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Establishing a Mineral Lick
#1306921
03/23/15 02:43 PM
03/23/15 02:43 PM
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Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 11,633
Central Alabama
Cuz-Pat
OP
Booner
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Booner
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 11,633
Central Alabama
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I started a mineral lick at my place mid summer of last year and I really could not tell that it got a lot of use. That may have been because I started it so late in the year.
I put out 100# of loose white salt and 50# of loose red cattle type mineral and mixed it in with the soil that I loosened up with a hoe.
I plan to refresh this spot in the next day or so and I'd like to put out something that will draw the deer in so I can get camera PICS. I also want to use something that will be beneficial to the deer.
I have seen licks where there were holes big enough to drive a 4 wheeler into. I want one like that on my place.
So, what do I need to put into this lick? Y'all tell me what to use and I'll get it bought this week and put it out.
Cuz-Pat
Patton's European Mounts
Professional Quality Skull & Antler Taxidermy
Since 1998
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Re: Establishing a Mineral Lick
[Re: Cuz-Pat]
#1306953
03/23/15 03:06 PM
03/23/15 03:06 PM
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Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 2,400
Deep in the holler
Tree Hanger
10 point
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10 point
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 2,400
Deep in the holler
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I use 1 part white salt, 1 part Dicalcium Phosphate, and 2 parts trace mineral salt. They will make a heckuva hole digging it up. When I establish a new one, I just rake back the leaves or pine needles and spread the mixture, then take a gallon or two of water and pour all over it. I use a 1 pound coffee can to mix mine. I also keep em fixed up in a 2 liter coke bottle that I've washed and dried out. I'll take a 2 liter bottle and put on the established licks when I refresh em in the spring. It's easy to carry a 2 liter bottle in to wherever I have a lick. This lick is 2 years old. 
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Re: Establishing a Mineral Lick
[Re: Fezzik]
#1306957
03/23/15 03:08 PM
03/23/15 03:08 PM
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Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 2,400
Deep in the holler
Tree Hanger
10 point
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10 point
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 2,400
Deep in the holler
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this was the most common recipe I found when researching:
Pulled from previous thread
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WHITETAIL DEER HOMEMADE MINERAL MIX RECIPE
Ingredients: Makes 200 lbs. for about $23.00
1 part Di-calcium phosphate, this is a dairy feed additive bought at feed stores.
Comes in 50lb Bags at around $11.00 you need one bag.
2 parts Trace mineral salt, the red and loos kind without the medications.
Comes in 50lb Bags at around $5.00 you need two bags.
1 part Stock salt, ice cream salt.
Comes in 50lb Bags at around $2.00 you need one bag.
Directions:
-Use a 3 pound or similar size coffee can to use as your measure for each part of the mix.
-Mix all together well but not until read to use, keep ingredients separate until ready to put to use.
-Dig or tear up a circle in the soil about 36 inches wide and about 6 inches deep.
-Mix your mineral mixture with the soil.
Maintenance:
-Replenish in 6 months with fresh supply of mineral, and then each year there after."
That's where I got my original recipe from. I just don't do the rock salt. Also, those prices are old. I think the DiCal I bought last year was pushing $30 a bag. I put my ingredients in 5 gallon buckets with lids to store from year to year.
Last edited by Tree Hanger; 03/23/15 03:09 PM.
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Re: Establishing a Mineral Lick
[Re: Fezzik]
#1306959
03/23/15 03:09 PM
03/23/15 03:09 PM
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Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 4,035
pensacola,fl
dagwood
10 point
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10 point
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 4,035
pensacola,fl
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this was the most common recipe I found when researching:
Pulled from previous thread
"
WHITETAIL DEER HOMEMADE MINERAL MIX RECIPE
Ingredients: Makes 200 lbs. for about $23.00
1 part Di-calcium phosphate, this is a dairy feed additive bought at feed stores.
Comes in 50lb Bags at around $11.00 you need one bag.
2 parts Trace mineral salt, the red and loos kind without the medications.
Comes in 50lb Bags at around $5.00 you need two bags.
1 part Stock salt, ice cream salt.
Comes in 50lb Bags at around $2.00 you need one bag.
Directions:
-Use a 3 pound or similar size coffee can to use as your measure for each part of the mix.
-Mix all together well but not until read to use, keep ingredients separate until ready to put to use.
-Dig or tear up a circle in the soil about 36 inches wide and about 6 inches deep.
-Mix your mineral mixture with the soil.
Maintenance:
-Replenish in 6 months with fresh supply of mineral, and then each year there after."
I've seen this recipe a lot but am having trouble finding the dical phosphate. Is calcium carbonate ok to substitute?
jmlane
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Re: Establishing a Mineral Lick
[Re: Cuz-Pat]
#1306984
03/23/15 03:26 PM
03/23/15 03:26 PM
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Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 16,607
Guntersville
AC870
Old Mossy Horns
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Old Mossy Horns
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 16,607
Guntersville
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I thought I'd put out some of the Trophy Rock.
“Killing tomorrow’s trophies today.”
On the distance I like to walk to my stands:
“The first 100 yards is also the last 100 yards.”
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Re: Establishing a Mineral Lick
[Re: Cuz-Pat]
#1306989
03/23/15 03:29 PM
03/23/15 03:29 PM
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Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 31,681
Slidell, La
perchjerker
Freak of Nature
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Freak of Nature
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 31,681
Slidell, La
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I think most mixtures are ok. Over the yrs Ive found placement is very important. I like red clay best. I also like to pour the mixture over a stump, deer will knaw the stump too. Ive seen stumps several feet in the air where deer have dug the dirt from around it.
Thomas Jefferson. The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
Life is too short to only hunt and fish on weekends!
If being a dumbass was fatal some of you would be on your death bed!
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Re: Establishing a Mineral Lick
[Re: Cuz-Pat]
#1306991
03/23/15 03:30 PM
03/23/15 03:30 PM
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Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 15,110
Tuscaloosa Co.
N2TRKYS
Old Mossy Horns
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Old Mossy Horns
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 15,110
Tuscaloosa Co.
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I started a mineral lick at my place mid summer of last year and I really could not tell that it got a lot of use. That may have been because I started it so late in the year.
I put out 100# of loose white salt and 50# of loose red cattle type mineral and mixed it in with the soil that I loosened up with a hoe.
I plan to refresh this spot in the next day or so and I'd like to put out something that will draw the deer in so I can get camera PICS. I also want to use something that will be beneficial to the deer.
I have seen licks where there were holes big enough to drive a 4 wheeler into. I want one like that on my place.
So, what do I need to put into this lick? Y'all tell me what to use and I'll get it bought this week and put it out. I've got sites like your referring to. Some I've started some with a 50 lbs bag of plain white salt and some with just a bag of Deer-Cain.
83% of all statistics are made up.
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Re: Establishing a Mineral Lick
[Re: Cuz-Pat]
#1307009
03/23/15 03:46 PM
03/23/15 03:46 PM
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Joined: May 2014
Posts: 1,562
Jasper, Al
muddyfeet
8 point
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8 point
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 1,562
Jasper, Al
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Besides the dical, trace mineral,and salt you can add in dried molasses or grape koolaid as an attractant. Another thing to consider is placement. A salt or mineral lick needs to be placed close to a water source. I've always been told it needs to be within a 100 yards of a water source.
Last edited by muddyfeet; 03/23/15 03:47 PM.
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Re: Establishing a Mineral Lick
[Re: muddyfeet]
#1307031
03/23/15 04:01 PM
03/23/15 04:01 PM
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Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 4,317
Boaz,Al,Mexican Paradise
OcToBeRDrEaMiN67
10 point
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10 point
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 4,317
Boaz,Al,Mexican Paradise
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I always top mine off with baking soda.I heard about it somewhere[can't remember where].It is like a turbo booster to a lick.
Psalm 27:1 The Lord is my light and my salvation,whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life;of whom shall I be afraid?
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Re: Establishing a Mineral Lick
[Re: Cuz-Pat]
#1307154
03/23/15 05:22 PM
03/23/15 05:22 PM
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Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 2,236
Foley, AL
Vulkanman
8 point
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8 point
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 2,236
Foley, AL
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I like to use sodium carbonate or "washing soda" to get them to start using a lick, it's like crack.
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Re: Establishing a Mineral Lick
[Re: Vulkanman]
#1307171
03/23/15 05:57 PM
03/23/15 05:57 PM
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Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 35,643
Missouri
swamp_fever2002
Administrator
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Administrator
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 35,643
Missouri
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I like to use sodium carbonate or "washing soda" to get them to start using a lick, it's like crack. I agree, it is like crack. Been using AH washing soda for about five years now.
It takes a long time to grow an old friend.
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Re: Establishing a Mineral Lick
[Re: swamp_fever2002]
#1307213
03/24/15 01:25 AM
03/24/15 01:25 AM
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Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 25,309
Buc-ee’s Beach Express
leroycnbucks
Freak of Nature
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Freak of Nature
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 25,309
Buc-ee’s Beach Express
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I'll take a picture this weekend of one I started a few years ago. I started it with deer Cain a nd rock salt. Every few months I'll add a bottle of Cain syrup to freshen it up.
Proud Army and ALNG veteran
God Bless America!
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