RE: MINERAL BLOCKS
Deer in my neck of the woods come out of the woodwork in early spring when we set up mineral blocks to draw them to the cameras. I would also look into Deer coCain or another attractant as I personally have found them to work just as effectively, though many others have not. Just remember if you do use them and it is illegal in your state to hunt over bait or mineral licks, you need to make sure they are completely gone before the hunting seasons as to avoid accusations (especially if you mangage to nail that record breaker!).