Re: Licks/attractants, Elk/Deer what works for you?
Super cool Observer!
I deployed my first Blacktail cam two weeks ago. Threw some salt and deer crack down. Also sprayed some vanilla and home mixed apple scented spray. This spot is 15mins from home so it would be great if it panned out!
Looking forward to more updates.
ekul246
Re: Licks/attractants, Elk/Deer what works for you?
Does are dropping and will be lactating and as a result craving minerals.
Every area has different mineral deficiencies. Not a bad idea to chat to a rancher or a feed stock supplier as to what the ranchers are using in a particular area.
Another option, the one I prefer, is dump a ton of different sh*t down and quantify the results.
A lot of deer carve out a very comfortable living going from site to site to site to site.
What?
You didn't think that a deer on one of your sites is probably hitting a dozen(s) of other guy's sites.
Re: Licks/attractants, Elk/Deer what works for you?
Haven’t done cameras for a few years but we used to use “apple pie crush” and flavoured blocks underneath that and worked very well (for elk ), used to buy that stuff at Cabellas.
Re: Licks/attractants, Elk/Deer what works for you?
I use that $8 blue salt block. The does are hitting regularly. 1 buck so far.
The salt block sits up on a grate on top of a 24" block with a plywood cover on the block. It will last for 2 years this way.
Re: Licks/attractants, Elk/Deer what works for you?
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ekul246
Super cool Observer!
I deployed my first Blacktail cam two weeks ago. Threw some salt and deer crack down. Also sprayed some vanilla and home mixed apple scented spray. This spot is 15mins from home so it would be great if it panned out!
Looking forward to more updates.
ekul246
here is an update
Check out these Bucks and Bulls, 1st year cam results (huntingbc.ca)