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Deer salt
- Thread starter Jimmypop
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The use of salt blocks is great, There seems to be a degree of controversy over strait salt blocks vs mineral blocks. some so called experts recommend the mineral blocks over the solid white blocks. Taken from one of the internet blogs.
"Most hunters use mineral blocks to manage herds on private land. They definitely round out a food plot. If a herd can find food, treats and nutrients all in one spot, they’re likely to come back repeatedly. Hunters can place trail cameras near mineral blocks to watch their herd’s habits and see where they go most.
Mineral blocks also keep the herd healthy. The nutrients keep the animals strong, help the does get pregnant and give birth to healthy fawns, and get the bucks ready for the rut. Most importantly, they promote big, beautiful antlers.
Some mineral blocks have strong attractant properties, so you can theoretically use them on public land if it’s allowed, maybe even for single-day hunts. This is not really their primary purpose, though."
"Most hunters use mineral blocks to manage herds on private land. They definitely round out a food plot. If a herd can find food, treats and nutrients all in one spot, they’re likely to come back repeatedly. Hunters can place trail cameras near mineral blocks to watch their herd’s habits and see where they go most.
Mineral blocks also keep the herd healthy. The nutrients keep the animals strong, help the does get pregnant and give birth to healthy fawns, and get the bucks ready for the rut. Most importantly, they promote big, beautiful antlers.
Some mineral blocks have strong attractant properties, so you can theoretically use them on public land if it’s allowed, maybe even for single-day hunts. This is not really their primary purpose, though."
furtaker
Senior Member
Look at the content label on a trace mineral salt block and they are 96-99% salt. That 1-4% of copper, magnesium, and zinc does absolutely nothing for health or antlers. They sure are good for trail cameras and 6ft dug out craters in the ground though.
I think those low percentage nutrients are essential for good health in most mammals.
furtaker
Senior Member
I don't know but it sure doesn't sound like much to me. And when a deer stands there for a few minutes licking the block or the ground, they can't be getting much. I think the salt is the primary attractant.
Ask your doctor about those trace minerals. We need them just like the 4 legged mammals.
Tight Lines
Senior Member
Personally I like the salt with trace minerals, it is the red clay that is hard on your teeth and man does it make one thirsty...
furtaker
Senior Member
I take a multivitamin every day. My problem is getting enough minerals through my diet.
nmurph
Senior Member
Research...trace minerals in brown blocks aren't beneficial.
For deer or cattle?
nmurph
Senior Member
I thought the were taking about Hugh Manns?
rosewood
Senior Member
Just picked up 3 of the brown/red ones from TSC today. One goes in back yard, other 2 will replace the ones I put out last year at the hunting property. Deer went through them fast last year for some reason. They seem to hit them most this time of year too.
Rosewood
Rosewood
