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I never hunt directly over bait, but if I would I would be as far as I possible could. I typically hunt around bait, I cut the trails deer use to get to the bait pile. I start baiting 3 weeks before the season starts, thats plenty. If you start to early, the bears will move in.
From my experience, baiting has been most effective for me later in the season. Especially when it turns cold and snow hits the ground. In early season, there is still tons of forage,browse and mast for the deer to pick and choose from. Not to mention uncut crops too.
If if you are eager to get one early in the season, deer are still in their summer feeding habits and are easier to pattern compared to later on in the season. Do some good scouting. Find natural food sources, water and travel routes of course. Good luck
Like I said, can't hurt.Quote:
Originally Posted by MikePal
Bears love apples!
We usually just throw some corn piles out about a week or 2 before the season.
I put a feeder out and all I get now is raccoons and squirrels instead of buck and does. Im going to take it down and put a mineral rock out instead. I havent seen many coons lick a mineral rock
I had 3 corn feeders last year and was able to shoot my first deer in November, this year I haven't been up to the hunting grounds much so haven't put much out.
I will be checking trail cam this weekend and putting out a couple salt licks, just to see what's in the area.
If cam shows good activity i may not put out much bait, but if nothing I may put out some corn to see if I can bring them in.
Good luck to everyone this fall. I'm looking forward to getting back out in the bush.
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Where you buying your corn from? Last time picked up a sack at the local feed store was $11.00.Quote:
Originally Posted by MikePal
I was paying $10-12 a bag last year for cracked corn
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Last year it was as high as around $17.....I just called the feed store and it's down to $14 (88lbs) ...it will be more at TSC (they only sell 50lb bags)..hurts the wallet when your feeding the coons...