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<blockquote data-quote="Ski" data-source="post: 5119616" data-attributes="member: 20583"><p>I also read an article describing "mineral stumps". That's essentially a tree that was cut or broken but the roots survive and sprout new growth. It's basically new twigs sprouting from already established tree roots. Apparently it is deer super food, offering more mineral AND protein than mineral licks or supplemental feeding. Certain trees are better than others, but once established supposedly the deer keep it nubbed so it lasts indefinitely. </p><p></p><p>I've seen these bushy little stumps in the woods before, but never realized their significance. Now I search for them. They are nature's mineral lick and corn pile all in one spot. </p><p></p><p>Personally, I'm increasingly becoming more of a mind that deer were here long before we were offering them corn and salt. Even though we might do so with good intentions, it's quite possible that we do more harm than good when we make attempts to enhance their health. I for one certainly am not smart enough to foresee unintended consequences, so maybe the best I can do is nothing at all. I'm still going to grow plots and manage habitat, but I think maybe I'll stop the minerals. I already don't feed or use corn.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ski, post: 5119616, member: 20583"] I also read an article describing "mineral stumps". That's essentially a tree that was cut or broken but the roots survive and sprout new growth. It's basically new twigs sprouting from already established tree roots. Apparently it is deer super food, offering more mineral AND protein than mineral licks or supplemental feeding. Certain trees are better than others, but once established supposedly the deer keep it nubbed so it lasts indefinitely. I've seen these bushy little stumps in the woods before, but never realized their significance. Now I search for them. They are nature's mineral lick and corn pile all in one spot. Personally, I'm increasingly becoming more of a mind that deer were here long before we were offering them corn and salt. Even though we might do so with good intentions, it's quite possible that we do more harm than good when we make attempts to enhance their health. I for one certainly am not smart enough to foresee unintended consequences, so maybe the best I can do is nothing at all. I'm still going to grow plots and manage habitat, but I think maybe I'll stop the minerals. I already don't feed or use corn. [/QUOTE]
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