Our wildlife biologists are starting to conduct annual deer surveys. We commonly use attractants like C’mere Deer in conjunction with our trail cameras for our annual population analysis. Hunters can also use the attractant to see what the composition of their deer heard is as well. C’mere Deer works very well when used on native forbs that are still green and agriculture plants but you should avoid cultivated legumes. If you are getting a lot of camera shots without deer you can solve this problem by using the C’mere Deer powder or liquid concentrate and make a mineral pit in front of the camera. Very seldom will a deer not investigate the pit or dig giving the camera plenty of time to trigger. It is best not use C’mere Deer on dried vegetation that has reached its full growth. Look for plants that are green and succulent whenever possible.
C’mere Deer attractant can also be used in conjunction with various baits to increase the number of deer at your photo stations. Remember that you want to see every deer that is on your property. You will need to count the age class and sex of each animal. Good trail cameras with high pixel counts will...