Backcountry attractant?

[Craig]

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?

[Miles]

Three intersecting trails is usually the best option.   
Never have carried anything in. 

[Duckslayer89]

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.

[Craig]

I have put the cameras up there before. Just looking for something to make them stop for a second and pose for the camera.

[Bango skank]

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.

[HUNTaHOLIC5]

Salt lick.  I use the little 4lb trace mineral equine bricks from the feed store.  Easy to pack in and only cost about $3

[ridgefire]

I also use the small mineral licks. The critters love them.

[jasnt]

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.

[Bango skank]

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.

[jasnt]

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.

[Elkaddict]

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.

[emac]

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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[Elkaddict]

I use the Deer Cain black magic powder. Easy to pack in a long way.

[emac]

I use the Deer Cain black magic powder. Easy to pack in a long way.

Thanks

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[Craig]

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.