DEER LURES

[stilllearning]

I have seen different spots talking about using corn as a lure or a way of holding deer in the area of your lure.

I asked if Crack Corn was what they used as it is in good supply here.

Bambklr responded with the coment that he uses Shelled Kernal Corn.

I thought I should ask in my own thread instead of in someone elses if those are very similar or if one is better than the other?

Also what about contacting a farmer of corn and I am betting they have some they can not send to market so they have to get rid of it. Would this product work or would it rot to fast? Also if that will work do you have to shuck the corn before you put it out or just put it out like you see it after it is picked?

Thanks in advance

[lockmaster]

I buy corn from a farmer when I can. Shelled corn or on the cob is both good. On the cob is a little cheaper and works just as well. If you use shelled corn, or cracked corn ESPECIALLY...do NOT put it in a pile....but spread it out. If you pile it up, it will soon mildew from heat and moisture buildup.

I use a product in powder form called "C'mere Deer". It's also available in liquid. Spray on corn or mix about 1/2 gallon per hundred pounds of shelled corn. I works REALLY well and I find that with the addition of "C'mere Deer" powder, the deer frequent the food more and eat more. I tried two spots about 10 feet apart, and the one treated with "C'mere Deer" is the one most consumed!

C'mere Deer is not cheap, but very effective. About $26-$28 per gallon but 1 gallon will treat about 200 lbs of corn. They recommend 1 gal per hundred lb. but I found half that amount works really well.

[BT]

Thanks lockmaster .... good info there.
I have not tried this product but will on your word.
Sounds good to me

[stilllearning]

Thank you yet again and it make sense.

[nemobowhunter]

I have found out that shelled corn is butter than the cracked because the sparrows and jays have to work at breaking up the kernels.The cracked they just vacuum it up.Also the shelled is cheaper.

[BT]

nemobowhunter said:

I have found out that shelled corn is butter than the cracked because the sparrows and jays have to work at breaking up the kernels.The cracked they just vacuum it up.Also the shelled is cheaper.

I used cracked corn once and the deer wouldn't touch it.
I figured that it was because of all the powder on the corn which could cause a cotton mouth condition.
I don't know ;D .... just never bought anything but shelled corn after that.

[bambeklr]

On the cob or shelled works both the same. Like said above if you do put it in a pile spread it thin and in a large area. I have some corn piles that are 600lbs in the dead of winter. They are so large because they eat a few hundred a week. In that spot I have had 29 deer come to the pile in the morning in january.

[BT]

I know a guy who piles it up the same way here.
I was at his house some years ago and I literally could not count how many deer there were there at that pile.
We both tried for maybe a 1/2 hour and then gave up

[stilllearning]

I love the information you get when you ask a question on this site.

great insight here folks thank you so much.

[patriotdually]

We can't even use corn