The Why, When, Where, How of Mineral Licks for Deer

DaGriz · Post by **DaGriz** » Fri May 30, 2008 5:48 pm

http://www.huntingnet.com/fieldjournal/ ... px?nID=937

kitty kat · Post by **kitty kat** » Sat May 31, 2008 11:50 am

Thanks DaGriz for the info. We have used different salt types over the years. I don't think there is a hard and fast rule as to what works the best. The more information we get the better choice we can make for ourselves.

terry-1 · Post by **terry-1** » Sat May 31, 2008 4:04 pm

I have been building salt licks for about 20 years the best thing I have used to bring deer everytime is a plain old brown mineral 50lb block from the feed store. I take a shovel and put it half into the ground when starting a new lick. Usally within 2-3 months the deer have dug a hole into the ground around whats left of the block. I then toss new blocks in usally about 2 year to keep it super active. After several years you can get some serious 2- 3 Ft around holes going and all kinds of game shows up to get at the licks. I run trail cams on mine all summer I get pictures of coyotes,bobcats,deer, wild hogs,and about every type of small game visting. It takes alittle time and effort but once you get a good lick going it will stay active for years even if you forget to put new blocks out one year there is still alot in the soil.

dick195252 · Post by **dick195252** » Sat May 31, 2008 5:02 pm

Great Information Thank You for shareing