blacktailslayer Posted December 19, 2006 Report Share Posted December 19, 2006 I live and hunt blacktail deer in the Oregon coast range (mountains). I hunt on timber company land 1-2 miles back behind locked gates. I would like to attract deer and possibly help antler growth without spending thousands of dollars a year. Would it be good to put out mineral blocks and alfalfa year round, while hanging my 30 gallon barrel of deer food 2 weeks prior of season and throughout the season to help with this? I don't mind the hard work, but would like to know if this sounds good and what mineral supplement and deer food people would recommend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted December 20, 2006 Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 Re: deer [ QUOTE ] I live and hunt blacktail deer [/ QUOTE ] Me too Welcome to the Realtree forums. Nice to see another blacktail hunter in here. We are few and far between. As for baiting blacktails on timber-land, I wouldn't bother. Some yahoo will find it and spoil the spot for you. A buried mineral lick is good for the deer and a bit harder for other hunters to notice, so if anything, go for the lick, and skip the feed. (just my opinion) How'd you make out this year?? Any pics?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted December 20, 2006 Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 Re: deer Welcome to the forums. Have use several commercial minerals, and have also mixed my own. Seems for minerals the trophy rock works really well, however there are several effective commercial mineral products out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacktailslayer Posted December 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 Re: deer I have heard of people doing food plots here in the Oregon coast range, but the animals eat it all in just days leaving nothing left. They told me that I would have to do a very huge area for a food plot to last, but that is impossible here in the extremly thick forest. The largest openings are only like 20ft by 20ft., and there is not very many of those where I hunt. The ground in almost completly covered by trees, ferns, and shade. So does a food plot still sound like it would work in such a small area? Im not worried about people finding my spot. I have really never seen anyone hike as far back behind the locked gates as I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacktailslayer Posted December 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 Re: deer I shot a 6*7 non typical Rossevelt elk this year with my bow in the Alsea unit. I posted the pics on IFISH.net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike Posted December 21, 2006 Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 Re: deer i would say a i buried mineral sounds like the way to start! just find a good trail and put it just off the side and see what happens! cheap and easy way to start!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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