Mineral Supplements

[Guest kracey]

My question is do Mineral Supplements work and if so which ones are the best. I bought 2 bags of Tecomate Horn's-A-Plenty Mineral supplement. Anyone have any info on this product? here is a link to it Horn's-A-Plenty

So any of the brands that work for you would be helpful.

Also, How do you start a lick? I know your suppose to go to where the deer travel semi-often. But then what? do I put it out and pour a little corn on it or do they just some how find it or what?

Thanks

[Orion_70]

Re: Mineral Supplements

http://www.mosportsmen.com/hunting/deer/minrecipe.htm

WHITETAIL DEER HOMEMADE MINERAL MIX RECIPE

Ingredients: Makes 200 lbs. for about $23.00

1 part Di-calcium phosphate, 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 loos 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.

Maintenance:

-Replenish in 6 months with fresh supply of mineral, and then each year there after.

MISSOURI SPORTSMEN'S INFORMATION NETWORK

[dogdoc]

Re: Mineral Supplements

I like to put mine next to a major trail just inside a major food source like a food plot. I also like to put it next to the base of a tree---just gives them some added security. Scrape away all the debris on the ground and dig a small hole. Pour the minerals in the hole and then mix with a little dirt.

Putting a little corn around might help them find it a little faster also.

good luck

todd