Dawg Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 Went out to the lease yesterday evening. Haven't been out there since the close of the 2011/12 season. Some folks might frown upon that but I don't feed year round, can't afford it and besides that my system goes into fishing mode at the end of deer season, so there's really no reason to go out there......anywho......what I saw and what I didn't see was kinda discouraging. I put out a mineral block July of 2011....that's last year.......and there is still part of that block left. I thought for sure it would be gone. Looked around at two different stands and didn't see any sign whatsoever......nada, none, zilch, zero..... With the spring rains that we got I thought for sure we would have some deer move back in after last years drought pulled them out of our area and closer to the main water sources. I had some Big 6 Mineral Salt with me so I poured it out...hoping that might get some kind of action....not expecting much though as there wasn't any sign of deer around there. Not sure I'll even put out my camera until it gets colder...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 hopefully things pick up cory. i've got to think they'd move back in if there's food and water there now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetailfreak55 Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 I thought the same thing about a place I hunt two weeks ago. Went there a couple days ago and sign was everywhere. Don't give up just yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 That's a BUMMER Cory! Is there a food source nearby? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawg Posted August 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 That's a BUMMER Cory! Is there a food source nearby? Natural forage on our place Al. We plant winter plots each year. We are land locked between two bigger leases so I'm not sure if they feed year round or have any plots planted throughout the spring/summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow32 Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 Hope it picks up for you an gets much better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted August 23, 2012 Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 Stinks Corey. I'm sure something is around. If there's food and water there should be deer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scbasshunter Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Now I'm starting to wonder about my lease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daviswr Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Discouraging *sniff sniff* Eat more pork Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawg Posted August 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Eat more pork You haven't been around very long and its already to the point to where your posts look like this..... Why not try to contribute something worthwhile or move along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoosierhunter Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 Discouraging *sniff sniff* Can we just ban him for spam? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedjunkiejp Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 I haven't had much on my lease. When I scoured before joining I saw tons of traffic and signs. Now nothing. Put out some corn this past weekend and will check back next weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loner Posted September 1, 2012 Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 could be your neighbors plant or feed year round and they are where the grub is.deer will go to the best buffet.mineral blocks or attractants not a draw just a nice to have if the groceries are nearby or on the way to them.JMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger-Hunter Posted September 1, 2012 Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 Could be a place they move to after the weather changes... never give up - that is a hunting and life mantra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawg Posted September 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2012 could be your neighbors plant or feed year round and they are where the grub is.deer will go to the best buffet.mineral blocks or attractants not a draw just a nice to have if the groceries are nearby or on the way to them.JMO Exactly what I think is happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loner Posted September 2, 2012 Report Share Posted September 2, 2012 just an example of what could be happening like where i hunt.i hunt family land of 240 actes.it is mostly,pasture but has big long hollow of mature oaks that used to be a magnet for drawing deer.there are 6 different properties that surround the property.there are cows on the land i hunt with no plots,feeders,or attractants for deer.all other properties have plots,feeders and attractants.deer still come through the property on same trails but due to pressure,rut and on their way to and from the other properties.rarely,does a buck make it past 2.5 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawg Posted September 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 Got some sign out there! Dad went out this past Sunday and set up two feeders. He said there was a good size track in my shooting lane. That gives me some hope! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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