Wow Flahunt, been doing a little homework? I truly appreciate all your
efforts and the information-That's stuff I can use. Here is how I think:
I love to experiment....If I'm planting food plots, I try "mixes" side by side
and also note the "types" and "species" of seeds in the mixes....I then buy
those same type seeds "individually" much cheaper and make my own mix
to see the results....

So, I do the same with minerals. fshafly2, I hear you loud and clear. I've
always heard, and believe, that deer will only "use" minerals when and if
needed.....My deer herd seems very healthy and my bucks have nice racks, but just always experimenting and trying to take it to another level.
For what it is worth, I also plant food plots, honeysuckle, fruit trees, berry
bushes, feed year round, and fertilize native species such as oak trees and so on.

Now, I'm not a cattle specialist and I obviously know that deer are NOT
cattle or horses. But, if "pasture mineral" or "general purpose mineral" has the same "minerals" (like the same seeds in a food plot), and my "mix" is
cheaper, then is my "mineral mix" not as beneficial because it doesn't have
a deer picture or cost 10 times as much?? Just food for thought!

I put out a "mineral mix" two weeks ago, along with cameras, that contained dry molasses, rock salt, and minerals....Will let you know
how it turns out!

One more question....Trace minerals?? Do your bags actually say
trace minerals?? Can you also give me the break down of the contents
and percentages those?? Thank you again.....