Trophy Rock
 

Has anyone used the trophy rock mineral block?... Are any of your blocks out there getting hit yet?? If so, what types of blocks are you using?..

RE: Trophy Rock
 

The rock works OK, but I make my own mix. I get twice as much for about the same money.

2 parts trace mineral
1 part crushed rock salt
1 part dicalcium phosphate

RE: Trophy Rock
 

You'll get MANY more animals to utilize a loose mineral than any block or rock type product. Try this one and you'll be impressed. Also, consider you can make 200# of this product for the cost of only 2 Trophy Rocks???

WHITETAIL DEER HOMEMADEMINERAL MIX RECIPE

Ingredients: Makes 200 lbs. for about $23.00

1 part Di-calcium phosphate, this is a dairy feed additive bought at feed stores.
Comes in 50lb Bags at around $11.00 you need one bag.

2 parts Trace mineral salt, the red and loose kind without the medications.
Comes in 50lb Bags at around $5.00 you need two bags.

1 part Stock salt, ice cream salt.
Comes in 50lb Bags at around $2.00 you need one bag.

Directions:

-Use a 3 pound or similar size coffee can to use as your measure for each part of the mix.

-Mix all together well but not until read to use, keep ingredients separate until ready to put to use.

-Dig or tear up a circle in the soil about 36 inches wide and about 6 inches deep.

-Mix your mineral mixture with the soil.

Maintenance:

-Replenish in 6 months with fresh supply of, mineral and then each year there after.

RE: Trophy Rock
 

Myself I have had great sucess in using Lucky Buck. The deer love it and it is showing in the head gear that they are growing.

RE: Trophy Rock
 

what happens if you do mix ahead of time? how long is ok to mix before taking it to the field? I’m not going to blow up my garage am I?[8D]

RE: Trophy Rock
 

Guys (THANK YOU MOBOWHUNTER):

listen to what Mobow says. It's even less than 1/2 the price. I took this recipe to Tractor Supply......and walked out with 200lbs of minerals for <$27.00!

I've used this to make 6 sites.......with more left over. What a bargain.....and what an attractant. I didn't even put trail cams at my feeder. I put them on the mineral lick.....on advice and a hunch. WOW. I've had as many as seven on it in one photo.

I dug a hole about 3x3x9"......and mixed up the minerals with the soil.

Bingo.

Thanks, again......for the advice, guys. I've had them on the minerals for about 6 weeks, now.

Jeff

RE: Trophy Rock
 

BowtechBo:

I keep mine (extra) in a big 100 qt cooler. No problems.....

jeff

RE: Trophy Rock
 

I just bought the same stuf and made a batch.

RE: Trophy Rock
 

SBG, please excuse the question...Cornfed got me all paranoid :)[8D]...do you keep yours mixed?

Thanks again, Bo

RE: Trophy Rock
 

WHY NOT keep it mixed? Will it harden? Also, do you need to pour some water on it when u get it mixed up with the dirt?
Thanks in advance

RE: Trophy Rock
 

One other thing, how much of the mineral mixture do you put out in one location? If it makes 200 lbs., surely you don't put it all out in one spot do you? Thanks

RE: Trophy Rock
 

ST, when I read this post I got that you measure each part with a 5 lbs coffee can, so you should be putting out 20lbs per site, which sound about right to me. As for the mixing, I’m still waiting for an explanation on why we have to wait till we are ready to put it out.

Bo

RE: Trophy Rock
 

I've used this mix for a couple of years now and it works. You don't have to worry about storing it mixed up; it will be fine. I have a rubbermaid tote
with a lid on it. I usually mix up a tote full at a time and take it out to my sites. I have four or five sites and I put out 20-25lbs at a time.
It is just easier to keep the minerals and salt in the bags. Who wants to
try to move around a 200lb trash can full of mineral. Keeping it in the individual bags just makes it easier to storeand move around the garage for me.