In the middle of February I made a mineral spot for deer just off of high traffic spot, but before I get another bag I am wondering if I am doing this correctly. This is the only trail cam pic that shows a deer near area. I followed the directions for the Monster Raxx clearing an area about 5ft and just spread it around in there. Any input would be helpful.
Maybe too close to where your driving? Deer might just cross there quickly and head for more seclusion? Sent from my SCH-I510 using Tapatalk 2
I always just throw a bunch of different minerals (blocks,sprays and bottled) down because u never know what minerals there getting from the area they live in. so try something else before you give up on it.
Might be too open of an area and they do not feel safe. I try to keep my sites in shaded areas close to cover and water. Give it some time. I have had the same thing happen to a couple sites and gave up on it thinking it was a bad area or wrong setup, then come back a month or two later to find the site tore up.
Thanks for the help, I have another potential spot about 400yds away that is back near the creek and more secluded, although there are a lot of beavers there (if that matters). That spot was gonna be my next option, it is also more of summer bedding area. Last year there were always several pairs of does and fawns around it.
I would describe the spot as field grass, it is not very dense, nor very tall. I went over it with garden rake, and pulled out 95% of the stuff. Only a few clippings were left, but it was definitely not 100% clear. My next spot is mostly made up of hollow creek reeds, grass, and tree debris. How clear does it need to be, and is there minimum height so they can find it?
Generally speaking for me anyhow the more moist the soil the better Sent from my ADR6300 using Tapatalk 2
It sounds like you set up your mineral site right. It is hard to tell without pics if it is in an area the deer will feel comfortable visiting. Finny brings up a good point about the soil and that can make a difference. I have some spots on my lease where the deer will not eat the dirt at all. Then you can move it a hundred yards and they dig a hole that a smart car can fit in.
I like to dig a hole and put a little mineral powder in, then mix in dirt, and I just continue layering. Then once the pit is filled back up, I dump a good amount on top and after that first good rain the water will disolve all that mineral down into the pit. The deer will paw at it and tear it up. I usually freshen them up again in late May/early June and then do a half bag in September. Like everyone else, I put mine in the woods and just off a main trail or pinch point where they feel safe.
