Takes the first one to try and then they learn. Deer Hunting; If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. The old saw "killing them with kindness" was at play this week in the northeast. And I have a HUGE sugar beet processing plant about 500 yards out my back door. TrackerCasey , Feb 3, 2011 The deer LOVE sugar beets AFTER a good freeze because it makes the sweeter so I would Say YES they like sugar. It really attracts deer on a budget. Deer love maple syrup and anything sweet like that. Moreover, molasses can help in creating a healthy food block that a deer will surely enjoy. If that’s the case, simply hang your tree stands in the typical places: along deer trails, near hunting plots, or tucked into bedding areas. Here’s a homemade recipe that a hunter named John sent me. Corn is what most wildlife lovers offer deer, and even if it’s labeled “deer corn,” feeding corn to deer is about the worst thing you can do. Apparently, molasses is not just good in taste. Lv 7. It can also attract deer through its sweet aroma and scent. Posted by Tiger In the Swamp on 1/25/18 at 5:22 am to 9th Green At 9 If in the Baton Rouge area, Romeros in Central on Denham road does a very good jalapeno cheese with steen syrup, and a Cajun honey smoked sausage that are very good. Like deer minerals, it may be illegal to hunt over feeders depending on where you hunt. I feel certain it will work just fine. Just like deer feeders, knowing how many deer mineral blocks should be placed on the property can be quite tricky. When scouting for the perfect spot, avoid disturbing the natural habitat. Answer (1 of 3): Yes deer will eat maple syrup. Shot a 145 class buck over it. Another scent that you might try in place of deer urine is vanilla, which some hunters swear by. Click to see full answer. And 1 bottle of dark Karo syrup. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. What an aroma. re: Has anyone made Deer Sausage with Steens Syrup? Try planting sugar beets! According to this press release issued by .html">New Hampshire … Just like sweet potatoes, my area they know them, but my hunting club 70 mile away nothing happens. Correspondingly, will deer eat molasses? put in a plastic container and mix. Source(s): Send me a tenderloin. In fact, you may need to stop feeding them entirely during the hunting season. Do you want to attract more deer to your wildlife food plots? Deer love to eat both the foliage and the roots and the nutrition is excellent. Do not disturb the area. Yup. ... Down our way peanuts are grown and the deer know the smell. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. 0 0. 1 decade ago. Molasses Deer Lick: We've all seen a lot of different types and flavors of expensive deer licks at the store. Pey. Do not leave packaging of the mineral just everywhere or other items as it is best to leave the area exactly how you found it. The main ingredients are usually the same as if you were making hard candy, so I found a few recipes out there for hard candy and used molasses instead of corn… As a matter of fact, some companies are already manufacturing food blocks and deer licks that have molasses on them. Unless you’re trying to kill the deer. “Mike: I’ve been using vanilla as a cover and curiosity scent for years here in Iowa, and I swear by it! Just put it on a tree and let em eat!