Post by: Craig on June 16, 2016, 04:29:02 PM
Post by: Miles on June 16, 2016, 05:20:52 PM
Never have carried anything in.
Post by: Duckslayer89 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.
Post by: Craig on June 16, 2016, 06:41:25 PM
Post by: Bango skank on June 17, 2016, 02:37:13 PM
this pic is just one or two days after i set a salt lick here. critters find them fast.
Post by: HUNTaHOLIC5 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:yeah:
Post by: ridgefire on June 18, 2016, 09:48:59 AM
Post by: jasnt on June 18, 2016, 11:25:02 AM
Post by: Bango skank 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.
Post by: jasnt 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.
Post by: Elkaddict on June 19, 2016, 11:52:04 AM
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.
Post by: emac 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).What black magic did you use?
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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Post by: Elkaddict on June 21, 2016, 09:56:06 PM
Post by: emac on June 22, 2016, 09:10:51 AM
I use the Deer Cain black magic powder. Easy to pack in a long way.Thanks
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Post by: Craig on June 22, 2016, 11:25:14 AM
Post by: Antlershed on June 22, 2016, 12:43:49 PM
Post by: mburrows on June 22, 2016, 12:50:50 PM
Post by: Antlershed on June 22, 2016, 12:55:24 PM
Weve used just about every attractant for trail cams and i think weve had good results with just about all of them. Now we just go with 50lbs of trace mineral with selenium or salt. Most economical and works great. Also a good workout hauling those bags around!For places where hauling in a 50lb bag isn't realistic, how much salt is adequate for a 2-3 week soak?
Post by: mburrows on June 22, 2016, 03:37:53 PM
Post by: Bango skank on June 22, 2016, 07:06:13 PM
Weve used just about every attractant for trail cams and i think weve had good results with just about all of them. Now we just go with 50lbs of trace mineral with selenium or salt. Most economical and works great. Also a good workout hauling those bags around!For places where hauling in a 50lb bag isn't realistic, how much salt is adequate for a 2-3 week soak?
One of the 4lb bricks is more than enough for a few weeks. Just bring another each time you check the cam until a few are piled up. This is the kind i use. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00JTFVCWM/ref=mp_s_a_1_25?ie=UTF8&qid=1466647604&sr=8-25&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=equine+selenium
That particular link is for 30. I pick them up at the feed store, anywhere from $2.50 to $4 each.
Post by: hogslayer on June 22, 2016, 07:14:02 PM
Post by: Bango skank on June 22, 2016, 07:23:18 PM
I huffed back a 50 lb salt lick 4.5 miles for getting some elk on cameras. If you can't carry 50 lbs to where you are going to be hunting, then you shouldn't be hunting that far. Your going to be carrying a lot more than that if you kill something.
Its not about cant, its about why do it if its unnecessary? No pack frame necessary. You can carry a 4lb brick in a light day pack.
Post by: jasnt on June 22, 2016, 09:25:53 PM
Post by: Antlershed on June 22, 2016, 09:53:30 PM
I huffed back a 50 lb salt lick 4.5 miles for getting some elk on cameras. If you can't carry 50 lbs to where you are going to be hunting, then you shouldn't be hunting that far. Your going to be carrying a lot more than that if you kill something.Not all miles are created equal. My pack will be 40lbs before I add any salt blocks. Why would I want a 90lb pack 7.5 miles to go set trail cameras?
Post by: Bango skank on June 22, 2016, 10:07:16 PM
I huffed back a 50 lb salt lick 4.5 miles for getting some elk on cameras. If you can't carry 50 lbs to where you are going to be hunting, then you shouldn't be hunting that far. Your going to be carrying a lot more than that if you kill something.Not all miles are created equal. My pack will be 40lbs before I add any salt blocks. Why would I want a 90lb pack 7.5 miles to go set trail cameras?
When im hiking a 12 mile loop to get to 3 cameras i guess i should load 150lbs of salt on my back, in addition to the other crap im carrying. :chuckle:
Post by: Antlershed on June 22, 2016, 10:11:28 PM
Well, yeah, don't be a wuss. :chuckle:I huffed back a 50 lb salt lick 4.5 miles for getting some elk on cameras. If you can't carry 50 lbs to where you are going to be hunting, then you shouldn't be hunting that far. Your going to be carrying a lot more than that if you kill something.Not all miles are created equal. My pack will be 40lbs before I add any salt blocks. Why would I want a 90lb pack 7.5 miles to go set trail cameras?
When im hiking a 12 mile loop to get to 3 cameras i guess i should load 150lbs of salt on my back, in addition to the other crap im carrying. :chuckle:
Post by: hogslayer on June 22, 2016, 11:06:26 PM
Post by: browney5er on June 27, 2016, 06:09:59 AM
just speaking from experience. A 4lb salt lick wouldn't last very long at all for an attractant. Maybe we are different, but when I go "back country" my pack weighs more than 50 lbs, so why not make a practice run during the summer to test your physical fitness? Not try to see who is tougher than who, just a good idea to see what you could be getting yourself into. I tried the 4lb show once and the salt lick got kicked away and eaten in 4 days.
After reading all the posts on here and all of the great ideas and success people have had, I can't imagine putting a 50lb block in my pack with all the other options out there. As far as seeing what I'm getting myself into, I like everybody else on here including yourself should already know what your getting yourself into. I know when I'm packing out an animal it's not the most enjoyable time in my life but once you hit the truck there's no better feeling and no more feeling of accomplishment. I can't imagine feeling that same satisfaction from Carrying a 50lb block of salt.
Post by: emac on June 27, 2016, 09:56:52 AM
Part of packing in the 50lbs for baiting IMO is part of the whole hunting success. So when you get that big buck or big bull on camera then it is worth it. And then if you get the bull or buck then all the preseason work paid of and that's when you really feel your work paid off. It's when you pack 50lbs in and check the cam a month later and nothing is on it that is when it gets frustrating.just speaking from experience. A 4lb salt lick wouldn't last very long at all for an attractant. Maybe we are different, but when I go "back country" my pack weighs more than 50 lbs, so why not make a practice run during the summer to test your physical fitness? Not try to see who is tougher than who, just a good idea to see what you could be getting yourself into. I tried the 4lb show once and the salt lick got kicked away and eaten in 4 days.
After reading all the posts on here and all of the great ideas and success people have had, I can't imagine putting a 50lb block in my pack with all the other options out there. As far as seeing what I'm getting myself into, I like everybody else on here including yourself should already know what your getting yourself into. I know when I'm packing out an animal it's not the most enjoyable time in my life but once you hit the truck there's no better feeling and no more feeling of accomplishment. I can't imagine feeling that same satisfaction from Carrying a 50lb block of salt.
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Post by: treeclimber2852 on June 27, 2016, 10:08:15 AM
Post by: buglebrush on July 05, 2016, 01:26:03 PM
I huffed back a 50 lb salt lick 4.5 miles for getting some elk on cameras. If you can't carry 50 lbs to where you are going to be hunting, then you shouldn't be hunting that far. Your going to be carrying a lot more than that if you kill something.
Yup :) I just got done packing 50lbs. of Selenium salt 5 miles in. Gave me a great chance to try out the new Exo-3500 and now I cannot wait to see pictures! :IBCOOL:
Post by: JJB11B on July 05, 2016, 02:32:45 PM
Post by: JimmyHoffa on July 05, 2016, 02:37:39 PM
Are you guys hauling the big salt cubes? Or the small bricks or bags? The cubes are horrible to haul in. I liked the smaller bricks for easier carrying.I huffed back a 50 lb salt lick 4.5 miles for getting some elk on cameras. If you can't carry 50 lbs to where you are going to be hunting, then you shouldn't be hunting that far. Your going to be carrying a lot more than that if you kill something.
Yup :) I just got done packing 50lbs. of Selenium salt 5 miles in. Gave me a great chance to try out the new Exo-3500 and now I cannot wait to see pictures! :IBCOOL:
Post by: ridgefire on July 05, 2016, 03:57:23 PM
Post by: buglebrush on July 05, 2016, 04:03:24 PM
Are you guys hauling the big salt cubes? Or the small bricks or bags? The cubes are horrible to haul in. I liked the smaller bricks for easier carrying.I huffed back a 50 lb salt lick 4.5 miles for getting some elk on cameras. If you can't carry 50 lbs to where you are going to be hunting, then you shouldn't be hunting that far. Your going to be carrying a lot more than that if you kill something.
Yup :) I just got done packing 50lbs. of Selenium salt 5 miles in. Gave me a great chance to try out the new Exo-3500 and now I cannot wait to see pictures! :IBCOOL:
50# bag of selenium trace mineral salt. $8.00 at North 40. Just the loose stuff. I have had animals roll the big block out of the camera's field of view, and haven't used the blocks since :)
Post by: Eric M on July 05, 2016, 04:06:23 PM
I've had elk do that with their antlers. I buried the block part way and a bear pawed it out of the hole. If I do it again I'll be trying the loose stuff.Are you guys hauling the big salt cubes? Or the small bricks or bags? The cubes are horrible to haul in. I liked the smaller bricks for easier carrying.I huffed back a 50 lb salt lick 4.5 miles for getting some elk on cameras. If you can't carry 50 lbs to where you are going to be hunting, then you shouldn't be hunting that far. Your going to be carrying a lot more than that if you kill something.
Yup :) I just got done packing 50lbs. of Selenium salt 5 miles in. Gave me a great chance to try out the new Exo-3500 and now I cannot wait to see pictures! :IBCOOL:
50# bag of selenium trace mineral salt. $8.00 at North 40. Just the loose stuff. I have had animals roll the big block out of the camera's field of view, and haven't used the blocks since :)
Post by: Eric M on July 05, 2016, 05:32:36 PM
I've had elk do that with their antlers. I buried the block part way and a bear pawed it out of the hole. If I do it again I'll be trying the loose stuff.Are you guys hauling the big salt cubes? Or the small bricks or bags? The cubes are horrible to haul in. I liked the smaller bricks for easier carrying.I huffed back a 50 lb salt lick 4.5 miles for getting some elk on cameras. If you can't carry 50 lbs to where you are going to be hunting, then you shouldn't be hunting that far. Your going to be carrying a lot more than that if you kill something.
Yup :) I just got done packing 50lbs. of Selenium salt 5 miles in. Gave me a great chance to try out the new Exo-3500 and now I cannot wait to see pictures! :IBCOOL:
50# bag of selenium trace mineral salt. $8.00 at North 40. Just the loose stuff. I have had animals roll the big block out of the camera's field of view, and haven't used the blocks since :)
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