Rag Horn Report post Posted May 11, 2010 I am headed out this weekend to set up a trail cam. I have picked up some deer cane to put down at the spot. However I have mixed feelings about using it and am not sure the best way to go about doing it if I do decide to use it. It is the dry powder deer cane that you have to mix with water. It is not the deer cane block or the pre made liquid mix. Does anyone out there have any tips for application? For example how many gallons to use per square foot of earth covered? Poor it over a log or stump as the instructions suggest? Or should I put it to a bedding spot, near a watering hole, feeding grounds etc? I am just looking to optimize my opportunities. If anyone out there has any tips they are willing to share I appreciate it. Thanks for your help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
willhunt4coues Report post Posted May 11, 2010 1 Bag of water softing salt granulated not pellets and the LIQUID deer cane dig a hole and mix the two. Don't mess with the powder deer cane. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rag Horn Report post Posted May 11, 2010 Sorry this may be a dumb question but what is the difference between the ready made liquid deer cane and powder deer cane made liquid? Are they different substances? Or is it a preferred method of application? Sorry if these are dumb questions I am just new to deer cane, trail cams, and the like. Thanks again for your input. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
willhunt4coues Report post Posted May 11, 2010 I think they are the same but don't know. All I know is I have tried both and the deer WILL NOT touch the powder. I even mixed it with the salt. Maybe its just the area try them both in seperate areas but close by if that makes since. There are no stupid questions on here we are all here to learn. Keep us informed on how your mixures work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1denogean Report post Posted May 11, 2010 try it all, i have had luck with the powder just using that and a little bottle of water mixed with dirt. it all depends on the area you just have to do trial and error to see what works. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
synper100 Report post Posted May 12, 2010 Like hunt4coues said, dig a hole about 2 feet in diameter. Pour a bag of salt crystals (40 lb. bag at Home Depot for $4.99) into the hole and mix well with the dirt you took out of the hole. Pour a gallon of Deer Cain over the mix and get ready for the deer to hit it Hard. I can get 5 or 6 hundred pics in a 3 week period. Set your camera for 1 minute interval. I set my stand about 20 yards away with good cover. Been a killer setup for me!!!!! Good luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rag Horn Report post Posted May 13, 2010 Hey guys thanks for the tips… I will let you know how it goes…. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Non-Typical Solutions Report post Posted May 13, 2010 We will be waitin for some pics from the trail cam Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Bandido Report post Posted May 13, 2010 Trailcams, decoys, "cane", waterholes, google earth, scents, doe pee, buck pee, pee pee - just buy a deer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
