Every deer is different, so you never know. I've had Trophy Rocks out in the past and while deer use them, they don't seem to have the lasting power that the mix I use does. And at $15+ a pop, that can add up in a hurry. I also know people that have tried mine without any luck. There are a lot of variables in this game also. The first 2 years I tried minerals at our farm the traffic was not what I'd experienced at licks on other farms in the past. During a shed hunting trip that summer I located an existing lick that was originally for cows, but the deer had taken it over. After covering it with brush and moving my lick to a different spot closer to water and cover, I hit the jack pot.
Mineral sites are great for cameras and that's the primary reason people use them IMO. But when done right, they are a very beneficial supplement to the local deer herd.
Mineral sites are great for cameras and that's the primary reason people use them IMO. But when done right, they are a very beneficial supplement to the local deer herd.
We will see hopefully.
