59FLH
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Oops, see Valkyriepts post
Deer mineral
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308win
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Hesse, I'm guessing by this inquiry that you've already done a soil analysis and are aware you need more calcium and phosphorus? Your area will dictate what minerals you need. I'm in Central Texas and in no short supply of Calcium. Phosphorus on the other hand is our problem. Getting an animal to consume a mineral higher in phosphorus than what they are used to is a chore. I do it with cattle and there is a slow change in trying to get them to get their required intake. My suggestion would be to find a local supplier that can make the mix you need for your area. DO NOT take the word of your local retailer as they will try to sell you what makes them money. Get your soil analysis and go from there. I saw in an earlier post something about using kool-aid or some kind of other attractant to get them on it? Might work, never tried with a wild animal? My other suggestion would be a loose mineral, DO NOT USE BLOCKS! The animal does not get their required intake from licking on a block. It will be a slow process, but hang in there. I'm interested in your results.
Rock salt. Most co-op have it.
hesse
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So here's what I come up with 50 lb bag of di calcium phosphate a 50 lb bag of dried molasses 25 lb of calcium carbonate and a bag of trace minerals with 4% phosphorus in it
Looks Yummy, let us know how it works out. 
Cstew1975
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Lucky buck Is the way to go!
Cstew1975
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Lucky buck Is the way to go!
VALKYRIETP
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RE, My post above, My cost for the 200 pounds 9/16/22 was $66.96 + MN sales tax
T.P.
T.P.
wwbrown
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I used to use Deer Cocaine blocks in a mineral starved forested area in the UP of Michigan and the results were impressive in terms of drawing deer in. I would put one block (small enough to easily fit in a game pocket) in two different location in the Fall and Spring. Animals had eaten the soil in the are around the block to get the mineral that had leached out of the block and over a few years the dug holes large enough that deer would go into it and only their heads were visible.
I was impressed, this are like ai say was mineral starved and at the time had a very high (too high) deer population that probably led to the large holes.
I was impressed, this are like ai say was mineral starved and at the time had a very high (too high) deer population that probably led to the large holes.
Careful adding kool-aid or molasses, if you have hogs around they'll be there first & will run the deer off
VALKYRIETP
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Watch what you add to your mineral lick besides minerals. some states may call that baiting
I worked with a guy who found out deer caine was considered bait.
check your state laws to be sure.
T.P.
I worked with a guy who found out deer caine was considered bait.
check your state laws to be sure.
T.P.
hesse
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Yes that is for sure .
sourdough44
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Porcupines love salty products too, likely more than deer. It depends on how far from camp they are whether I shoot them or not. I figure most everyone shoots them, so I'll often leave them be.
Most 'mineral bags' are 97%+ salt, but cost more than salt.
Most 'mineral bags' are 97%+ salt, but cost more than salt.
Water softener salt tablets work good also.
