keeping the bucks away

[bengi]

I use irish spring Usually shave off some pieces around the area and hang a bar or 2 a few feet up in the air. Axe body spray and that should work just the same. Not sure how long the spray scent will last for.

Pissing has never worked. When bucks are in rut and making scrapes on the ground, I will purposely piss in them. Just gets the buck to come back more often to see who's messing around in there territory.

 

[bengi]

i tried chilli powder, hair and my urine...nothing stopped the rabbits but deer stayed away.

I had a problem with bunnies @ one point as well. Just rub some of the irish spring on the lower stalk/stem. Don't think they like the smell/taste.


I also gave up on using Blood/Bone meal. Skunks, coons and who knows what else would dig the plants right out of the ground for it.

 

[theexpress]

coyote or wolf urine in asprin bottles with holes in it.... use a peace of rag or cotton ball to soak urine hang them deer level replenish them monthly... that will stop the deer... but there is no stopping unklebuck

 

[whitebb2727]

Come spring take and tie fishing line across their trails from ground up to about 4 feet tall every 6 inches.
This will spook them and keep them away for awhile.

Deer are normally only interested early spring until other forage grows in.
Moth balls and whole bars of soap work good to.

Any one technique only works for so long switch it up.

 

[bengi]

Moth balls and whole bars of soap work good to.

Any one technique only works for so long switch it up.

Forgot about moth balls. I did use them years ago. Never had any problems.

100% right about switching it up.

 

[nomofatum]

Most predator scents work for a while, make sure if that is what you pick you pick 3 variations and rotate. It works great, but it's a PITA, I had to swap them about once a week or the deer would start to come in. I would recommend hair from dogs and hair from male humans. Liquids don't last like they do. Just put them in a mesh bag or the nylon socks you can get for free from the shoe store.

I got to take a break from that due to my luck with the Sweeney stakes last year though. I don't trust that everyone will have that luck or even that I will be that lucky next year, but it worked this year so you know damn sure what I'm trying first next year.

 

[tytheguy111]

what about this????

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Conquest-Scents-Predator-Scent-Stick/41660112

 

[nomofatum]

what about this????

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Conquest-Scents-Predator-Scent-Stick/41660112

Hunting scents, those are to draw in a predator though. Don't use that unless you want dogs and coyotes to visit.

Deer won't be a problem until they get used to it or it degrades.

Would be screwed up if someone had to chase their dog to your weed or if you got attacked by a pack of coyotes when you try to harvest, lol.

 

[mudballs]

@tytheguy111
can't you put up some chicken wire? that's what i ended up doing.6 t-posts and two rolls of chicken wire

 

[tytheguy111]

Hunting scents, those are to draw in a predator though. Don't use that unless you want dogs and coyotes to visit.

Deer won't be a problem until they get used to it or it degrades.

Would be screwed up if someone had to chase their dog to your weed or if you got attacked by a pack of coyotes when you try to harvest, lol.

hahahaha

oh man i could see that happening


and ur right maybe i should get a scarecrow or some shit

 

[tytheguy111]

@tytheguy111
can't you put up some chicken wire? that's what i ended up doing.6 t-posts and two rolls of chicken wire

idk chicken wire is flimsy as fuck and ive seen a deer jump over a 10 foot fence before

 

[mudballs]

they won't bother if they have enough native forage.

 

[a senile fungus]

Maybe throw a bunch of grass and alfalfa seeds away from your plants to keep em busy for the season. Or whatever it is specifically that deer eat

 

[tytheguy111]

they won't bother if they have enough native forage.

yeah


where i plant is in a field of briers

like no shit its weird its like a dessert its sandy full of briers and hot as fuck there

 

[tytheguy111]

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Liquid-Fence-40-oz-Deer-and-Rabbit-Repellent-Concentrate/19241241


i might try this

 

[mudballs]

could also maybe try supplementing food source. a $7.00 bag of corn somewhere away from plants. keep em fed maybe they won't feel like messing with your plants.that and the repellent.

 

[abe supercro]

idk chicken wire is flimsy as fuck and ive seen a deer jump over a 10 foot fence before

Deer don't like to chance getting tangled up in fencing. Even though they can jump over something, doesn't mean they are interested or willing to jump into a fenced area.

 

[mudballs]

Deer don't like to chance getting tangled up in fencing. Even though they can jump over something, doesn't mean they are interested or willing to jump into a fenced area.

gonna second abes post. i've seen deer bash themselves against a 10' fence trying to get off the highway. eventually they got over that monster fence! the chances of them messing with a chicken fence is low and i've used it.

 

[whitebb2727]

Deer don't like to chance getting tangled up in fencing. Even though they can jump over something, doesn't mean they are interested or willing to jump into a fenced area.

For the most part you are right deer are lazy they use my hunting trails I cut.
Watch some hunting shows, they build food plots where cattle are and fence around it 6 ft high to keep cows out.
Deer can leap 6-8 ft with ease. I've seen it myself when hunting fields.
That and I don't have the option for fence when guerrilla growing.

 

[Dyna Ryda]

Fencing, human shit and piss, hair, predator piss, semen, moth balls, and fishing line should keep them away. Don't be scared to go heavy on the semen. Every time you go water them rub one out on and around them.