Roe deer bait

[Leo Sayer 2,420]

1 minute ago, comanche said:

This is the time of year for windfall apples. Used whole , crushed or   fermenting  in bucket of water hung from a tree , they'll  attract roe and a lot of other animals to your trail cam.

As for covering your scent ,stay downwind against a backdrop and don't  flinch. Even if they sense you  curiosity will even sometimes  cause them to walk closer  investigate . A remote shutter activator will keep your movement  to a minimum.

I bet most people with trail cams have pictures of deer noses where the animal has been intrigued  by the camera and come closer for a lick and a sniff.

 

Thanks for that , I will look into the apples. Much appreciated cheers 

[comanche 2,955]

1 minute ago, Leo Sayer said:

Thanks for that , I will look into the apples. Much appreciated cheers 

It helps that they are usually free!

Fill a sack(or more) if you can

[Leo Sayer 2,420]

Just now, comanche said:

It helps that they are usually free!

Fill a sack(or more) if you can

Actually a few apple trees over the road from me . Bonus

[mackem 26,269]

6 hours ago, comanche said:

This is the time of year for windfall apples. Used whole , crushed or   fermenting  in bucket of water hung from a tree , they'll  attract roe and a lot of other animals to your trail cam.

I know where there's a couple of apple trees in Essex that have what amounts to a fallow deer motorway leading under them when the fruit is falling.

 

8 hours ago, Leo Sayer said:

Can’t see em selling them in my Morrisons down the road lol  

Just been in a store while 'er indoors was shoe shopping,one of the assistants who shoots said you can't beat mineral licks (and they had pop up blinds).

[Leo Sayer 2,420]

4 hours ago, mackem said:

I know where there's a couple of apple trees in Essex that have what amounts to a fallow deer motorway leading under them when the fruit is falling.

 

Just been in a store while 'er indoors was shoe shopping,one of the assistants who shoots said you can't beat mineral licks (and they had pop up blinds).

Awesome that Mac, don’t know about mineral licks, but plenty of crack head window lickers near my Morrisons lol. 
 

That’s cool with the apple tree

[mackem 26,269]

On 05/10/2024 at 22:44, Leo Sayer said:

. On some of the facebook groups I was reading about scent control and lot of different views on there. Some fellas smoke there clothes , others get a bin bag with leafs and debris from the area and leave there clothes in there for a few days. Others by chems you can get to spray on or wash your clothes inn. It’s all very interesting actually.

In Walmart at the moment having a coffee while my lady is shopping and spotted these in what she calls the pee-aisle (stinks of deer piss and lures).

[Leo Sayer 2,420]

6 minutes ago, mackem said:

In Walmart at the moment having a coffee while my lady is shopping and spotted these in what she calls the pee-aisle (stinks of deer piss and lures).

I wonder if it works all that lot ? Just literally came in now. Got a new pair of binos, so went for a mouch and looking for a few camera spots to put my trail cam up 

[Leo Sayer 2,420]

Found a new few runs and tracks 

[mackem 26,269]

28 minutes ago, Leo Sayer said:

I wonder if it works all that lot ? Just literally came in now. Got a new pair of binos, so went for a mouch and looking for a few camera spots to put my trail cam up 

I think it works mate,but no better than getting up a height in a treestand.I have just been in Sail a local store and an old guy was buying a turkey tag,it's thanksgiving on Monday and Turkey is a tradition so maybe he is going out for a bird in the morning.

[Leo Sayer 2,420]

2 minutes ago, mackem said:

I think it works mate,but no better than getting up a height in a treestand.I have just been in Sail a local store and an old guy was buying a turkey tag,it's thanksgiving on Monday and Turkey is a tradition so maybe he is going out for a bird in the morning.

That’s awesome , hope the old fella gets lucky 

[mackem 26,269]

1 minute ago, Leo Sayer said:

That’s awesome , hope the old fella gets lucky 

Loads of birds around mate,I see them daily,I am sure he will do fine.

Good luck with the photography,let me know how you get on.

[Chaff 3,590]

Creosote?

They just seem to be attracted to the stuff lol

[mackem 26,269]

1 hour ago, Chaff said:

Creosote?

They just seem to be attracted to the stuff lol

I spoke to a Spanish farmer years ago who attracted wild pig with diesel,maybe the same sort of thing?