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How to make a salt pan

Comment faire une saline

How to make a salt pan

Attracts moose and deer… even before hunting season opens!

Why make a saltworks?

A saltworks is not a guarantee of a harvest... But it is a formidable strategic weapon for:

  • Create activity in your area during the off-season.
  • Attract and reassure game with the scents left by their fellow creatures.
  • Encourage the creation of natural trails that lead to your spot.
  • Take an inventory of the deer and moose present using surveillance cameras.
  • Have a fun activity in spring that keeps you in "hunting" mode.
  • Test several locations with micro-salts , to identify the most frequented areas
  • Create a useful attraction point during hunting season

When to make your saline?

Spring is the best time to start. Game animals are looking for minerals to recover from winter and build their antlers.

During the summer , refresh your salt pan every 4 to 6 weeks to keep the interest high.

How to make a salt pan (simple steps)

  1. Choose your location.
    • Sheltered from the wind, in a quiet area
    • Close to an existing trail or a busy area
  2. Dig a hole about 2 ft x 2 ft x 1 ft
  3. Add your mineral mix (powder, liquid, block).
  4. Adds a source of sweet, fruity or musky scents .
  5. Install a camera to observe visitors.

Salt products available at Précision Archerie

Here are our trusted suppliers, in alphabetical order:

Buck Expert

Popular Quebec products: blocks, granules, natural odor attractants.

Extreme CG

Quebec products recognized by thousands of white-tailed deer and moose hunters.

Monette Farm

Artisanal products made from apples, corn, and minerals. Excellent for micro-salt works.

Oak Acorns

Natural baits and scents that mimic the natural diet of game.

Soucy Mill

Minerals, castings, blocks, and ready-to-use sets. Excellent quality.

Rack Stacker

Products renowned throughout Canada. Effective and easy-to-use blends.

Some bonus tips

  • 💧 Install your saltworks near a stream or damp ground
  • 🦌 Vary the mixes to test what the game prefers
  • 🌧 Refresh just before the rains to optimize mineral penetration
  • 📷 Observe traffic with a camera and note visiting hours

Conclusion

Making a few salt mines in the spring is preparing for your fall . It's not just bait: it's a tool to better understand your territory and put all the chances on your side .

Stop by Précision Archerie to get the right products, ask your questions, and plan your hunting season like a pro. 💪🏽