Mathewsboy

What is the most economical, easiest way to increase antler growth? I live in the U.P. of Michigan, where Antlers dont grow much and there isnt much mineral or feed for deer. And the Winter kill is usually pretty harsh.

buckeye

Here is a mineral recipe from the Missouri DNR that a member alwyshntn gave me.

50lbs Stock Salt
100lbs of unmedicated trace mineral
50lbs of dicalcium phosphate

Will run you about $25 at your local feed mill.

Dairy King

How long does that stuff last? A day, a week?

torontohunter

mathews boy.....I hate to break it to you but there is no economical/easy way!

buckeye

After the first application you renew tthe site after 6 months. Once a year then after.

Dairy King

Oh, Wow....What do you do? Just spread it out or what?

buckeye

Dig a hole 6 inches deep by 3 foot or so round. Dump the minerals in the hole and throw the dirt back on top of the minerals and mix it together well.

Deer902

Dig out a 3 foot hole about 10-12 inches deep and turn the dirt over. Mix in the mineral with the loose soil and your done. Our bucks are hitting ours already. It's also a good start for new fawns and lactating mothers.

Mathewsboy

I just hope my Local feed store has it all..

I'm gonna check this week..

Thanks Guys

Dairy King

Would this be considered baiting? Because I dont want to be found with a hole in the vicinity of my stand. Ive seen what salt block holes look like, and that would probably happen with this too.