Flavoring for mineral licks?

  • wiswalleyenut
    Central WI.
    Posts: 343
    March 7, 2011 at 2:39 am #206915

    I found that the local CO-OP mixes mineral for lick sites. 200 lbs for about $75 and it is based on the Antler King ratios. They told me that for an extra $10 they could add either a caramel or molasses flavor. Would the flavor make a difference, and if so which one? Thanks in advance!

    Nut

    DONOTDELETE
    Posts: 780
    March 7, 2011 at 12:31 pm #101755

    Did you ask them what the percentage of salt was in thier lick? At $75.00 for 200 pounds it has to be HIGH!

    john_steinhauer
    p4
    Posts: 2998
    March 7, 2011 at 7:10 pm #101805

    Quote:

    Did you ask them what the percentage of salt was in thier lick? At $75.00 for 200 pounds it has to be HIGH!

    Seems a little spendy to me.

    lick
    Posts: 6443
    March 7, 2011 at 8:30 pm #101823

    I say the opposite 200 lbs for $75 bucks is cheap but I doubt it will do anything for your deer except make them thirsty

    I would look strongly at a product made specifically for deer. I know my days of buying trace mineral from the co-op are over.

    Wrinkle
    Treestand in WI
    Posts: 29
    March 8, 2011 at 10:33 am #101860

    Quote:

    I say the opposite 200 lbs for $75 bucks is cheap but I doubt it will do anything for your deer except make them thirsty

    I would look strongly at a product made specifically for deer. I know my days of buying trace mineral from the co-op are over.

    X2!!!! Lucky Buck Mineral 4 me

    bob_bergeson
    cannon falls
    Posts: 2798
    March 8, 2011 at 11:12 am #101863

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    Wrinkle that probably isnt any different than the coop mix, 65% salt.

    Don’t we have a IDO SPONSOR that sells Lucky Buck

    scottb.
    Southeast, MN
    Posts: 1014
    March 8, 2011 at 12:51 pm #101878

    Quote:

    Quote:

    Wrinkle that probably isnt any different than the coop mix, 65% salt.

    Don’t we have a IDO SPONSOR that sells Lucky Buck

    If you are in Cannon Falls area check us out we have Lucky Buck and Big & J’s BB2 in stock, Banks Outdoors!

    If anyone wants more info on either just shoot me a p.m.

    monster4pt
    Freeborn county MN
    Posts: 38
    March 8, 2011 at 7:49 pm #101935

    200 lb for 75 bucks does sound way cheap, you wouldnt be able to get a quality mineral for even half that. id be a little concerned that its mostly salt as well, like the old saying goes, ya get what ya pay for. the one thing ive learned in the past couple of years is that there are many mineral companies out there (seems like a new one every day) but alot of them (not all) add alot of salt, yes the deer may love it but are they getting everything they need?
    the next thing i would ask and i know this is early but do you plan on hunting over this site? 200 lbs should last you along time and if you add molasis or anything else it goes from a just a mineral to an attractant, illegal to hunt over or even be a short distance from in some states.

    wiswalleyenut
    Central WI.
    Posts: 343
    March 9, 2011 at 1:47 pm #101971

    Thanks for the replies guys! They did briefly show me what exactly they put in it. I will have to take a closer look, and maybe even post back here what it contains. I do plan to hunt fairly close to this spot, but according to the local Warden who I know personally it is only considered a bait if he can visually measure it. We are allowed to bait here(2 gallons/40acres I believe), at least at this point. Still wondering if the flavoring is a good idea???

    Thanks,
    Nut

    lick
    Posts: 6443
    March 9, 2011 at 1:50 pm #101972

    The flavoring would be a great attractant. If you are just starting the mineral sites I would say use the flavoring to help the deer find the site. After that maybe not and just load it up with what is healthy for the deer

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