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capt341 · 01-14-2020, 03:17 PM

I have been supplemental protein feeding for the last 10 years. I have seen some decent success for low fence deer with both horn growth and body size. My question is do any of you feed Double Down Protein and if so have you seen better results than just regular protein? Thanks for the information.

jason86 · 01-14-2020, 03:32 PM

This outta be good

WillowCity2506 · 01-14-2020, 03:34 PM

L&E, WEST, and Antlermax over the last 10 yrs. Tried Double Down for 1 fill up, just cant justify the extra 4-5$ a bag.

But I'm sure the believers will be here shortly

Kenner97 · 01-14-2020, 03:44 PM

We fed double-down for 1 year and the deer ate it like crazy, but can't say we saw a improvement in body-size or Antler Growth. It was a 3 hour round trip drive for us to go get it, so we ended up switching back to L&E and also feed cottenseed. Deer are very healthy and antler growth is getting better each year. This is on 100 acres, so small tract on land.

stickbow · 01-14-2020, 04:21 PM

fed it 2 years then back to L and E. too much waste and too high cost. they love it but results are about the same

capt341 · 01-14-2020, 04:24 PM

Thanks for the information. I guess I will stay with either Antler Max or LE.

aclark0495 · 01-14-2020, 04:28 PM

All Stock for us and we are seeing the difference on body mass for sure. Not sure about horns just yet.

Stoneman1 · 01-14-2020, 04:55 PM

I tried it. Like others it was too expensive and we didn't see any better results compared to the others we were using.

MUZZYSLINGR · 01-14-2020, 06:53 PM

I use a mix of record rack protein pellets & the 3006 seed blend.

I have noticed a difference in the weight gain on the deer on my place.

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mikerosa · 01-16-2020, 10:13 AM

I think a lot of people underestimate protein without good minerals especially calcium can’t grow antlers alone.

Gotta be both done. Protein with minerals and calcium will make things happen.

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deerwatcher51 · 01-18-2020, 01:43 PM

I had a friend who tried it on his HF place. His take was the deer improved but not enough to justify the cost.

Cull hunter · 01-18-2020, 02:18 PM

Fed 300 tons a year for the last three years. The deer eat it at a high rate and improved greatly. Fawn rates are the best they have been as well. It is expensive so we are switching as well.

hollywood1981 · 01-24-2020, 08:19 AM

I'm going to continue using DD, been seeing good results

EastTexasMan · 01-24-2020, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Cull hunter

Fed 300 tons a year for the last three years. The deer eat it at a high rate and improved greatly. Fawn rates are the best they have been as well. It is expensive so we are switching as well.

Dayyuum thats 12,000 bags of protein.

Cull hunter · 01-25-2020, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by EastTexasMan

Dayyuum thats 12,000 bags of protein.

Thank goodness for bulk set ups.

sbushee · 02-01-2020, 11:19 AM

Double down hunting videos are best I’ve seen. I love that old guy in shorts and t shirt shooting those big bucks.

Arrow-Tek · 02-01-2020, 11:45 AM

For you North Texas guys interested in DD. We are opening a store in Decatur in about 4 weeks just west of town on 380. We will have DD and corn in our bulk overhead bin and we will also be renting our 3 ton feed buggies. We will also have our full line of products for sale. Also, just talked to Mitch and we are going to become a dealer for him so will have Krivoman blinds on hand for sale also.

01-14-2020, 03:17 PM	#1
capt341 Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Justin,Texas Hunt In: Coleman County	Protein Question I have been supplemental protein feeding for the last 10 years. I have seen some decent success for low fence deer with both horn growth and body size. My question is do any of you feed Double Down Protein and if so have you seen better results than just regular protein? Thanks for the information.

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01-14-2020, 03:32 PM	#2
jason86 Ten Point Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: San Antonio Hunt In: Kinney county	This outta be good

01-14-2020, 03:34 PM	#3
WillowCity2506 Four Point Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Orange Hunt In: Willow City Loop	L&E, WEST, and Antlermax over the last 10 yrs. Tried Double Down for 1 fill up, just cant justify the extra 4-5$ a bag. But I'm sure the believers will be here shortly

01-14-2020, 03:44 PM	#4
Kenner97 Ten Point Join Date: Feb 2011 Hunt In: Atascosa, Wilson, Karnes County	We fed double-down for 1 year and the deer ate it like crazy, but can't say we saw a improvement in body-size or Antler Growth. It was a 3 hour round trip drive for us to go get it, so we ended up switching back to L&E and also feed cottenseed. Deer are very healthy and antler growth is getting better each year. This is on 100 acres, so small tract on land.

01-14-2020, 04:21 PM	#5
stickbow Four Point Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: corpus Hunt In: Goliad	fed it 2 years then back to L and E. too much waste and too high cost. they love it but results are about the same

01-14-2020, 04:24 PM	#6
capt341 Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Justin,Texas Hunt In: Coleman County	Thanks for the information. I guess I will stay with either Antler Max or LE.

01-14-2020, 04:28 PM	#7
aclark0495 Eight Point Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Kilgore Hunt In: Alto, Texas	All Stock for us and we are seeing the difference on body mass for sure. Not sure about horns just yet.

01-14-2020, 04:55 PM	#8
Stoneman1 Four Point Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Briggs, TX Hunt In: Uvalde	I tried it. Like others it was too expensive and we didn't see any better results compared to the others we were using.

01-14-2020, 06:53 PM	#9
MUZZYSLINGR Ten Point Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kingman, AZ	I use a mix of record rack protein pellets & the 3006 seed blend. I have noticed a difference in the weight gain on the deer on my place. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

01-16-2020, 10:13 AM	#10
mikerosa Eight Point Join Date: Jun 2016	I think a lot of people underestimate protein without good minerals especially calcium can’t grow antlers alone. Gotta be both done. Protein with minerals and calcium will make things happen. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

01-18-2020, 01:43 PM	#11
deerwatcher51 Ten Point Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Brenham & Richland Springs Hunt In: Richland Springs & Washington on the Brazos	I had a friend who tried it on his HF place. His take was the deer improved but not enough to justify the cost.

01-18-2020, 02:18 PM	#12
Cull hunter Eight Point Join Date: May 2015 Location: Helotes , Tx Hunt In: Catarina	Fed 300 tons a year for the last three years. The deer eat it at a high rate and improved greatly. Fawn rates are the best they have been as well. It is expensive so we are switching as well.

01-24-2020, 08:19 AM	#13
hollywood1981 Spike Join Date: Sep 2019	I'm going to continue using DD, been seeing good results

02-01-2020, 11:19 AM	#16
sbushee Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2016 Hunt In: The Outside	Double down hunting videos are best I’ve seen. I love that old guy in shorts and t shirt shooting those big bucks.

02-01-2020, 11:45 AM	#17
Arrow-Tek Four Point Join Date: Jan 2018	For you North Texas guys interested in DD. We are opening a store in Decatur in about 4 weeks just west of town on 380. We will have DD and corn in our bulk overhead bin and we will also be renting our 3 ton feed buggies. We will also have our full line of products for sale. Also, just talked to Mitch and we are going to become a dealer for him so will have Krivoman blinds on hand for sale also.