Nice job, thank you for sharing. NBWildman has a similar block as yours. He is on KZbin as well with many “how to” videos.
@bootlegoutdoorsАй бұрын
Thanks! I have seen some of the videos on NBWildman and they have great content.
@fireemblemistrash7510 ай бұрын
Thanks for this! Honestly i do not wanna pay $25-$30 for a sandbag so id rather diy one
@bootlegoutdoors10 ай бұрын
Thanks! If it works and I can repurpose something I was going to throw away anyway, then all the better right? Plus, I like the look of it.
@capebreton370611 ай бұрын
Nice video. I made my own recipe last night, baked it, compressed it and let it chill 24 hours at 5 degrees Celsius but it was “loose” when I dumped it out tonight. I may have used too much molasses and not enough sugar, if as you say it’s the sugar crystallizing that binds it together. I used whole corn, oats and lay mash and some peanuts for the dry ingredients…I’ll try again!
@bootlegoutdoors11 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing! Indeed, the melted sugar acts like glue and maybe the whole corn is a bit more difficult to bind with other ingredients as well? There’s always a little trial and error, but the deer and other critters sure don’t seem to mind if it’s in block form or crumbled on the ground. ;-)
@back40ranch Жыл бұрын
If i had the stuff in the cubbard i would try that
@bootlegoutdoors Жыл бұрын
Yeah and things are not cheap at grocery store, so I’m also exploring different ingredients
@allisonryanmcdowell6047 Жыл бұрын
Just got done making mine 😌 can't wait to put it out for the tomorrow 🙌 thank u bootleg outdoors.
@bootlegoutdoors Жыл бұрын
Did it work?
@kelvinharvey2016 Жыл бұрын
this is really cool I'd like to see trail camera photo's of critters eating on it lol
@bootlegoutdoors Жыл бұрын
Thank you Kelvin, indeed many critters will eat it lol. Couple of raccoons can eat entire block in one night
@mistywhitehead3046 Жыл бұрын
and is very easy
@mistywhitehead3046 Жыл бұрын
it worked
@bootlegoutdoors Жыл бұрын
Thank you Misty!
@marlinganderson2 жыл бұрын
I followed these directions and ingredients exactly, compressed into container tightly and let set for 1 1/2 days and it never got hard. Took it to the field where I had pictures of deer on camera everyday and set it up on a broken limb of a pine tree and a screw in the middle to hold it there. After 3 days I had no deer anywhere near it and it was covered with bees. Are you sure it’s not a deer repellent?
@bootlegoutdoors2 жыл бұрын
Sorry you had this experience James. We’ve had dozens of people with very positive experiences and many deer pics on trail cameras proving deer LOVE IT. Maybe your sugar did not melt properly so it could harden the block?
@windomwatts27482 жыл бұрын
We can't use that cause of Black Bear it will be gone in couple days
@spinoboi27862 жыл бұрын
Um so mine came out a lot darker I did everything right but was it because I was using normal brown brown sugur instead of light? Or was it molasses I got cause the molasses I got came straight from Tractor supply and it’s specifically for deer
@bootlegoutdoors2 жыл бұрын
Sometimes the “feed” molasses has a lot of additives in it and what you want is pure sugar so it melts and hardens when cooled to glue everything together
@Rjg167992 жыл бұрын
I want to see the game camera footage of this really work or not.
@lawrenceturner72943 жыл бұрын
I made this block to the recipe mine came out hard as it should have done I made six blocks they all melted within two days any suggestions. I’m assuming it was too hot I live in Mosouri. Any suggestions.
@bootlegoutdoors3 жыл бұрын
When you say melt, do you mean it all fell apart or did it just lose its shape? I’ve never made these in August so the heat could indeed be a factor.
@lawrenceturner72943 жыл бұрын
I nailed them to a tree as you’ve done. I went to check on them about a week later they had lost shape and wilted off the nail. Deer tracks all around the area all of the blocks were gone.
@bootlegoutdoors3 жыл бұрын
@@lawrenceturner7294 ok, I see. I’ve never had mine in the woods longer than a few days before they were fully eaten. You might want to try using more sugar and keeping it in oven a little longer. It’s the melted sugar that hardens and makes the block stick together, so that’s the first place I would start. Also, if it keeps crumbling up, you can always mix it with your corn and throw it out like that.
@gerryemery14663 жыл бұрын
Add some tart cherry juice concentrate to the mixture, and it will attract deer from miles around.
@bootlegoutdoors3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip!
@jenbosworth33933 жыл бұрын
Can you store this in freezer, for a couple months?
@bootlegoutdoors3 жыл бұрын
I haven’t tried that, but I think a couple months in the freezer wouldn’t hurt
@grega50593 жыл бұрын
Going to give this a try!
@bootlegoutdoors3 жыл бұрын
Let us know how it turns out!
@terrytrexler93403 жыл бұрын
I would add some coarse salt to this mixture.
@bootlegoutdoors3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, great idea
@tonybell50433 жыл бұрын
how long did it last?
@bootlegoutdoors3 жыл бұрын
Usually only a couple of days unfortunately.
@ericm4254 жыл бұрын
i don't understand the point of the plastic liner.
@bootlegoutdoors4 жыл бұрын
If the soil underneath is really soft, the plastic liner helps to prevent the rocks from sinking underneath the soft soil
@Peterama30004 жыл бұрын
Tried to mack the block but it never got hard. I followed your recipe and added deer salt and the deer acorn bait you get at Tractor supply. I did you a cup of actual corn maybe that's why it didn't harden? Maybe I didn't pack it tight enough? Any ideas/tips anyone. Thanks
@bootlegoutdoors4 жыл бұрын
If it’s not hardening well, then usually it’s because the sugar didn’t melt properly or indeed once you put it into a mold, you need to press it together firmly. Let me know if that helps.
@RalphLaurant4 жыл бұрын
Did it work?
@bootlegoutdoors4 жыл бұрын
Worked beautifully!
@17goodluck4 жыл бұрын
thanks for the video. lots of good info in it. I know this works for the deer but was wondering how to make it stick in a block. just let it sit? No frig? thanks again. I will use salt in mine I know they like it. middle Georgia
@bootlegoutdoors4 жыл бұрын
sam Jones thank you! I try to press mine together very tightly when it’s still warm out of the oven. The melted sugar will act sort of like a glue and when it hardens, it should keep it stuck together in one block.
@DoctorColg83 жыл бұрын
Speaking of sticking in a block, one wonders if you could embed a stick in the block (like a furling stip with a spiked end) so you could make the block into a big deer lollipop (without nailing into a tree). Asking for a friend.
@bootlegoutdoors3 жыл бұрын
@@DoctorColg8 I definitely think that’s possible. Might take a little trial and error ;-)
@kenjohnson66034 жыл бұрын
You forgot to add a generous helping of salt to your mix. That should be the #1 ingredient.
@bootlegoutdoors4 жыл бұрын
Ken Johnson good point.
@jimcockey43855 жыл бұрын
I wish they would show the day after they were hung on the tree. I wanna see how it works !
@kevinkentucky99725 жыл бұрын
Nice vid, I'd pick a dead tree to nail into though
@bootlegoutdoors5 жыл бұрын
Kevin Kentucky thank you!
@Noname-lm4xu4 жыл бұрын
Tree hugger
@jamesmoran79585 жыл бұрын
It's not deer it's bear
@rusharley1345 жыл бұрын
Can't hear you.
@Thunderchickenbr5495 жыл бұрын
I think putting block on a tree stump works great cuz even after blocks gone they still work on the stump cuz it soaks into the wood
@bootlegoutdoors5 жыл бұрын
Paul Hanuska Jr. great point!
@Thunderchickenbr5495 жыл бұрын
How long does block last for y’all? Thanks!
@bootlegoutdoors5 жыл бұрын
Paul Hanuska Jr. thanks, it depends on couple factors. Rain will make it soft, raccoons will tear it up, but overall the deer like it and it’s a lot of fun to make. Just make sure to check your local laws on feeding deer. 👍
@teacheng37955 жыл бұрын
Very good vid, well done from Australia. Must give this a try! BIG LIKE!!
@bootlegoutdoors5 жыл бұрын
teach eng thank you kindly!
@bearslayer21475 жыл бұрын
Bears would run off with it in my neck of the woods
@paulmoss79404 жыл бұрын
Yup. You wouldn't believe what they have torn up. Hyde Co. NC
@miman-ck9jv5 жыл бұрын
Always mix the dry goods together first then add the liquid last
@bootlegoutdoors3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the advice.
@ksmith565 жыл бұрын
How long did you let it sit before you took it out
@bootlegoutdoors5 жыл бұрын
I usually let mine sit over night
@sharonsmith12035 жыл бұрын
So you made granola for the deer! Minus the corn meal. Excellent.
@bootlegoutdoors5 жыл бұрын
Lol, yes basically
@sharonsmith12035 жыл бұрын
Ah, racoons climb trees!
@bootlegoutdoors5 жыл бұрын
Sharon Smith yes, unfortunately!
@sharonsmith12035 жыл бұрын
@@bootlegoutdoors My granola block fell off the tree in ten minutes. It was still too wet. But the racoons enjoyed it I am sure.
@bootlegoutdoors5 жыл бұрын
Sharon Smith any more attempts?
@jim81915 жыл бұрын
Out of curiosity, I'm assuming this is yours as well: www.instructables.com/id/Molasses-Deer-Lick/ I ask, because this recipe seems good, but have you tried adding more salt? Thanks.
@bootlegoutdoors3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jim, it is indeed and I don’t think a little salt would hurt, but getting that molasses lick to harden is more difficult than the feed block for example. So not sure how much you could add but if you make it, please tell us how it turns out
@jim81915 жыл бұрын
Could you add Himalayan Salt, or would it degrade the structuring of the block? Thanks.
@jasonpalmer74015 жыл бұрын
Salt wouldn't hurt..
@bootlegoutdoors5 жыл бұрын
I agree, I don’t think small amount of salt will effect how it holds up and of course deer love salt!
@cheifblaccfoot22566 жыл бұрын
Thanks great video
@bootlegoutdoors5 жыл бұрын
King Blackfoot22 much appreciated 👍
@MrDustin7136 жыл бұрын
have you had much success with this block? Went to the website, unable to find any clarification on the matter.
@bootlegoutdoors6 жыл бұрын
Dustin French yes, we’ve had a lot of success on the trail camera, but sometimes the raccoons get there first!
@MrDustin7136 жыл бұрын
@@bootlegoutdoors glad to hear, thanks for the response
@waynerobinson23015 жыл бұрын
Dustin / every mammal will go in for peanut butter . Also salt anything else you add will be carrying those elements on them / as far as an attractant anything peeks the “ curiosity “ one of best is mineral salt blocks like you put out for cattle or horses .
@waynerobinson23015 жыл бұрын
Smear some skunk essence near by as ever deer will snoop to see what went on .
@davidbird64756 жыл бұрын
How does it hold up after a few good rains?
@bootlegoutdoors6 жыл бұрын
David Bird great question. Not positive, but I will come back and tell you as I’m sure it will happen sooner or later. I suspect it will hold up fine in light rain no problem, but the grain might spoil if left wet for too long.
@terrydurham51716 жыл бұрын
Most of it will break off and be on the ground after a day or 2 or rain wouldn't it
@bootlegoutdoors6 жыл бұрын
Terry Durham deer will still eat it on the ground but it’s pretty solid, so it should hold up ok. We need to do more field tests, but deer season is around the corner!
@canadianneo-frontiersmen61656 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the share bro!
@bootlegoutdoors6 жыл бұрын
Canadian Neo-Frontiersmen my pleasure. And appreciate you taking time to watch it. Thanks!
@BREEZEONE16 жыл бұрын
You must not have bears in the area..
@bootlegoutdoors6 жыл бұрын
Pig Farmer Ben ha, no but we have raccoons and they will definitely eat this
@BREEZEONE16 жыл бұрын
I put out a peanut butter pack to see what it would do last year, after checking the camera I noticed it really pulls in the bears. I don't like thinking about bears when im sitting in my ground blind with a bow at 5am in the morning. hahaha So I quit putting out peanut butter. I still want to try this while its the off season to see how it does. Thanks for the video!
@bootlegoutdoors6 жыл бұрын
Pig Farmer Ben my pleasure! Please let us know what happens and I completely agree with you about bears and ground blinds lol
@BREEZEONE16 жыл бұрын
Will do.
@thecrittergitter75766 жыл бұрын
I have been watching a lot of videos on bait attractants and find a lot of ways to make this and that. However, I don't see proof of the results of the attractants. Is it possible to add pictures of wildlife in action on these particular attractants? On a side note as for types of attractants/baits. What works in Michigan might not work in VA/NC. For instance in Michigan deer love beets and carrots not in VA/NC. I think some attractant/baits work in any area such as peanut butter and corn. Again any videos of the results of the efforts? also locations (while not specific but maybe by state) where used might not be a bad Idea. On another side note I bought a Molasses 31% protein for livestock from TS for $40. I have not had any sign of activity eating or licking it in NC. While it might work in other areas. Also, watch out for molasses as a bear attractant. Thanks for the idea.
@bootlegoutdoors6 жыл бұрын
The Critter Gitter g thanks for sharing your thoughts and definitely I agree using bait or attractants alone will never guarantee success in the woods. If you have a large crop of white oak acorns on the property next to yours for example, then this little block isn’t going to change your deer’s feeding habits. However, certainly having that little extra edge in the woods to bring a deer a little closer, make them stop a little longer, or even those little things that give us the confidence to stay in the tree a little longer make a very big difference. For me, making these attractants at home is an enjoyable activity and even if the deer show up at night to eat it, it’s still a lot of fun to see the trail cam pictures and try new things. As hunters, we all have a DIY approach and this is something small that comes naturally, but hopefully feeds our larger DIY habits as hunters. 👍
@westindigenoustrading54436 жыл бұрын
Bootleg Outdoors amen
@thebanginbucks84336 жыл бұрын
I tried it last night and it came out a little runny and is still mushy and I left it over night but I used karo syrup does that matter
@bootlegoutdoors6 жыл бұрын
Highlands Hunting thanks for your question. I haven’t used that type of syrup before. I think the most important ingredient for making it stick together is sugar and making sure it melts properly. I would try different syrup, maybe add more sugar and keep it in the oven a little longer. Hope this helps!
@shaunfowler84726 жыл бұрын
It didn’t look like You added your cane syrup thanks looks great I’m do it just needed to know.
@bootlegoutdoors6 жыл бұрын
Shaun Fowler thanks for your comment. I did add molasses to the mix before and actually on the finished block afterwards as well. We’ve had great contributions from viewers though about adding other types of syrup that also works well.
@melaniearnold21206 жыл бұрын
You put it up to high
@bootlegoutdoors6 жыл бұрын
Melanie Arnold thanks for your comment and yes it needs to be about 4ft off the ground.
@GoodDartz16 жыл бұрын
Got any pics of the deer eating it?
@bootlegoutdoors6 жыл бұрын
Anthony Brych definitely, we’ll try to post some on our website bootlegoutdoors.com. Thanks for asking
@caseycambre51896 жыл бұрын
Can you add a little salt to it?
@bootlegoutdoors6 жыл бұрын
Casey Cambre I think adding a little salt is a great idea. We all know deer need salt! Thanks for the idea
@christaylor32426 жыл бұрын
If you make a bunch of these and keep them at the house for awhile do they need to be frozen?
@bootlegoutdoors6 жыл бұрын
Chris Taylor Hi Chris, I’ve never kept them for very long but I just put them in a big ziplock bag or plastic wrap in room temperature. I’ve kept them this way for several days and certainly the deer didn’t mind.
@fredmendes89823 жыл бұрын
@@bootlegoutdoors I made some back in fall of 2019. Kept 2 until 2020 deer season Just keep in original plastic container molds. in mt garage Worked fine but it was bears that got them
@bootlegoutdoors3 жыл бұрын
@@fredmendes8982 thanks for the comment! Great to know