ADVANCED WHITETAIL NUTRITION: DO DEER MINERALS REALLY WORK?
I have to laugh at many social media posts regarding deer minerals.
They typically involve someone claiming they noticed an increase in antler size after they started using a product that doesn’t have the minerals needed for antler growth, or someone promoting a home brew they swear works better than anything on the market. Usually, these posts and the many responses they incite only show how little many deer hunters know about mineral supplementation for whitetails.
Let’s get to the heart of the matter: Do these products attract deer, or do they help bucks grow bigger antlers? There’s a huge difference.
Most mineral products marketed to deer hunters attract deer, as will most home brews. These are usually high-salt products, and deer naturally crave salt. However, most will not work to grow bigger antlers despite advertising claims attached to them.
As a deer hunter, you must consider why you’re using mineral
