Deer mineral test
Great video with a ton of information. I create a homemade deer mineral and do a side by side test against 3 other major brands, in 3 different locations. The results may surprise you!
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I place out a mixture of :
1 part Di-calcium phosphate, this is a dairy feed additive bought at feed stores. Comes in 50lb Bags at around $13.00 you need one bag. 2 parts Trace mineral salt, the red and loos kind without the medications. Comes in 50lb Bags at around $9.00 you need two bags. 1 part Stock salt, ice cream salt. Comes in 50lb Bags at around $5.00 you need one bag. I also add one gallon of Lucky Buck for scent/flavor They are killing it all summer |
[QUOTE=BOWHUNTERCOP;4379850]I place out a mixture of :
1 part Di-calcium phosphate, this is a dairy feed additive bought at feed stores. Comes in 50lb Bags at around $13.00 you need one bag. 2 parts Trace mineral salt, the red and loos kind without the medications. Comes in 50lb Bags at around $9.00 you need two bags. 1 part Stock salt, ice cream salt. Comes in 50lb Bags at around $5.00 you need one bag. I also add one gallon of Lucky Buck for scent/flavor They are killing it all summer[/QUOTE I use the same mixture. When I was checking on things a couple seeks ago, one site had gone from about an 18" circle to about 6ft wide! |
How often do you refresh the mineral site
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We’ve tried lots of different types of minerals and blocks for deer and have never had any luck. I am sure it to do with the environment and availability of foods and other needs.
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I've tried several, including home made and they all worked. The deer seemed to prefer the Four65 trophy rock chips so I settled with that.
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I've been using mineral blocks for probably around 35yrs and the deer have always used them regularly but hit them the hardest around here during the off season Jan - Aug. I go to the local Tractor Supply and buy a trace mineral block for about $6.25. I use to use the Trace mineral powder from southern states and they use it just as good but it doesn't last as long as the block and is a little more expensive so i just started buying the block. I keep them out year round and replace them about every 6 months. Works for me.
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