How to Feed Mineral Blocks to a Deer

Feeding mineral or salt blocks to a deer---a process often referred to as "deer baiting"---can be done for either recreation or hunting. There are a few things to keep in mind if you plain on attracting deer with mineral blocks, including distance, placement and legal issues.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Mineral blocks
• Tree stump

1. Find out if deer baiting is legal in your area. It is illegal in many countries and states.

2. Find a tree stump that is located in a somewhat secluded area. Most deer will not go to mineral blocks placed too close to a road or a cabin.

3. Place a mineral block on the tree stump. Make sure it is positioned so that it will not fall off.

4. Chip off small pieces from the block and scatter them around the area. This will help draw deer to the spot.

5. Keep your distance. Many deer will not go to the mineral block if they know a human is nearby.

Tips & Warnings

• If you want to observe deer from your house or cabin, find a stump that is distant from the cabin but free from trees that would block your view. Watch the deer from your porch or window.

References

• Dear Baiting is Illegal in Many States

Resources

• Forum on kinds of mineral blocks