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Just wondering what everyone uses? Blocks? Name brand mixes like deer Cocaine or home mixes?
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Look at a study that Penn State did quite a few years ago with their deer herd. A salt mixture with Di-Cal added 10 lbs. to the deer and added one more point to the antlers, as compared to the deer that didn't receive it. The Di-calcium Phosphate had to be less than 50% of the mix, or the deer would not eat it.
Mix 2/3 trace mineral salt and 1/3 Di-cal together for the best mix.
The only purpose of the salt was to get the deer to eat the Di-cal.
"Trace"-mineral is just that. A trace of minerals.
Mix 2/3 trace mineral salt and 1/3 Di-cal together for the best mix.
The only purpose of the salt was to get the deer to eat the Di-cal.
"Trace"-mineral is just that. A trace of minerals.
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Great explanation. PA-Guy. We use mag. oxide for us. Have not done research for a college but have used this in our trace mineral licks for 7 yrs with great success.
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I put out deer cane gel to get them to come to a specific location and then I put a trophy rock there after about 3 weeks. They keep coming back day after day.
I like the rock because it last a long long time. They'll lick that rock smooth after a week or two.
I like the rock because it last a long long time. They'll lick that rock smooth after a week or two.
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I use 1 part DI-cal, 1 part feed grade salt,1 part trace mineral.
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Here is the "recipe" from Penn State. I have used it and as recommended on the bottom the butterscotch pudding does the trick. WAY better than vanilla.
WHITETAIL DEER HOMEMADE MINERAL MIX RECIPE
Ingredients: Makes 200 lbs. for about $23.00
1 part Di-calcium phosphate (Di-Cal), 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.
Helpful hints: One is best time to put it out is March/April and I put all 200 lbs in one hole. Also I like a water source to be within 100 yards.
I also put a box of butterscotch pudding in my mix. I was always told that vanilla lures them in, but butterscotch pudding is what they got a hankerin' for, fellers. It helps make the dical palatable. I do make a vanilla curiosity lure that brings 'em in during the early days, but you have to put other stuff in it to seal the deal under your tree stand.
WHITETAIL DEER HOMEMADE MINERAL MIX RECIPE
Ingredients: Makes 200 lbs. for about $23.00
1 part Di-calcium phosphate (Di-Cal), 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.
Helpful hints: One is best time to put it out is March/April and I put all 200 lbs in one hole. Also I like a water source to be within 100 yards.
I also put a box of butterscotch pudding in my mix. I was always told that vanilla lures them in, but butterscotch pudding is what they got a hankerin' for, fellers. It helps make the dical palatable. I do make a vanilla curiosity lure that brings 'em in during the early days, but you have to put other stuff in it to seal the deal under your tree stand.
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Can you give me the link to that study. I have read some but haven't
seen that one, I use Rack dust a fella from Carnige Pa came up with
the mix after alot of research and testing. Great stuff. I use alot of it.
seen that one, I use Rack dust a fella from Carnige Pa came up with
the mix after alot of research and testing. Great stuff. I use alot of it.
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Sorry - that was a cut/paste from when I first copied the article it was printed it. The only part that is truly mine are the sentences at the beginning before the ALL CAPS part.
I think it was about $60 when I made it last year.
I think it was about $60 when I made it last year.
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Yes, I think I paid about $65.00 the last time.Newport-Bill said:
I used to mix it for about $15.00.
50lb. bag of di-cal, 80 lb. bag of TM Salt.
No need for anything else to sweeten it up.
A friend had out just TM Salt. He made another lick about 6 feet away, using this mix.
They never touched the plain TM salt one again.
They seem to know that it is good for them.
If you want to add anything to it to "sweeten" it, use feed grade molasses. (It comes in a dry form.)
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See my post from 05/14/10 04:55 PM above. The bulk of the note is cut/pasted from the original article. My only two lines are the top two. The line about the curosity scent and "sealing the deal" are from the ORIGINAL ARTICLE which was not mine.
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I use trophy rocks with great results
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