Flex Corn

[IcelandBP]

Hey guys and girls. Has anyone use Flex Corn that they have at academy? Since corn is like gold now in price, was wondering if any of y'all have used this for deer of pigs and how did it work? Was thinking of mixing a bag or 2 of corn w/ it or topping it w/ Hog Heaven or Hog wild.

Found corn at Dicks for $6 and change #40 bag.

[riverhog]

what is the flex corn -- haven't seen any around here.

[cabledad]

I don't know what it is but I am going to give it a try and I will let you know.I drive by Academy several times aweek in Sherman.Chuck

[IcelandBP]

Flex corn is a product from Wildgame products (of cheap game cams etc fame) from what I understand its left over cracked corn mixed w/ protein, molasses fillers etc. Its in the form of small nuggets from what I understand. I've looked at other forums and have not heard very good results from using it. Some say the deer and hogs hit it hard and a majority say its great coon feed thats about it. Everyone says DO NOT put in a feeder because it swells from moisture and clogs quickly. Who knows I may grab a bag just for the hect of it and fill my pig pipe up with it and see what happens. That is when the hogs come back.

[cabledad]

You can believe its not going to get rained on the way things are going. I am going to get a bag and dump it out where I was trapping before my operation I am to the point I am ready to start feeding again.Try to do that this week.Chuck

[riverhog]

sounds like it might be alright to put in traps - will have to pick some up and try it - been baiting with fish leftovers -- coons really love this

[cabledad]

Went to Academy and they didn't have any flex corn they just had regular corn for 8.49 a 40 pound bag. Chuck

[IcelandBP]

Chuck dont know if you have a Dicks Sports near by I bought corn there yesterday for $6.95 #40. Farm report says that there will be a large corn harvest this year so hopefully prices will drop soon.

[ARhoghunter]

We have used Flex corn. Everything eats it but it really messes with your feeders if it ever rains. Since the drought here is in full force it might be a good alternative. Our corn here the Brazos Valley is too dry for good silage unless they irrigated. If corn comes down, it might be the only thing going down in this economy! Use it if necessary but if you can afford corn or protein I would stick with it.

Has anyone seen many fawns? We have only seen two. They say the does are aborting or abandoning them due to lack of food & water. Water is our biggest problem. Tanks are down to about 20% muddy water. We may have to start hauling in water. Don't look forward to it. We're praying for a huge tropical storm!

[cabledad]

On my tank at Rockdale I saw Deer tracks in the mud and no little fawn tracks,no hog sign at all.I heard it rained like crazy in in Bastrop.I am sick of this long hot dry summer.Ready to start back to hog hunting.Chuck

[IcelandBP]

ARhunter yes I agree bring on the hurricanes lol. Chuck I hunt in Coupland and there is nada coming in even the coons have vanished. Guessing they not traveling far from water. Closest tank w/ water to me is about 1/4mi away, suxs!!

[cabledad]

I put out a bag of corn out where I was hunting here in Grayson county,I quit for 3 months because heart valve surgery I feel a lot better so if I see tracks near the corn I will drag out my lights and go hunting,not with my 45 70.Sure does sound good. Chuck

[ARhoghunter]

We have 2 boar & a small sounder that have showed up in the last 10 days. Finally have a chance to hunt again; heading out tomorrow night. Hopefully we will have some luck. At least chase them off the place again so they don't compete w/ the deer! It is just SO DRY, we haven't seen much at all in the cameras. Do wish we could catch the mountain lion on a pic though!

[IcelandBP]

Chuck glad you've made a healthy recovery, yeah the ole 45/70 might not be the best choice for the shoulder pounder. Yes fening also gonna check the cam this weekend. May just have to break out the predator call see what happens. Mountian lion would be awesome!!!!

[cabledad]

Well I saw tracks near the cornthis morning ,most of the corn was gone.There was a hog wallow in the tank.We got lots of hogs in Grayson County.I want to kill a bunch.Chuck

[cabledad]

I saw an AMERICAN HUNTER VARMIT BUSTER ZAPPER on ebay zaps the coons when they get near the spinner .21.00.I am going to buy one as corn is too expensive to waste on those guys.Chuck

[txbhunter1]

Saw some called "Deer Golden Nuggets" at Tractor Supply today. Some kind of corn whatever also, buty at 14 bucks a bag, I'll stick to the 8.50 a 40 for now.

[cabledad]

I went and traded one of my 223 for a 243 .Shot it today 20 rounds no pain so I am going hunting hogs the first night things are right.You notice I didn't say the first cool night.Chuck

[IcelandBP]

Nice!! Yes a lot less punishment on the ole shoulder. Getting my feeder put back together today. Hope to be going soon. Good luck!!!

[IcelandBP]

Got the feeder up and running. Pig pipe was empty and moved, was all excited. Checked the pics, nothing but coons,possum,skunk, and bobcat. Guess i'll just have to go blast some coons lol.

[txbhunter1]

Saw on another forum last night that WalMarts on Ok. have corn for 13 bucks a 40lb bag. Holy Sh-t!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[cabledad]

At Denison Walmart its 8.47 a 40 bag.

[Gigem]

Corn is $8.75 for a 50# bag at Buccee's in Madisonville....Protein is cheaper!

[txbhunter1]

If it stays that way, I'll stop and get some more this wknd on my way to Crockett. Just filled mine last wknd, but could use some more before it goes up anymore. Is it good clean corn?

[IcelandBP]

Heard the farm report for the U.S says this is the best corn harvest ever. But the bad news is China is buying all our corn so its not looking like its going to get any better any time soon. Drove out to Coupland monday, farmers were just round bailing the corn not good. Thought about stopping and asking if I could get one of the smaller bails. Hell cheaper that #300 of corn lol.

[stoeger9]

You can use it in "Flex Fuel Vehicles" or feed to the piggies. Well, maybe not.



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armdcitizn

NRA Member

[dougepooo]

ok guys here's the deal on this stuff. I was at a deer hunters seminar recently and was told that deer will eat this stuff but need to be given a chance to get used to it and learn about it. I was told to mix it with corn or soy beans for a while first before going to this stuff by itself. Also heard this important little idea. The stuff cloggs up feeders pretty bad so if you are gonna use it through an automatic feeder you need to get yourself a catfish feeder mecanism because they have an agitator inside to free up the pellets after they absorb some moisture. If anyone gets around to trying this let us know what you find out.

[Dwight]

ARhunter, here in grayson county its dry but I've seen more deer this year than ever. There is a doe with twins coming to the corn I've put out by hand almost daily. There is another doe with a single fawn usually travels with the doe and twins.

[cabledad]

I haven't seen any Deer at all and only started getting hogs coming to the corn last week or so.Caught 6 in the trap last Monday first time I set it all summer.That is just west of Pottsboro.So far 13 this year. Chuck