Why do deer stop eating corn?

Yep, what everyone else has said. Acorns dropping, corn in fields is where it needs to be for them. Deer usually off minerals this time of year. Everything changes this time of year.

Why is the deer not eating my corn?

You may have corn that has been treated with a pesticide. Deer will not eat it until it is rained on which with a feeder will never happen. I've encountered that problem before. Try new corn that you know is not treated.

Why did deer stop coming to feeder?

I've been feeding, and the deer suddenly stopped coming/eating. What might cause that? This is most likely due a change in the environment, or an improvement in native range conditions. When large mast crops such as acorns, wild berries, fruit or mesquite beans become available deer will also back off on feed.

What attracts deer better than corn?

Peanut butter has physical properties that will help deer hang around in front of your trail cameras better than corn. It tends to leave a longer-lasting residue than corn, so whitetails stick around wherever you smear it.

Will deer eat corn off the ground?

As long as deer owners don't use corn as a deer's primary food source, the impact will be positive. It can be advantageous as a supplement to complement the right feeding plan. Corn combined with typical food for deer like leaves, fruits, nuts, and grass can significantly benefit their health.

Fat Deer is Eating all the Corn

How long does it take for deer to find corn?

1-3 days they should be on it good. If it is well traveled.

Is it OK to feed deer corn in the summer?

During the summer, don't only use corn when feeding deer. Instead, combine it with a supplemental source of protein. It's tempting to stock the feeder full of corn, but it's not a good source of protein – only around seven to 10 percent. Rather, it's mostly carbohydrates, which is needed more in the winter months.

What can I mix with corn to attract deer?

If you want to feed deer in your backyard, it's easy to make treats and food with some corn and molasses. You can also make a paste to spread when hunting to lure deer to your area.

Do Bucks avoid feeders?

Adult bucks are moving more during the rut peak than any other time of year, but they are not focused on food. They're focused on breeding. Meanwhile, does that are not in estrus may be trying to make themselves scarce to avoid bucks during this time, so avoiding sites like feeders might also be advantageous.

Should you hunt over a deer feeder?

Use No.

Only about 25% of states with huntable whitetail populations allow hunters to shoot a deer over bait, but it's a common and popular practice where legal. Tactical Tip: Some say to pour out as much feed as you can muster. Others choose to limit how much they put out and replenish on a regular schedule.

How long will corn last in deer feeder?

Usually 3-5 seconds per. Your feeder will be out of corn in 2 1/2 weeks.

Do deer prefer whole or cracked corn?

the guy at the checkout said deer prefer whole. looks like it would spread better and make the deer work to find the pieces. I had them go through 50lbs in 24 hours!

What do deer love to eat the most?

Deer will primarily eat browse (woody portion of leaves and stems), forbs (broad-leaved plants), mast (acorns, apples, etc), and grass. Although these are the main foods deer like to eat, the quantity of these different foods differ throughout the year and the region you are hunting.

What is the cheapest thing to feed deer?

An inexpensive way to feed deer is with corn. Deer love corn and many hunters rely on it for supplemental feeding. That being said, corn is not an excellent source of protein, which is essential for antler growth and the nursing of fawns.

Does Kool Aid Work for deer?

Grape Koolaid or Strawberry Koolaid attracts more hogs to my corn pile than deer though. We just add some vanilla or peanuts to the corn and the deer really go for it.

Does sugar attract deer?

They like apples and there are other deer attractives that have sugar in them. Give it a try if you are allowed to bait deer in your area but you might also attract some ants also!

How long should you wait to hunt after putting corn out?

Registered. When I have, anywhere from 2 weeks before, too 2 minutes before Hunting. Another good method is hunt trails going to your bait station.

How do you attract big bucks?

How many pounds of corn will feed a deer?

A good rule of thumb is to have one supplemental site for every 100 acres of property. You can place a 50-pound sack of corn mixed with GYT90 at each site. This should be enough to help supplement the deer herd.

How often do deer eat corn?

-‐ Once you start, feed the corn or pelleted feed consistently. Feeding once every 1 or 2 weeks may not give deer the opportunity to adapt to eating these foods.

Can deer eat corn in the winter?

Although corn has poor protein, it has high carbohydrates. Whether it's planted in a food plot, or fed at a feeding site, corn can be a great benefit to whitetails during winter. Most deer managers are more than willing to plant their plots in the spring and summer.

What can you feed deer instead of corn?

Some good fall food sources include hard mast (e.g., oak acorns, beech nuts, chestnuts, hickory nuts, etc.), soft mast (e.g., apples, pears, persimmons, etc.), and agricultural crops (corn, soybeans, brassicas, cereal grains, etc.).