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Offline huntingdog16

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Blacktail Deer Bait?
« on: June 27, 2013, 02:37:08 PM »
I was wondering what a good deer bait was for blacktail. I am a new hunter and just trying to get started. A few people have told me that a good way to get some big blacktail is to bait them.

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Re: Blacktail Deer Bait?
« Reply #1 on: June 27, 2013, 02:39:39 PM »
alder branches

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Re: Blacktail Deer Bait?
« Reply #2 on: June 27, 2013, 02:41:20 PM »
I would skip it. Mainly because any bear within miles will come in and then your spot is blown out. I would focus on learning an area like has been mentioned in other threads. For kicks and giggles apples are your best bet.

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Re: Blacktail Deer Bait?
« Reply #3 on: June 27, 2013, 02:42:37 PM »
Apples. Apples. And apples. Some use salt licks but I haven't had any luck with them. Wet or dry COB can work too.  I just put out some Purina Deer Chow in a gravity feeder with a camera on it, so we'll see how that works out.

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Re: Blacktail Deer Bait?
« Reply #4 on: June 27, 2013, 03:54:01 PM »
Apples. Apples. And apples. Some use salt licks but I haven't had any luck with them. Wet or dry COB can work too.  I just put out some Purina Deer Chow in a gravity feeder with a camera on it, so we'll see how that works out.

I agree apples are the most sure way of getting any deer. BTW Wolfdog I tried that purina deer chow, picked up a bag at wilco and the deer at my stand wanted nothing to do with it. If it works out for you shoot me a pm I have more than half a bag left and I noticed you were in vancouver as well, Its yours or anyone else that may want to take it off my hands.

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Re: Blacktail Deer Bait?
« Reply #5 on: June 27, 2013, 05:40:43 PM »
That's where I picked mine up too in sale this week at Wilco haha.

I will probably go check my cameras early next week. Have a camera on the deer chow and one on the dry cob.

I'll keep ya posted!

Thanks for the offer!

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Re: Blacktail Deer Bait?
« Reply #6 on: June 27, 2013, 08:21:36 PM »
Short term.... "SWAMP-DONKEY" sweet lick, long term......Dark brown 50# mineral block.

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Re: Blacktail Deer Bait?
« Reply #7 on: June 28, 2013, 08:08:06 AM »
buck jam apple flavor. had deer come into it within 2 hours of putting it out.
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Re: Blacktail Deer Bait?
« Reply #8 on: June 28, 2013, 09:30:25 AM »
Fresh alder branches, with leaves, would work well if the deer are moving through already and if bears may be a problem.  Otherwise, as mentioned, apples, apples, apples.  We feed Del's Allstock pellets as well.  Our deer are not picky though, I just saw two eating Ocean Spray by my chicken coop.

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Re: Blacktail Deer Bait?
« Reply #9 on: June 28, 2013, 03:00:00 PM »
Do I use just any regular apple or is it a specific type of apple?

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Re: Blacktail Deer Bait?
« Reply #10 on: June 28, 2013, 03:02:21 PM »
Free....that is the kind of apples to use. Other than that....nope.

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Re: Blacktail Deer Bait?
« Reply #11 on: June 28, 2013, 05:29:59 PM »
apples, plant grass, clover. deer corn from cabelas
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Re: Blacktail Deer Bait?
« Reply #12 on: June 28, 2013, 05:31:56 PM »
Do I use just any regular apple or is it a specific type of apple?

A small, soft variety works well. Sometimes it can take a while for deer to take to apples.




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Re: Blacktail Deer Bait?
« Reply #13 on: June 28, 2013, 10:00:03 PM »
Do I use just any regular apple or is it a specific type of apple?

A small, soft variety works well. Sometimes it can take a while for deer to take to apples.

Really?  Must be some well fed deer. 

As mentioned, free apples are the best, smash a few around to get the scent out.  When we put out the allstock pellets, we have to sometimes put the broken apples around the pellets for a few days before they will eat them.  Since I can place apples every day, I just stick a few out at a time.  I also try not to put any out that will still be there after dark as I try to condition the deer to look for them during daylight.

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Re: Blacktail Deer Bait?
« Reply #14 on: June 29, 2013, 07:47:14 AM »
find a crab apple tree or someone with one. No one eats them  as far as I know and deer love em

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Re: Blacktail Deer Bait?
« Reply #15 on: June 30, 2013, 08:33:11 AM »
ive used the apple buck jam as well and it worked for deer and elk.  :twocents:

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Re: Blacktail Deer Bait?
« Reply #16 on: June 30, 2013, 08:37:06 AM »
My mother in law tells me rose bushes and any kind of veggie plant works great  :chuckle:

 


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