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Re: Trophy rock experiments [Re: 2Dogs] #854377
02/09/14 07:13 AM
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Originally Posted By: 2Dogs
Originally Posted By: swamp_fever2002
2Dogs wish I could find some di-cal here locally. I would mix it with the Redmonds, use to use it years ago.



Ha ha, we have the opposite problem, we can get the di-cal here in NA,but not Redmonds. That would be a fine mix for sure.

If anyone in NEA is gonna make a run to Tenn for a load of Redmonds, I'd like to try some.


They keep the redmonds at Kimball Tractor supply.


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Re: Trophy rock experiments [Re: ridgestalker] #854394
02/09/14 07:31 AM
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Bag of white salt from the co-op has always done good for me

Re: Trophy rock experiments [Re: ridgestalker] #854400
02/09/14 07:35 AM
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Originally Posted By: ridgestalker
Originally Posted By: 2Dogs
Originally Posted By: swamp_fever2002
2Dogs wish I could find some di-cal here locally. I would mix it with the Redmonds, use to use it years ago.



Ha ha, we have the opposite problem, we can get the di-cal here in NA,but not Redmonds. That would be a fine mix for sure.

If anyone in NEA is gonna make a run to Tenn for a load of Redmonds, I'd like to try some.


They keep the redmonds at Kimball Tractor supply.


Thanks, I'll check Scottsboro's TSC, may have to make a run to Kimball.



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Re: Trophy rock experiments [Re: ridgestalker] #854441
02/09/14 08:22 AM
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What type location is best for a mineral site? Close to water? On a ridge? In a holler??

Re: Trophy rock experiments [Re: ridgestalker] #854446
02/09/14 08:28 AM
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Closer to water lefthorn and in clay is best, the one I posted above was about 60 yards from the river.


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Re: Trophy rock experiments [Re: ridgestalker] #854450
02/09/14 08:32 AM
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Yes clay is best. We haven't put out blocks in several years and they keep clawing up that clay to get the salt out.

Re: Trophy rock experiments [Re: hunterturf] #854473
02/09/14 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted By: hunterturf
Nope, just chunk them out on the ground and drive off

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Re: Trophy rock experiments [Re: 2Dogs] #855855
02/10/14 08:15 AM
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Originally Posted By: 2Dogs
Trophy rocks are expensive for what ya get IMO. The salt is what is the drawing card. I've used a mix of 2 parts loose red trace mineral to 1 part di-cal phosphate for years. It works very good, has some mineral value and is cost effective. I get more pics than I care to delete with that recipe also.
I also use this and it better than any rock, crush, ect.

Re: Trophy rock experiments [Re: ridgestalker] #856280
02/10/14 01:04 PM
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Just got a couple of trophy rocks now to grab a camera and see what comes to get a lick.

Re: Trophy rock experiments [Re: ridgestalker] #856750
02/10/14 03:49 PM
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WHITETAIL DEER HOMEMADE MINERAL MIX RECIPE
Printable version
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.


Helpful hints: One is best time to put it out is March/April and I put all 200 lbs in one hole. Also I like a water source to be within 100 yards.

If you put it out this time just put 100lbs won't do as much for them now. But will be a slight draw. Good Luck


These prices are a few years old, but the recipe is still gold!!!

Last edited by arKic; 02/10/14 03:53 PM.
Re: Trophy rock experiments [Re: ridgestalker] #856772
02/10/14 03:58 PM
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arKic, That recipe is from a guy I use to listen to on the radio here in Missouri years ago. Allen Morris was his name. It was given to him from a private land conservationist from Missouri Department of Conservation in the 80's thumbup


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Re: Trophy rock experiments [Re: ridgestalker] #857140
02/10/14 11:37 PM
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My Dad and I use the recipe above (arKic's post), but we use lime in place of the stock/ice cream salt. The deer absolutely love it!

We put a big batch of this in our mineral sites in February, then freshen them up with half as much again in the Summer (usually August or so).

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