the mineral lick is. It could happen. Are deer really attracted to this stuff, or is it just like a regular salt block. If so, have you noticed definate pattern change and creation of new trails. Second how often would i have to refresh it..

[LBR]

I put some out 10 or 15 years ago, and the deer kept returning to the spot for several years after that. It was weird--they didn't keep eating the dirt, but every time it rained there would be fresh footprints in the puddle, like they had intentionally stomped around in it.

As for how well it works, I think it depends on how much the deer in your area are craving minerals. If you have a natural mineral lick near there, they may not touch it.

I couldn't say if it changed any patterns--I put it in an area where the deer already traveled. Didn't have any increased sightings in the area. I've put out mineral salt and had similar results, except for the stomping part.

Chad

[Bowtech9]

We have been using it for years and I must say it has madea difference. The statement that the deer will eat the dirt is true! The sites were we have been putting it out the dirt is GONE. There are 6" deep holes and range from 3-6 ft around. The deer will find it no matter where you put it and keep coming back.

We hunt in PA where the deer are not that big in body as a rule but several years ago before the AR we shot a 10 pt buck with a 17" spread that only weighed 105 dressed. Now the wieght loss may be a result of the rut was in full and he was a active dude, if you know what I mean. LOL