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MULE DEER ATTRACTANTS
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05/28/24 12:40 PM
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jdickey
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Other than alfalfa hay, are there any other commercial attractants that work for mule deer or are they the same as are used for whitetail?
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Re: MULE DEER ATTRACTANTS
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05/28/24 01:32 PM
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txtrophy85
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They eat the hell out of protein feed. Its been my experience once you get them hooked on a feeder, they tend to spend most of their time around them.
For it is not the quarry that we truly seek, but the adventure.
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Re: MULE DEER ATTRACTANTS
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05/28/24 01:44 PM
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gary roberson
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I call a lot of mule deer as do many others. I use the Burnham Brothers D-4 and have for many years. Adios, Gary
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Re: MULE DEER ATTRACTANTS
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05/28/24 01:55 PM
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BOBO the Clown
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I killed a 27” mule deer one year using E.L.K deer stopper, and missed a 180 with my bow
Basically a rut call though because you call calling in the does.
Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure, than to take rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much, b/c they know not victory nor defeat"- #26 TR
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Re: MULE DEER ATTRACTANTS
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05/28/24 02:08 PM
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Jgraider
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I killed a 27” mule deer one year using E.L.K deer stopper, and missed a 180 with my bow
Basically a rut call though because you call calling in the does. Can't tell you how many times I've done the same with that exact call. Killed a big 190" buck that was simply following does that came straight to the call. We also have great luck with your basic sweet feed you can get from Tractor Supply. They love the stuff.
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Re: MULE DEER ATTRACTANTS
[Re: jdickey]
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05/28/24 02:17 PM
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txtrophy85
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He said attractants, not calls.
Geeze guys, the internet ruins everything…
For it is not the quarry that we truly seek, but the adventure.
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Re: MULE DEER ATTRACTANTS
[Re: txtrophy85]
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05/28/24 02:31 PM
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BOBO the Clown
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He said attractants, not calls.
Geeze guys, the internet ruins everything… Well I used alfalfa cover scent
Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure, than to take rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much, b/c they know not victory nor defeat"- #26 TR
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Re: MULE DEER ATTRACTANTS
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05/28/24 02:38 PM
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Trace mineral blocks get heavily used by mule deer most of the year, now and later into Fall and Winter especially.
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Re: MULE DEER ATTRACTANTS
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05/28/24 05:38 PM
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Jgraider
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He said attractants, not calls.
Geeze guys, the internet ruins everything… The call is a pretty effective attractant. ![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/Di2UXk8.jpg)
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Re: MULE DEER ATTRACTANTS
[Re: gary roberson]
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05/28/24 05:44 PM
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jdickey
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I call a lot of mule deer as do many others. I use the Burnham Brothers D-4 and have for many years. Adios, Gary Never thought about using a deer call! You got one for sale Gary?!?!?!?
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Re: MULE DEER ATTRACTANTS
[Re: Jgraider]
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05/28/24 07:20 PM
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txtrophy85
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He said attractants, not calls.
Geeze guys, the internet ruins everything… The call is a pretty effective attractant. I know it is, that's why we need to stop talking about it. Mods, Delete this thread
For it is not the quarry that we truly seek, but the adventure.
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Re: MULE DEER ATTRACTANTS
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05/28/24 07:52 PM
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Jgraider
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Re: MULE DEER ATTRACTANTS
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05/28/24 10:06 PM
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BOBO the Clown
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I killed a 27” mule deer one year using E.L.K deer stopper, and missed a 180 with my bow
Basically a rut call though because you call calling in the does. Can't tell you how many times I've done the same with that exact call. Killed a big 190" buck that was simply following does that came straight to the call. We also have great luck with your basic sweet feed you can get from Tractor Supply. They love the stuff. It can also of the opposite results where they haul [censored]… for miles. That side of the coin suxs 
Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure, than to take rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much, b/c they know not victory nor defeat"- #26 TR
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Re: MULE DEER ATTRACTANTS
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05/28/24 10:55 PM
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eyedoc
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Corn, protein, cottonseed, alfalfa hay all work well, we have used them for years, we have had the best luck calling in does w the bucks trailing during the rut w a Primos lead cow/calf elk call, but blown different than meant for, we blow it more like a distress call, the main key we have seen after 25 years of calling in hundreds is that they cannot know you are there or it will send them running into the next county
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Re: MULE DEER ATTRACTANTS
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05/28/24 11:19 PM
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eyedoc
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Re: MULE DEER ATTRACTANTS
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05/29/24 01:35 AM
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Jgraider
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Re: MULE DEER ATTRACTANTS
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05/29/24 02:18 AM
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eyedoc
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![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2024/05/full-21838-421559-383321ee_ab88_447b_8acc_88fd0f36d6a1.jpeg) They like the feed
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Re: MULE DEER ATTRACTANTS
[Re: eyedoc]
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05/29/24 01:41 PM
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BOBO the Clown
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![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2024/05/full-21838-421559-383321ee_ab88_447b_8acc_88fd0f36d6a1.jpeg) They like the feed That’s an expensive ol boy just feed alone!!
Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure, than to take rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much, b/c they know not victory nor defeat"- #26 TR
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Re: MULE DEER ATTRACTANTS
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05/29/24 01:52 PM
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gary roberson
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I call a lot of mule deer as do many others. I use the Burnham Brothers D-4 and have for many years. Adios, Gary Never thought about using a deer call! You got one for sale Gary?!?!?!? Yes Sir, go to Burnham Brothers website or just give us a call at 325-396-4572. We have sold them for many years. Adios, Gary
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Re: MULE DEER ATTRACTANTS
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05/29/24 03:50 PM
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BenBob
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Our mule deer come to corn feeder about as regular as the whitetails.
Tired, Wired, and Uninspired
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Re: MULE DEER ATTRACTANTS
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05/29/24 10:36 PM
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eyedoc
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Bobo- he’s definitely had his share of feed 350+ on the hoof
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Re: MULE DEER ATTRACTANTS
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05/30/24 02:59 PM
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jdickey
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Don't think he's missed too many meals! Nothing better than a little protein snack each day!!! 
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Re: MULE DEER ATTRACTANTS
[Re: eyedoc]
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06/01/24 04:37 PM
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BOBO the Clown
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Bobo- he’s definitely had his share of feed 350+ on the hoof I think it’s safe to say he might of been drought resistant  Almost have to go to Alberta to get mulies much bigger
Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure, than to take rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much, b/c they know not victory nor defeat"- #26 TR
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