Big Tine Fortified Deer Blend is a whole grain textured feed designed for year-round deer nutrition, combining corn, black oil sunflower seeds, and milo with the proprietary Nitro mineral and vitamin supplement. The Cherry Rush scent and flavor are intended to drive attraction and consistent return visits to the feeding station.
It works with gravity feeders, troughs, or ground feeding setups. This blend attracts a wide range of wildlife beyond deer, including squirrels, raccoons, rabbits, and birds, which is worth factoring into your feeding setup and budget planning.
Specifications
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Primary Ingredients: Whole corn, black oil sunflower seeds, milo
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Supplement: Big Tine Nitro mineral and vitamin blend
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Scent and Flavor: Cherry Rush
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Feeding Methods: Gravity feeders, troughs, or ground feeding
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Nutritional Focus: Antler development, fawning season support, fall prep, winter survival
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Target Species: White-tailed deer (also attracts other wildlife)
Supplemental Feeding for Deer Herd Development and Winter Nutrition
If you manage deer on a property and want to support body condition through winter or encourage consistent herd presence at a feeding station, this blend addresses both goals.
The Nitro mineral and vitamin inclusion goes beyond plain grain by adding the nutrients that support antler growth cycles and immune function through seasonal stress periods. The Cherry Rush scent makes the feed identifiable from a distance, which helps draw deer to a new station and builds a return feeding habit. For winter feeding specifically, the calorie-dense grain mix provides energy during periods when natural browse is scarce or snow-covered.
The multi-ingredient format, combining corn, sunflower, and milo, also gives deer variety in a single product rather than requiring you to blend separate grains yourself.
What to Expect from Big Tine Fortified Deer Blend in Real Use
Deer attraction is generally fast. At least one verified buyer had deer on the feed the first night it was set out, and multiple buyers report consistent return visits. The cherry scent is noticeable and is specifically mentioned as a draw by verified buyers. The blend also attracts rabbits, doves, squirrels, and raccoons, which is a practical reality of any grain-based outdoor feed.
One honest consideration from the review pool: consumption rate is high when non-target species are also feeding, which affects how long a bag lasts and how the value proposition pencils out per deer feeding. At least one buyer noted squirrel activity without confirmed deer visits, which can happen depending on property layout and local deer patterns.
For winter supplemental feeding during heavy snow, at least one verified buyer found the blend effective at supporting deer when natural forage was inaccessible.
Real-world performance notes sourced in part from verified Amazon customer purchases.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you reduce non-target animals like raccoons and squirrels from consuming deer feed?
Elevated gravity feeders with baffles or timed spinner feeders help limit access for smaller ground-based animals. Raccoons are capable climbers, so a baffle on the feeder pole is the most effective deterrent.
Timed feeders that dispense at dawn and dusk, when deer are most active, also reduce the window for opportunistic feeders. No grain-based feed eliminates non-target attraction entirely, so feeder design is the primary management tool.
When during the year should you use a fortified deer blend versus plain corn or mineral-only supplements?
A fortified blend with minerals and vitamins is most valuable during antler growth season in spring and summer, fawning season, and late fall when deer are building fat reserves for winter. Plain corn provides energy but lacks the mineral and vitamin support that drives antler development and reproductive health.
Mineral-only licks work year-round but do not provide caloric energy. A fortified blend combines both functions, making it a practical year-round option for operations that want one product rather than a multi-component program.
Can Big Tine Fortified Deer Blend be used in a gravity feeder, and how do the ingredients affect flow?
Yes, the blend is compatible with gravity feeders. The textured whole grain format, which includes corn, sunflower seeds, and milo, flows reasonably well through standard gravity feeder openings.
Sunflower seeds and milo are smaller than corn kernels, so the mix does not bridge or clump the way some pelleted feeds can. In humid conditions, any grain-based feed can absorb moisture and pack together, so checking and clearing the feeder opening periodically during wet weather is standard practice regardless of brand.
