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To make your own turkey attractants, mix together a combination of natural scents and oils, such as birdseed, cornmeal, and peanut butter, with a few drops of bird-friendly essential oils like clove and anise. You can also use other ingredients like molasses, soy sauce, and chopped nuts to create a strong and appealing scent.
Creating the Attractant Base
To make a basic turkey attractant, start by mixing 2 cups of birdseed, 1 cup of cornmeal, and 1/2 cup of peanut butter in a bowl. This combination provides a strong scent and a sticky texture that can be easily attached to trees or other surfaces. Add a few drops of essential oils like clove and anise to give the attractant a strong and appealing scent.
Enhancing the Attractant
To take your turkey attractant to the next level, add in some additional ingredients like 1/4 cup of molasses and 2 tablespoons of soy sauce. These ingredients will give the attractant a strong, savory scent that is sure to attract Nebraska turkeys. You can also add in some chopped nuts like peanuts or almonds to create a textured and interesting scent.
Applying the Attractant
To apply the attractant, use a brush or a stick to attach it to trees or other surfaces in your hunting area. Be sure to apply the attractant in the fall or early winter, when Nebraska turkeys are most active and looking for food. Use about 1-2 pounds of attractant per tree, and be sure to reapply it every 1-2 weeks to keep the scent strong and appealing.
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