DIY Deer Block Easy Make Solid Feed / Mineral Block

[@jackshenhouse]

If you use a Bundt or angel food cake pan to mold it in, your block will have a hole in the center. Also, a little cook's tip: if you measure out your cup of oil first, the corn syrup will then slide out of the measuring cup easier!

[@jayblue8537]

Out of all of the "homemade" deer atractant videos.i only watch yours.they are the best.ibe tried watching some of the others in the past but yours id defintly the most informative & works the best.thanks.

[@NBWildman]

wow, thank you !! so glad they are working out for you

[@ryansullivan4368]

Dear NBWiLdMaN Thank you so much for all your videos. As a fellow Canadian and outdoorsman I can honestly say I'm addicted. I have had success with your buck jams, your Dollarama deer attraction, and now trying this for the first time. Last couple of years I've lost out due to fellow hunters being able to afford more bait. Now I can do what I love on a level playing field. Thank you again, and happy hunting! Ryan, Aylmer QC

[@tomlarkin6619]

used these last year and they worked great. I am making one now and will put it out for my woodland creature friends tomorrow. Looking forward to hunting this year as I just retired and have plenty of time to go this year.

[@NBWildman]

that's great !! good luck and thanks for watching !!

[@tammyquillin3389]

This is great!! After I found all the ingredients, it’s so easy! The dried molasses was the hardest thing to find but it’s at the local country feed store, I’m in Ohio. I made my first one yesterday, put it out at dusk by morning it was gone! So I made more. I do have two store bought ones, they’ve been outside in the same area for 2 weeks still there. This even makes my house smell good! Very, very easy, try it.

[@NBWildman]

Glad you liked it!!

[@LibertyHand]

Great instructions. I'm going to try this in central Mississippi and Louisiana and see. Thanks for sharing!

[@NBWildman]

Great, let us know how you make out with it...

[@anthonytyler8627]

Gotta try this next week and see what happens in South Carolina. Thanks!

[@NBWildman]

Good luck!

[@timmassey241]

I’ve made these several times now with minor modifications to this recipe. These blocks seem to work really well here in Southeast Missouri. Not sure if it’s differences in climate and humidity or what but, I’ve found that baking them for an extra few minutes per cycle helps them hold together a lot better. Thank you for this idea and recipe!

[@NBWildman]

Wow!! that's great, glad these are working out for you, good luck and thanks for watching

[@yambo7994]

@@NBWildman I'm making 30 pound blocks with baking for 30 minutes at 425.....do a mix at 15minutes and using two pans with 15 pounds each.

[@robertmarcotte4652]

Add some none chlorinated water to really get things a bit wetter the heating and drying time will make it stick together better

[@KenJohnsonUSA]

Usually, deer do not need the calcium until April-June. Most hunters fail to put out high protein, high calcium blocks during this time...when the deer most need these nutrients. For my autumn feed blocks, I use a different recipe. Instead of the corn, I substitute rabbit pellets (16% protein). Instead of the laying mash, I use goat dewormer pellets (10-12% protein). Rather than using dehydrated molasses (which is impossible to find in my area), I use an all stock sweet feed (10% protein). Corn syrup is expensive here as well, so I substitute with any cheap pancake syrup. I use more oil than you do and I use vegetable oil. I also use 1 cup table salt. Regarding the oil, I've noticed, when I was raising livestock, animal reproduction yields more than doubled when I added vegetable oil to their feed. The reason for the dewormer pellets is because deer get parasites and the dewormer pellets will help the deer stay healthier longer. As I transition over to winter, I stop using the dewormer pellets and substitute with rabbit pellets (16% protein). I will feed the deer the winter blocks until they drop fawns, then I will use the laying mash for my spring/summer blocks since the fawns and bucks will need all the protein and calcium they can get. Once June hits...I lay back and leave them alone since that is when we control burn areas. I'll come back around August/September and start the autumn blocks with dewormer. I'll stop a week or two before archery season. I don't archery hunt, so this gives time for the dewormer to get out of their system before I rifle hunt in November/December. If I were an archery hunter, I'd use my autumn mix in the summer and then use my winter mix all the way until spring.

[@robinmills9278]

Send me your recipe for a block to put out Sept- Nov please

[@mickeywilsonbushcraftandsu2513]

Good job. I prefer blocks to feed for a couple reasons. One they can be put anywhere with easy transport. Two they last alot longer than loose feed. You done a good tutorial man thumbs up.

[@NBWildman]

Thanks, great comment, and thanks for watching...

[@cpd833]

Like many others, I plan on using this for hunting this year. Good job...clear instructions.

[@NBWildman]

Thanks, and thanks for watching...

[@luxcarguy1608]

So, i tried this and it worked great......believe I had about $40.00 in all ingredients which wasn't bad......i used pam in the form and it fell right out......very easy to make ......i did use extra corn syrup just to make sure that it held together good ....thanks again easy to make......

[@NBWildman]

Thanks for sharing! i hope you were able to make more than one for $40.00??

[@floydlenz2280]

That's a cool way to do your own block... I'll certainly try that out... I used to use "Trophy Rock" , till I did my homework and found the Redmond salt co. They make trophy rock and several other products from the same salt source.. I found they make a 22 kilo block for around $8-9 ... Soooo either pay out the nose for "Trophy Rock" or sweet talk a feed store into ordering the blocks for you.. I found that the deer use the block just as well as the rock, so try it and see how it works for you..

[@NBWildman]

Thanks for the tip. I'll look into that

[@Festizzio2]

Going to be trying out this method this weekend. We feed deer through the winter months but every night the feeder trough is empty, hoping the blocks last a little longer. Going to be making with crushed acorns swapped for the oats for a batch or two as I have a pile of them from a coworker

[@NBWildman]

great idea...

[@noelhebert1798]

Again , great video. Will try this fall. Thanks

[@NBWildman]

Thanks, you won't be disappointed

[@johnmorgan7949]

I have made 5 since I watched this video and it is easy. Dried Malassis was the hardest thing to find but I got a great deal on 2 big bag 10.00 each because someone ordered it and never picked it up so his loss was my gain

[@NBWildman]

sweet deal !!

[@raymondcook8364]

Thank you so much. I do Bighorn Ram photography in Washington State.

[@johnwarfield7742]

Great video kid ! Perhaps a cheese press of sorts would help with forming the block !?

[@NBWildman]

Great idea

[@thecrittergitter7576]

Ever thought of putting it in the freezer for a few weeks after the initial dry time? Just thinking of it being in the freezer, it would wick any moisture out. Just a thought. Good video.

[@NBWildman]

sounds like a good plan, i'll try that on my next batch.

[@timcoffey7385]

@@NBWildman How did it work putting in the freezer?

[@AngryPeasants]

Deer Popsicle, lol. Add a stake to secure it to the ground!

[@NBWildman]

good tip

[@SuperBigdaddy1234]

Living your channel bud you got the best ideas

[@NBWildman]

I appreciate that!

[@sandragieger8984]

I made one of these and it’s.worked really good

[@NBWildman]

glad you like it

[@straydogg1000]

Gonna try that out this season

[@NBWildman]

you won't be sorry...

[@chucksmith5002]

Another one I`m going to try . Thanks

[@NBWildman]

let us know how you make out with it

[@robertmarcotte4652]

Great info and presentation. No wasted long drawn out bs

[@NBWildman]

thanks, and thanks for watching

[@adamredden2007]

Real problem finding dried molasses here. If I had to sub in regular molasses...any idea in what the ratio to solids would be? I guess if I just got it to a tacky consistency and let it dry. Trial and error. Thought you might have some input...thanks for the video!

[@josephbennett4442]

That’s cool as heck lol I need to try that out

[@NBWildman]

I use them as feed blocks starting about the first pf October here...

[@stl3094]

great video ; i did not see the product in any listing ,i'm in Canada ,Thank you .

[@NBWildman]

what product are you looking for?

[@johnmorgan7949]

Thank you for sharing this my brother

[@NBWildman]

My pleasure

[@gregoryowens342]

Great video. If you want to make a bigger block do u just equal amount of all ingredients. Thanks

[@NBWildman]

Yes, exactly

[@CoffeyOutdoors]

very nice im sure it works great we have had great luck with trophy rock

[@NBWildman]

Amen Brother...I use a Trophy Rock at almost every Camera site

[@montemaguire4596]

Does salt rocks or blocks cause cwp ?

[@frogoutdoors]

Can you please put a list up of what u used

[@jimmieburleigh9549]

If your mixing alot a old concrete mixer works great. To make Use the small buckets so you can tamp down with another bucket

[@NBWildman]

nice idea!

[@jimmieburleigh9549]

@@NBWildman 👍

[@madtrapper30]

Great video I'm going to try that this year and going to try the buck jam aswell like the videos what part of nb are you from I'm in miramichi

[@NBWildman]

Thanks, they work great...i'm in the Woodstock area

[@terrier53]

Great video, thank you.

[@NBWildman]

Glad you liked it!

[@johnboy5235]

😃I Bet Peanut oil would be GREAT NBWildman deer 🦌 love peanut butter

[@NBWildman]

Great idea!!

[@johnboy5235]

@@NBWildman LoL love your vids I’m binge Watching setting up on a new spot on Arkansas River on private land and see them at a distance need to get them holding in my Bow Range ., definitely sure these tips and tricks and recipes will do the trick can’t wait !, really appreciate you helping out the Fellow Hunters out here!, Stores will kill you on normal purchase prices as much as a guy would like to put out,! Thanks again! 👍😄

[@rylan5040]

Thanks for the videos man! Looked forward to trying!

[@NBWildman]

Have fun!, let us know how you make out with it

[@rylan5040]

NBWildman yes sir will do!

[@SuperBigdaddy1234]

Love your channel bud

[@NBWildman]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@MichaelJohnson-ux7pe]

Can you give me that list of items I tried to copy it all down but could not get a couple of them

[@kjrose2]

Could you please add a ingredients list please? Thank you

[@stevelawrence7667]

How about an updated video making moose block with suplhur/ salt minerals?

[@dannyoverton8712]

Very intriguing

[@NBWildman]

thanks for watching

[@ajmnuisanceanimalcontrolll3895]

Here's my question, are you a stand in for Ray barone? I swear that I am watching, everybody loves Raymond.

[@NBWildman]

sadly no, but thanks, i love that show

[@joeyreynolds1079]

What is the size of the plastic container that you use in the video? Was wondering whats your opinion on adding black sunflower seeds and/or split peanuts to this recipe in small amounts. Didnt know if it would have an effect on the bonding at the end. Thanks

[@NBWildman]

i'm not sure of the container size, but i would avoid peanuts, the oil in them might throw off the mixture...

[@stamperknives9783]

If I can't find dehydrated molasses what can I use as a substitute ? Brown sugar?

[@NBWildman]

Won’t be the same. Might work. Not exactly sure. You can buy the molasses from the link in the description on Amazon I believe

[@stevenhanspard5034]

Im just curious: have you tried/thought about adding a packet of “Jolly Rancher-Sour Apple” jello packet?

[@NBWildman]

no...but i like the idea...

[@tonymiller1216]

What would be a good substitute for the dehydrated molasses? I can't find that around me anywhere.

[@NBWildman]

not sure...it's really a key part of the deal, i put an amazon link to the product in the video description

[@boomerjones9385]

How long can you keep a block before potentially going bad? Does it need refrigeration to keep longer if needed. Are you making any pure mineral blocks for better horn growth, and if not, any recommendations??

[@robbiegreenlee7999]

Instead of vegetable oil, could you use peanut oil?

[@NBWildman]

yes for sure

[@MikeOakman]

Wildman-- question, my first batch was too dry -- but I packed them hard in my container and put in the fridge. Am I destin for a bad batch? Any advice to thicken up the pre mix?

[@NBWildman]

you can try adding some corn syrup to thicken it more,

[@DoctorColg8]

I used your lay mash ingredient and now when I go and check on the block in the morning it looks like the deer laid a bunch of little brown eggs. They look soft and the shell is underdeveloped. Should I add more Calcium? Get it???

[@NBWildman]

lolololol, you should collect them and give them out on Easter....

[@milesspradley4062]

How many blocks do you normally get out of the 3 bags and other ingredients. And could you add salt to it also? And what about some peanut butter in it

[@crankyoldcanadian1307]

Great videos man

[@NBWildman]

Thanks i appreciate that, and thanks for watching

[@rogermalouf7685]

Gonna try this this fall…..

[@asredden]

I cannot find the dried granular molasses. I really like this recipe, but that is not available here. What would be a suitable substitution for that ingredient?

[@NBWildman]

I have a link in the video description to the dried molasses on amazon

[@terrybarilik6015]

Good stuff bud keep it up

[@dennisroy7967]

Can you heat it up like one a burner on a gas grill?

[@NBWildman]

can't see why not

[@samuelberryhill4558]

What about horse sweet feed or just regular horse or cow feed pellets In place of chicken feed?

[@NBWildman]

I like the lay mash because of it's calcium content, not sure whats in horse feed

[@iangollner665]

I’m not sure how to send a photo, but my my block completely crumbled over night after I took it out of the plastic. It was left in the garage, below 30°. Any ideas how this would have happened and any suggestions on what I could do to prevent crumbling in the future?

[@michaelsantiago6710]

It's a possible the mineral blocks are air dry into the sun and how many days and temperatures??? Thank..

[@baileyj123]

Question. I made two. They are hard while cold. When they cook off they don’t stay hard. I imagine with a good rain it will fall apart or is that the idea? What am I doing incorrect? Is there anything I can add to make it stay hard? ( I know, that’s what she said). Lol.

[@marklentz9984]

I'm searching for molasses and only finding dehydrated molasses on roughage products. Is this what you're using? Or is it straight molasses? Thanks!

[@NBWildman]

this is the link 50lb bag amzn.to/37xli0b

[@truthh8322]

Be handy if you listed all ingrediants and amounts in beginning. Then watch vid to follow mixing instructions

[@NBWildman]

good idea, I will try and do that for future vids

[@truthh8322]

@John Nelson Pain in ass that way

[@joeyreynolds1079]

Can you use brown sugar in place of regular sugar?

[@NBWildman]

don't see why not, i was just keeping costs down

[@joshuamerritt2014]

How hot should the ingredients be after it's in the oven...I know you said to set the over at 350 for 15 mins then 10 mins...

[@krisa4618]

Can you get lay mash on Amazon my feed store doesn’t carry it or is there a substitute

[@NBWildman]

no substitute that i know of, your feed store may call it something different, just ask for whatever food they feed to chickens that are laying eggs

[@steveh2487]

How warm should it be when you pull it out of the oven? I mixed up a little more than you did and mine doesn't want to stick together.it was packed really good. What adjustments would you recommend?

[@NBWildman]

it needs to be hot, and if it isn't "sticky" enough add some more corn syrup

[@cathydixon5218]

Well I just made this. We will see if I done it right! Lol

[@NBWildman]

I'm sure you did great!!

[@joeyreynolds1079]

What can you substitute in place of the dried molasses? Could you use brown sugar as its replacement along with the regular sugar? Just looking for different ways to make it and see what works best. Thanks NBWildman

[@NBWildman]

i suppose you can substitute whatever...and see what works, i like the dried molasses cause it's super cheap.

[@SuperBigdaddy1234]

Question how long would an block last on average

[@NBWildman]

tough to say....depends a lot on weather and the number of critters

[@jamesshields6891]

So I have made about 15 blocks now. It’ is mid summer temps range from 80 to 95. And their melting! Using shop press to press them so get good compression. How do I keep them from falling apart?

[@NBWildman]

could be a little to wet, try less liquid ingredients

[@donaldjewell9854]

What is the core temp of your mix before you pack it

[@yambo7994]

When making larger blocks than 5 pounds the sugar and corn syrup will need to be increased to get the bonding that is needed. Should this be example: 1 cup of each per each 5 pounds or what should it be?.

[@yambo7994]

......should've have mentioned the sugar, veg oil and corn syrup.

[@NBWildman]

I just use the same recipe and double or triple if i want bigger blocks

[@beauwalker8407]

How do you make the buck jam?

[@NBWildman]

There are three vids on the channel about DIY buck jams

[@robertfrancisco1193]

so do the deer go crazy for your block!

[@ryanalmer3584]

Y do you bake it in the oven? What is the purpose behind it?

[@NBWildman]

helps to bind all the ingredients together, if you don't it won't be a solid block at the end.

[@JBIRD270]

Good intel

[@joeyreynolds1079]

Looks like 4 cups each on the laying mash/dried molasses, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup oats, 1 cup corn, 1 cup of each veg. oil and corn syrup.

[@NBWildman]

Pretty much!

[@johnoblak9631]

Where did u get the dried molasses?

[@NBWildman]

I get mine in a 40lb bag at "sur-gain feeds and needs" it's like a pet/grain store

[@JeradCarrier1998]

When you put this in the fridge over night do you put the top on or leave it off and after you remove it from the container how long do you leave it out to dry out before you take it to the woods?

[@NBWildman]

I leave the top off, and a couple days if the weather is decent.

[@chefmrstealyofood4805]

I pretty followed your recipe but added peanut butter (jury still out). The longer I let it sit the harder it will be is that true or false. I’m thinking it’s going to melt.Any advice to make it hard.

[@NBWildman]

if you used peanut butter....my guess is it will melt...

[@medic312]

I made several of your deer blocks the way you described on your video and they seemed to have turned out ok, The only problem I had was that when I took the block out of the mold it was all full of cooking oil on the outside (very messy). Why do I need to add cooking oil to the recipe?

[@NBWildman]

you can cut down on the oil if you like, it just helps to "gel" the block together, if you are finding it to much, just reduce it down

[@jmarcant616]

I am having an issue with the blocks staying formed. After a days or so. It falls apart. Any help keeping it together? Thanks

[@NBWildman]

maybe try cooking a bit longer

[@sidstimeoutdoors2782]

How long can you store it ? And do you cover it ?

[@NBWildman]

i don't cover it, the drier it can be the harder it is, and in my opinion the better. i don't usually store mine any more than a couple weeks, but you can freeze them and store them for as long as you like that way

[@sidstimeoutdoors2782]

@@NBWildman thank you Trying these out this weekend.

[@sidstimeoutdoors2782]

Having a hard time finding the lay ingredient, any suggestions?

[@NBWildman]

almost all farm or pet supply places carry lay ration...

[@benwicker5820]

What binds it . The syrup? .does it do good in rainy weather ?

[@NBWildman]

yes it does pretty well.....

[@G3UNLIMITED]

I tried using a round stainless steel container. Same shape as yours. Block would not drop out with oil. Any suggestions.

[@NBWildman]

perhaps use lard and grease the pan, you can also put it in the freezer and see if it will drop out frozen.

[@dennisroy7967]

Can you heat it up on a gas grill on a burner?

[@TheOptimalmax]

Corn Syrup is pretty expensive. Would it be ok to substitute with say Aunt Jemima, which is corn syrup & high fructose corn syrup blend?

[@NBWildman]

not sure, i have never done that, might work, but can't say for sure

[@yambo7994]

it works fine made several blocks with using corn syrup, veg oil and pancake syrup.....reduce the corn syrup.

[@kennysheffield7661]

Could you use liquid molasses in place of dry molasses?

[@NBWildman]

no, It won't harden properly

[@ninjagodzilla6402]

Im defintly gonna try this.ive been hunting for many many years.i dont do a whole lot of feeding but youre ingrediants are what i beleive in my mind to be good stuff.i like the way you blocked it up.i think ill hang mine to "try" to keep the coons off it but yea!!! Awesome job man.id love to see that video of ur liquid stuff! Stay safe out there.

[@NBWildman]

Thanks, glad you like it...and good luck this season

[@timball7049]

@NBWildman How long do your blocks last out in the woods?

[@NBWildman]

completely depends on weather, heavy rain is hard on these

[@markmiller9925]

Tried but did not harden what did I do wrong

[@NBWildman]

not sure....sometimes baking longer helps....not all ovens are the same

[@prdeereman]

Have you considered a protein supplement like soy meal or cotton seed ?

[@NBWildman]

nope...you?

[@reaper23t]

add a cup or two of peanut butter and it will up your block.

[@NBWildman]

good idea

[@shanelee5480]

Any substitute for the dehydrated molasses? Can't get it around southern nb.

[@NBWildman]

no sorry not really, i get mine at sure gain or the farm co-op

[@paulmoss7940]

Pancake syrup.

[@G3UNLIMITED]

Tried molasses. Still used but not the same much softer

[@racksandrigstv5038]

Can you use regular syrup

[@NBWildman]

I wouldn't use pancake syrup, it's very this compared to corn syrup...

[@racksandrigstv5038]

Okay thanks man

[@dustinwilley4770]

Substitute for corn syrup?

[@NBWildman]

no, not really

[@xxxarmycop]

Molasses

[@earlscranton5080]

Can you add peanut butter to this and still hold together

[@NBWildman]

not sure really, i have never tried

[@Charlielee1124]

I added peanut butter when tried it out it held together great

[@edmoroz8567]

I can't find dried molasses any where in my state or the two states the are close. Will your mix work with liquid molasses?

[@austinbailey1805]

Ed Moroz look at my comment

[@NBWildman]

i have never tried it with liquid, i buy the dehydrated molasses at the local feed store "sure gain"

[@edmoroz8567]

Thanks for the information.

[@williamgarrity9482]

I will just buy them from tracter supply. Iam a bitt lazy. Lol.