We have 80 acres and have 2 protein spots. The bucks come in force during antler growth time, and are plentiful during bow season. Once the gun season starts they get leery of the gun fire and are seen less. On our place it has made a big difference from year 1 to now feeding protein. Do it if you can, and def have water close by.
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Soybeans are 30+protein corn is-10 protein so with them numbers a 50/50 mix would be 20 protein...I can only think Roasted Soybeans don't lose any protein in Roasting...
My Bro farms hundreds of ac of soybeans and corn..I get some corn from him (storage is my problem)..One year he said he had a couple barrel of soybeans (from Combine clean out) if I wanted ..Well I took them and mixed with corn in feeders..ground was covered with Soybeans and all Corn eaten...After evey rain I had a patch of soybeans..So I concluded Deer/Hogs don't like raw Soybeans...
I have considered trying Roasted Just ain't got to it ...But This Year when I change Deer Leases I will....
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Originally posted by tbgascorer View PostTimed will be straight attraction then. You'd do just as well feeding corn and $5 a bag cheaper.
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Tried protein one year on our 1200 acres. Never saw a difference from the year before with corn/apple scented.
We also tried dried split peas (looked like black eyed peas) in one of our feeders one year. The feed store said the deer would stand in line to eat it and all the ranchers were doing it there. Figured I would try it because of the higher protein level.
Saw fewer deer at that feeder than I did at my corn feeders.
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One of the biggest factors I would consider is what kind of hunting pressure exists around you? If it is minimal I would not be afraid to assume the expense, but if pressure is heavy I would most likely not do it unless I could establish a coop with the surrounding land owners to jump on board with the plan
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Originally posted by Darton View PostOne of the biggest factors I would consider is what kind of hunting pressure exists around you? If it is minimal I would not be afraid to assume the expense, but if pressure is heavy I would most likely not do it unless I could establish a coop with the surrounding land owners to jump on board with the plan
I guess it would all depend on what your main goal was?
What are the main advantages of feeding protein on small acreages vs. just feeding rice bran/corn or another attractant? How expensive is protein compared to other feeding products?
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Originally posted by SFAbowhunter View PostBut if you are the only one feeding protein and there isn't much pressure at all around you, would it be beneficial to feed protein? Are you really going to see a difference if you're the only one feeding it?
I guess it would all depend on what your main goal was?
What are the main advantages of feeding protein on small acreages vs. just feeding rice bran/corn or another attractant? How expensive is protein compared to other feeding products?
A bag of protein will cost you approximately double what a bag of corn will. But you don't have to feed year round to see benefits. Some people only feed February - September. Costs me $2,000 - $3,000 for year-round feed on 118 acres.
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Something that I've not seen mentioned on this thread yet so I'll give you my $.02. It also helps does and fawns. Does seem to be healthier and if you have healthy does it is my opinion that the fawns benefit.
Over the past few years I have feed protein from free choice feeders and have seen an increase in the amount of deer I see. Still have not killed a 130 but I've had them on camera and they seem to stick around until I start hunting them. I think that a camera on the feeder helps identify bucks year to year.
I've got pics of bucks at my protein feeders that I've never seen at a corn feeder.
I hunt 130 acres with 2 600 lb. feeders and 3 corn slingers.
Edit: I also plant food plots as a hobby!
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