deer

[blacktailslayer]

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. 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. We can use salt, food plots and feed in our state. I don't mind packing in supplies. I just want something that won't cost a thousand dollars or farm equipment. I'm manly wanting to attract deer and possibly help with their health and antler growth.

[joebobhunter4]

Re: deer

i would post this in the deer hunting forum

[Tom2008]

Re: deer

Why did you post this in 3 different forums?

[blacktailslayer]

Re: deer

I posted this in different forums to try and get as many respones as possible. Some people don't go in every forum. I wanted to ask as many people as possible.