Buzz
If you're looking to provide nourishment for deer in your backyard, creating delectable treats and sustenance using corn and molasses is a straightforward process. Additionally, you can concoct a paste for dispersal during hunting endeavors, effectively drawing deer to your vicinity. With the right blend of ingredients, whipping up deer treats is a breeze.
Steps
Preparing Deer Delicacies
Combine corn and whole oats in equal measure. Whether it's cracked corn, whole kernels, or ground corn, all are suitable for crafting deer treats. Mix your corn with whole oats in a 1:1 ratio, adjusting quantities based on the desired amount of deer food.
Drizzle in the molasses. The quantity of molasses required varies based on the amount of oat mixture prepared. As a general guideline, incorporate a quarter cup (60 mL) of molasses for every two and a half cups (595 mL) of your oat mixture.
Blend your components. Utilize a spoon to thoroughly blend all the ingredients together. Continue mixing until you achieve a dense paste and ensure even distribution of all the ingredients.
Position the feed within a deer feeder. Install the feed into a deer feeder, readily available for purchase at any hardware store, within your backyard. The feed is unlikely to spoil quickly, as deer consume it rapidly. Replenish the feed as necessary when the feeder becomes empty.
Crafting Food Blocks
Combine equal parts molasses and honey in a mixing bowl. In a spacious bowl, combine equal quantities of molasses and honey until they are thoroughly mixed. The quantities of each ingredient used depend on the size of your food blocks. Gradually incorporate the molasses/honey mixture as required while preparing your other ingredients.
Drizzle your molasses mixture onto stale bread. Break stale bread into small, cube-like pieces and place them in a large bowl. Pour your honey and molasses mixture over the bread, ensuring thorough saturation of the pieces.
Incorporate dry corn kernels. Add approximately one and a half cups (350 mL) of dry corn kernels to the mixture. Stir with a spoon until the corn kernels are evenly distributed throughout the stale bread.
Transfer the mixture into a baking pan. Pour the mixture into a baking pan suitable for the quantity prepared. Smooth the surface of the mixture in the pan using a spoon or spatula, similar to the process of preparing a cake batter.
Bake the mixture in a pan at 200 °F (93 °C). Place the pan in the oven and bake at 200 °F (93 °C). Baking duration varies depending on the size of the block; check the oven every 10 minutes until the block is completely dry.
Place the mixture out for the deer. Remove the baked mixture from the pan and position it in an area of your yard frequented by deer. Optionally, break the mixture into smaller chunks, although this isn't necessary as deer will naturally break it apart while consuming.
Crafting a Tempting Bait Paste
Combine corn and oats in equal measures. Deer are naturally attracted to ingredients like corn and oats. Mix your preferred dry ingredients together in equal amounts.
- If you're using only one dry ingredient, you can skip this step.
Introduce a sticky substance, such as peanut butter, for cohesion. Drizzle a sticky substance like peanut butter or molasses over your dry ingredients. Begin with a small quantity and incorporate it gradually. Continue adding small amounts of your sticky ingredients until you achieve a uniform, spreadable paste.
Incorporate water to achieve a spreadable consistency. Add a small quantity of water to the mixture. You don't need to add much; just enough to slightly increase the fluidity of the mixture, facilitating easier spreading.
Apply the mixture onto nearby trees and structures. Identify structures around your hunting grounds that are at a deer's eye level, such as trees and benches. Spread the mixture over these surfaces, ensuring generous application to emit a potent scent that will entice deer.
