Solid versus loose

[Ghost Hunter]

Salt and supplements?  Anybody use loose or have any special blends?  Was wanting to try some di-calcium phosphate but haven't found a local source yet.  Interested in what others are using.

[NOCK NOCK]

I use/have used both. Have not noticed much difference other than the blocks seem to last longer, VS the loose works into the ground and is still effective, unlike removing a block.

[hunter399]

Loose salt does keep them pawing at the ground a bit longer.

[jackelope]

I always just used loose trace mineral salt with selenium.

[nwwanderer]

Should not have a shortage of calcium or phos, maybe a slight issue in desert units with no irrigation around.  Loose is simpler for blends, salt, selenium and other micros.  Northwest beef from Wolfkill is great for a generic blend.  I have some loose of a custom blend with extra phos if you have a need.  If they are hitting alfalfa heavy the phos might be an issue.

[Ghost Hunter]

Thanks.  Finally found the one stop shop in Clark Co.

[j_h_nimrod]

I had good luck with loose keeping deer pawing the area for a much longer time. I have one area I spread a bag of loose 4 years ago that is still drawing deer. Blocks are more visible as well, though the holes dug are pretty noticeable...  I tried trace mineral salts but did not notice a difference over plain salt where I was using it.

I am on the coast now and have not run salt, have not taken the time over here and read that it is not near as useful here.

[huntnnw]

loose doesn't attract people, easier to pack

[grundy53]

I prefer loose.

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[Kamo2112]

loose doesn't attract people, easier to pack

 
I've had better luck personally with blocks but I've also had blocks taken and moved by people and animals which gets annoying fast.

[vandeman17]

I always just used loose trace mineral salt with selenium.

  I like to find rotting stumps or logs to pour some in along with kicking dirt or burying some. They will dig at it and it slows them down

[BULLBLASTER]

Loose for me. Easier to haul in my backpack and easier to split up if I don’t want to drop a whole bag at each site. Dump it on the ground and once it rains it turns into a bloc anyhow.

[nitroelk]

I try to use loose if its available, had to haul in a block last time though. like somebody said it handy for splitting and putting in a couple different spots. Its darn near impossible to break the blocks when there fresh. And they can grow legs.

[Calvin Rayborn]

Keep it smooth and regular, my friend   

[Calvin Rayborn]

Is that "Deer Caine" stuff even legal anymore?