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Big Game Hunting => Deer Hunting => Topic started by: Ghost Hunter on July 07, 2018, 06:50:34 AM

Title: Solid versus loose
Post by: Ghost Hunter on July 07, 2018, 06:50:34 AM: 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.
Title: Re: Solid versus loose
Post by: NOCK NOCK on July 08, 2018, 12:12:33 PM: 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.
Title: Re: Solid versus loose
Post by: hunter399 on July 08, 2018, 12:28:12 PM: Loose salt does keep them pawing at the ground a bit longer.
Title: Re: Solid versus loose
Post by: jackelope on July 08, 2018, 02:35:04 PM: I always just used loose trace mineral salt with selenium.
Title: Re: Solid versus loose
Post by: nwwanderer on July 08, 2018, 02:35:58 PM: 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.
Title: Re: Solid versus loose
Post by: Ghost Hunter on July 09, 2018, 06:54:08 PM: Thanks. Finally found the one stop shop in Clark Co.
Title: Re: Solid versus loose
Post by: j_h_nimrod on July 09, 2018, 08:14:20 PM: 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.
Title: Re: Solid versus loose
Post by: huntnnw on July 10, 2018, 04:12:06 AM: loose doesn't attract people, easier to pack
Title: Re: Solid versus loose
Post by: grundy53 on July 10, 2018, 04:32:19 AM: I prefer loose.

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Title: Re: Solid versus loose
Post by: Kamo2112 on July 10, 2018, 09:19:39 AM: Quote from: huntnnw on July 10, 2018, 04:12:06 AM
loose doesn't attract people, easier to pack

:yeah:
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.
Title: Re: Solid versus loose
Post by: vandeman17 on July 10, 2018, 09:25:28 AM: Quote from: jackelope on July 08, 2018, 02:35:04 PM
I always just used loose trace mineral salt with selenium.

:yeah: 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
Title: Re: Solid versus loose
Post by: BULLBLASTER on July 10, 2018, 09:40:17 AM: 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.
Title: Re: Solid versus loose
Post by: nitroelk on July 10, 2018, 12:01:14 PM: 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.
Title: Re: Solid versus loose
Post by: Calvin Rayborn on July 10, 2018, 11:08:03 PM: Keep it smooth and regular, my friend :tup: :chuckle:
Title: Re: Solid versus loose
Post by: Calvin Rayborn on July 10, 2018, 11:09:12 PM: Is that "Deer Caine" stuff even legal anymore?
Title: Re: Solid versus loose
Post by: JWEBB on July 10, 2018, 11:47:56 PM: Quote from: Calvin Rayborn on July 10, 2018, 11:09:12 PM
Is that "Deer Caine" stuff even legal anymore?

Legal all day long! In WA of course
Title: Re: Solid versus loose
Post by: Ghost Hunter on July 11, 2018, 07:09:46 AM: I will be trying a loose blend at an established lick on property we are purchasing. 2 parts stock salt, 1 part trace mineral, 1 part Dicalcium phosphate. East side so rain is not an issue.
Title: Re: Solid versus loose
Post by: chiwawadan on July 11, 2018, 03:55:09 PM: Quote from: Ghost Hunter on July 09, 2018, 06:54:08 PM
Thanks. Finally found the one stop shop in Clark Co.
What place did you find in Clark?
Title: Re: Solid versus loose
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on July 11, 2018, 04:52:34 PM: Quote from: JWEBB on July 10, 2018, 11:47:56 PM
Quote from: Calvin Rayborn on July 10, 2018, 11:09:12 PM
Is that "Deer Caine" stuff even legal anymore?

Legal all day long! In WA of course

I put a bag of this out one year after the season closed under snow, came back the next spring after the roads cleared. You’ed have thought tweakers had found meth in the ground.👍
Title: Re: Solid versus loose
Post by: Ghost Hunter on July 14, 2018, 04:07:33 PM: Quote from: chiwawadan on July 11, 2018, 03:55:09 PM
Quote from: Ghost Hunter on July 09, 2018, 06:54:08 PM
Thanks. Finally found the one stop shop in Clark Co.
What place did you find in Clark?

Rietdykes Milling Co. in Ridgefield. Just put a blend out on an established salt spot on our new property. Will be watching.