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Backcountry attractant?
« on: June 16, 2016, 04:29:02 PM »
Wondering if anyone hauls attractant into the backcountry to put in front of their camera? Going to put 3 cameras up about 3-5 mile hike in. Looking for something thats not super heavy but might get them to stop in front of the camera for a couple seconds. What do you use?

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Re: Backcountry attractant?
« Reply #1 on: June 16, 2016, 05:20:52 PM »
Three intersecting trails is usually the best option.   :chuckle:
Never have carried anything in. 

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Re: Backcountry attractant?
« Reply #2 on: June 16, 2016, 05:55:02 PM »
Wondering if anyone hauls attractant into the backcountry to put in front of their camera? Going to put 3 cameras up about 3-5 mile hike in. Looking for something thats not super heavy but might get them to stop in front of the camera for a couple seconds. What do you use?

I loaded my dad down with a jug of buck jam last year on a scouting trip because I had the tent and he brought this tiny backpack lol. I said no way here take this. I got tons of pics of deer and they tore it up.

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Re: Backcountry attractant?
« Reply #3 on: June 16, 2016, 06:41:25 PM »
I have put the cameras up there before. Just looking for something to make them stop for a second and pose for the camera.

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Re: Backcountry attractant?
« Reply #4 on: June 17, 2016, 02:37:13 PM »
Salt lick.  I use the little 4lb trace mineral equine bricks from the feed store.  Easy to pack in and only cost about $3

this pic is just one or two days after i set a salt lick here.  critters find them fast.
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Re: Backcountry attractant?
« Reply #5 on: June 17, 2016, 02:47:25 PM »
Salt lick.  I use the little 4lb trace mineral equine bricks from the feed store.  Easy to pack in and only cost about $3
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Re: Backcountry attractant?
« Reply #6 on: June 18, 2016, 09:48:59 AM »
I also use the small mineral licks. The critters love them.

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Re: Backcountry attractant?
« Reply #7 on: June 18, 2016, 11:25:02 AM »
I like granul salt. I have had bear pack off the little brick. I buy a bag of salt and trace minerals from north40 for about $8 for 50 lbs. then I just pack in what I want to.
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Re: Backcountry attractant?
« Reply #8 on: June 18, 2016, 11:44:42 AM »
I like granul salt. I have had bear pack off the little brick. I buy a bag of salt and trace minerals from north40 for about $8 for 50 lbs. then I just pack in what I want to.

Ill use that stuff in a couple areas that arent too tough to get to, but for any significant hike id rather take in a 4lb block or two.

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Re: Backcountry attractant?
« Reply #9 on: June 18, 2016, 01:08:57 PM »
I like granul salt. I have had bear pack off the little brick. I buy a bag of salt and trace minerals from north40 for about $8 for 50 lbs. then I just pack in what I want to.
Ya I just put a few lbs in a separate bag or 32oz gator aid bottle.
Ill use that stuff in a couple areas that arent too tough to get to, but for any significant hike id rather take in a 4lb block or two.
https://www.howlforwildlife.org/take_action  It takes 10 seconds and it’s free. To easy to make an excuse not to make your voice heard!!!!!!

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Re: Backcountry attractant?
« Reply #10 on: June 19, 2016, 11:52:04 AM »
I had the same question a few summers back so last year I did a little study with 3 different types of salt (all were the small 4lbers) and two different attractants (black magic and buck jam Apple). 

I placed a white pure salt and two different blocks with trace minerals out for the first soak.  After 3 weeks The clear winner was the block with selenium (not sure on the spelling). All 3 were licked but the selenium trace block was almost gone after 3 weeks. I then added the black magic next to the salt and found both deer and elk liked that as much as the block (another 3 week soak). I then added the buck jam apple and after 3 weeks the area where the selenium block and the black magic was dug and churned up and the buck jam spot not so much. I continued to replenish the trace block and the black magic until the snow flew, every 3 weeks or so when I swapped sd cards out of my cam.  When I hiked in 4 weeks ago to place my cam (running a little late this year) the area literally looked like it had been rototilled. In about a 3-4 foot circle the dirt had actually been eaten down 8" or so. I packed in more black magic and trace block and worked the black magic into the soil and put the block on top. I kept the buck jam container up there so I could fill it up with h20 from a nearby creek and not have to pack in h20. I pour the h20 all over the soil to really soak it in and give off scent.  On a side note, spray down your cam etc with scent killer or a bear will eat your camera.  Critters photoed? Deer, elk, bears bob cats, rabbits squirrels and ravens.  Hope this helps. For me, I have sure enjoyed the anticipation.

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Re: Backcountry attractant?
« Reply #11 on: June 21, 2016, 07:11:03 PM »
I had the same question a few summers back so last year I did a little study with 3 different types of salt (all were the small 4lbers) and two different attractants (black magic and buck jam Apple). 

I placed a white pure salt and two different blocks with trace minerals out for the first soak.  After 3 weeks The clear winner was the block with selenium (not sure on the spelling). All 3 were licked but the selenium trace block was almost gone after 3 weeks. I then added the black magic next to the salt and found both deer and elk liked that as much as the block (another 3 week soak). I then added the buck jam apple and after 3 weeks the area where the selenium block and the black magic was dug and churned up and the buck jam spot not so much. I continued to replenish the trace block and the black magic until the snow flew, every 3 weeks or so when I swapped sd cards out of my cam.  When I hiked in 4 weeks ago to place my cam (running a little late this year) the area literally looked like it had been rototilled. In about a 3-4 foot circle the dirt had actually been eaten down 8" or so. I packed in more black magic and trace block and worked the black magic into the soil and put the block on top. I kept the buck jam container up there so I could fill it up with h20 from a nearby creek and not have to pack in h20. I pour the h20 all over the soil to really soak it in and give off scent.  On a side note, spray down your cam etc with scent killer or a bear will eat your camera.  Critters photoed? Deer, elk, bears bob cats, rabbits squirrels and ravens.  Hope this helps. For me, I have sure enjoyed the anticipation.
What black magic did you use?

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Re: Backcountry attractant?
« Reply #12 on: June 21, 2016, 09:56:06 PM »
I use the Deer Cain black magic powder. Easy to pack in a long way.

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Re: Backcountry attractant?
« Reply #13 on: June 22, 2016, 09:10:51 AM »
I use the Deer Cain black magic powder. Easy to pack in a long way.
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Re: Backcountry attractant?
« Reply #14 on: June 22, 2016, 11:25:14 AM »
I used some salt. Didn't have time to to run to Cabelas or another store. took my son and put 4 cameras up . 8 mile round trip. Will see how it goes in a couple months. Thanks for all the tips and advice.

 


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