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Big Game Hunting => Deer Hunting => Topic started by: Steve Jo on August 11, 2010, 12:01:49 PM

Title: Mineral set up in free range cattle country
Post by: Steve Jo on August 11, 2010, 12:01:49 PM: Hi, Im new to this site, really cool to see this many Washington hunters in one place!

I had a question about mineral lick set ups and cows.

In my area I occasionally notice white block style blocks on national forrest land. I assume it is for the cattle that range there in the summer. Because of this I've never thought to develop my own site.

Im interested in putting together a good set up in cattle country. Is it better to use a block rather than loose mineral? The last thing I want is to have cows taking a dump in the middle of a mineral lick :)

is it feasible to target deer and not cows?

Thanks!
-Joe
Title: Re: Mineral set up in free range cattle country
Post by: Skyvalhunter on August 11, 2010, 12:08:34 PM: Salt block will dissipate in less time. Especially if there is rain.
Title: Re: Mineral set up in free range cattle country
Post by: bigtex on August 13, 2010, 10:25:38 AM: If you do plan on doing it make sure that nobody is watching you because placing the salt lick will constitute a littering charge. And since it is on national forest land it could also be a federal littering charge.
Title: Re: Mineral set up in free range cattle country
Post by: 400out on August 13, 2010, 10:37:57 AM: Quote from: bigtex on August 13, 2010, 10:25:38 AM
If you do plan on doing it make sure that nobody is watching you because placing the salt lick will constitute a littering charge. And since it is on national forest land it could also be a federal littering charge.
:yeah: And don't use the white block! get the brown one it works much better!