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Title: Animal attractant ??
Post by: brianmtsinc on August 21, 2009, 10:07:52 AM: I am wondering what you all think is the best attractant to bring in deer and elk? I am pretty new to this and have so far used salt blocks, deer cain, a molasses block and deer grub block. In my pics it seems they try them all out. I am not sure what their favorite is and curious if I should just stick to one, or make any changes before Sept. 1st.

Here are a couple pics of my first bear. :IBCOOL: He obviously like the deer grub block!
Title: Re: Animal attractant ??
Post by: SHANE(WA) on August 21, 2009, 03:19:01 PM: Well salt consumption will begin to drop off dramatically at end of this month and into September. The sweet and food attractants will be best after that
Title: Re: Animal attractant ??
Post by: brianmtsinc on August 24, 2009, 07:20:09 AM: Thanks Shane.
We have some pretty good bucks coming in to one salt like, but I am wondering if we should drop some corn or apples out before Sept. 1 ?? Also, during the season, maybe a couple pounds of corn per day ???
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Post by: Matt on August 24, 2009, 08:49:31 AM: Elk love Selenium and it is good for them. I put out 50lb bags of the mineral salt 30% selenium mix, SE-30 in late July. They stomp it into the ground pretty good and will come right back to it in the spring. In Sept I put out a 4lb sweet corn block. They will devour that in less than a week. If you take a look at my pics in the elk hunting section "honey hole is full" you will see how much they like it.
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Post by: chim-chim on August 24, 2009, 02:22:00 PM: I have had good luck with deer cane for elk and deer
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Post by: KimberRich on August 24, 2009, 02:57:48 PM: I've had good luck with large Mineral blocks and apples in the early fall.. Like Aug.-late Sept. Then Doe urine and other deer scents in October and November. I've got pictures or Deer, coyotes, bears, rabbits, and birds that all stopped to smell some "Doe in Heat" scent on the ground..
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Post by: SHANE(WA) on August 24, 2009, 03:29:32 PM: well if you can dump apples, that is by far a better attractant
Title: Re: Animal attractant ??
Post by: wildebeast on August 24, 2009, 05:32:57 PM: I never use attractant of any kind unless someone gives me some to test, but I never show the photos of any animal where I test an attractant.

I like to use my ability to understand the habits of animals for all my photos, but I don't hunt much anymore and that makes a big difference. I'm just after the challenge of me against the animal.

But powdered sugar mixed thick will get most bears, cow in heat will get bulls, tried lots for blacktail bucks and the best is to take a leak in front of the camera.

cliff
Title: Re: Animal attractant ??
Post by: KimberRich on August 25, 2009, 08:47:30 AM: Finding a well used trail with tracks and sign is always the best plan.. I use the "attractant" not so much to attract the animals but to have them pause or stop long enough to get a good picture of them. Got tired of getting tons of butt shots or blank photos because of the picture delay on my Moultrie's.
Title: Re: Animal attractant ??
Post by: brianmtsinc on August 26, 2009, 03:56:55 PM: I have heard mention of COB (Corn, Oats and Barley covered in molases). Any idea where to find this stuff??? :dunno:
Title: Re: Animal attractant ??
Post by: saylean on August 26, 2009, 03:58:30 PM: Dont forget, its a big no no to bait bearskies to hunt. Even using just scents.
Title: Re: Animal attractant ??
Post by: mossback91 on August 26, 2009, 03:58:53 PM: Quote from: brianmtsinc on August 26, 2009, 03:56:55 PM
I have heard mention of COB (Corn, Oats and Barley covered in molases). Any idea where to find this stuff??? :dunno:

Feed store!!!
Title: Re: Animal attractant ??
Post by: brianmtsinc on August 26, 2009, 04:12:35 PM: Quote from: saylean on August 26, 2009, 03:58:30 PM
Don't forget, its a big no no to bait bearskies to hunt. Even using just scents.

Got it. :yeah:

I have one trail cam that is picking up nothing but big bucks. Salt has been working, but I want to entice them to keep coming in after Sept. 1st. Hopefully I will have some pics to post soon!
Title: Re: Animal attractant ??
Post by: Birdguy on August 26, 2009, 09:28:02 PM: Like Moss said just about any feedstore carries what you are looking for as an attractant. Cenex, Dels, King ect. all carry deer and other animal forage blocks. Good luck and get some pic posted.
Title: Re: Animal attractant ??
Post by: HuntnJunkie on August 26, 2009, 10:30:44 PM: Quote from: saylean on August 26, 2009, 03:58:30 PM
Dont forget, its a big no no to bait bearskies to hunt. Even using just scents.
But it IS ok to sit over corn or mineral blocks for deer and elk???
Title: Re: Animal attractant ??
Post by: bowhunterforever on August 26, 2009, 10:51:24 PM: Quote from: HuntnJunkie on August 26, 2009, 10:30:44 PM
Quote from: saylean on August 26, 2009, 03:58:30 PM
Dont forget, its a big no no to bait bearskies to hunt. Even using just scents.
But it IS ok to sit over corn or mineral blocks for deer and elk???
Yes it is 100% legal
Title: Re: Animal attractant ??
Post by: HuntnJunkie on August 26, 2009, 10:55:26 PM: did not know that! that is why i love this site!