With CWD and tuberculosis threatening deer and elk in many states, no one should be baiting, feeding or using deer atractants like suckers, salt, or mineral piles anymore, unless they are absolutely sure no other deer will be using the same site, and unless they are absolutely sure none of the deer in the area have anything contagious. Most northern and western states are now banning baiting and feeding, because any time you have numerous deer coming in to one area on a regular basis, there is a chance of spreading disease.

That being said, salt is an attractant, and does the deer no good. If you put out salt, give it to the deer in the form of minerals, so they get what they need. Also, because deer can't chew with their front teeth, they can't use salt/mineral blocks effectively. You're better off giving them granulated minerals and pouring it on the ground. How long it lasts depends on rain fall, and how many other animals (deer, raccoon, skunk, opossum) use the area. 6 mos to a year.

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T.R. Michels, writer, speaker
Trinity Mountain Outdoors
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Edited by - trmichels on 10/18/2002 11:07:13