Meet Dickie & Derek

Ask Dickie & Derek

Question: What exactly is a browse booster?

Answer: Deer naturally feed on leaves, acorns, and other types of plants during their daily feeding periods. Our products were designed with this in mind allowing you to apply 93 Octane directly to the foliage the deer are consuming, thus enabling you to attract deer virtually anywhere 93 Octane is applied. Remember, it is the scent that initially attracts the deer, but it is the nutritional value that the deer receives from the product that keeps them coming back for more. Our products can be applied directly to corn stalks, soybeans, and any type of food plot you have planted. In addition, 93 Octane Feed Boosters allow you to use it in a more versatile environment than anything else on the market.

Question: How do I use "The Original 93 Octane Feed Booster?"

Answer: 93 Octane was created to be easy to use in any type of climate. All you need to do is simply spray or pour 5 oz. of 93 Octane on 50 lbs of corn, or your favorite feed, then put your feed out just as you normally would. You can use it in a feeder or broadcast your feed by hand onto the ground. With 93 Octane being a specially formulated oil based product it will coat your feed thoroughly adding just the correct amount of fat to enhance the health of your deer herd.

Question: Why Roasted Peanut Flavor?

Answer: During our 3 years of testing we found that deer responded superbly to the aroma of roasted peanuts as a scent attractant. Our research has proven that regardless of geographic location the Roasted Peanut Flavor and Scent continuously attracted deer time and time again. Further studies revealed deer preferred the flavor of roasted peanuts 3 to 1 over corn, pellets, and other types of man-made feeds. In addition, our studies proved that the Maple, Apple, and Vanilla Nut scents were just as effective as the original Roasted Peanut scent! Our scent activated feed booster lineup is now complete with four outstanding scents to choose from that were engineered with your geographic location in mind.

Bait-Master's Founders:
Dickie Minchew & Derek Mallard

At the heart of our business are two hunters who had a dream to create wildlife products for hunters that actually do what they say they do.

~ Meet Dickie Minchew ~

The son of a trial lawyer and a member of a well known and respected family, Dickie Minchew was born and raised in a small South Georgia community where hunting and fishing were a big part of his daily lifestyle. Today with the same love and passion for the outdoors and all its sporting activities, Dickie continues to hunt hard and enjoys every minute of it. Dickie is married, has two children and resides in Waycross, GA.

When he’s not traveling promoting his products, he can be found at Bait-Masters’ office in Waycross. Bait-Master also has a 2000 sq. ft. research and development facility located in Dixie Union, GA and a 20,000 sq. ft. manufacturing plant in Lithia Springs, GA.

Through his love for travel, meeting new people, and all outdoor activities remains strong, it is his passion for hunting that has driven his career. Throughout his life, Dickie has taken part in thousands of hunts for various wildlife across the South East.

As President of Bait-Master, he, his partner, and a professional team of experts from across the United States, are developing new and exciting products for the outdoor market.

~ Meet Derek Mallard ~

Derek grew up on a large farm where they grew corn, soybeans, wheat, tobacco and tended cows yearly. He has been a hunter and loved the great outdoors his entire life. Along with hunting, Derek enjoys traveling, reading and golfing. He has been married since 1994 and has 2 sons and 1 daughter.

Using his creativity and experience he has developed all of Bait-Masters products. His education includes receiving a Forestry Degree from Okefenokee Tech as well as an Emergency Medical Technician certificate from Altamaha Tech. Derek is also a Holistic Health Practitioner. He has not only served as Paramedic Crew Captain, but currently acts as CEO of the Okefenokee Emergency Medical Services, Inc.

Since 2002, Derek has been Co-Owner of Bait-Master, where he invents new products for the hunting industry and studies the reactions of wildlife to those products. One of his greatest pleasures is hearing firsthand testimonials from the hunters who have benefitted from the use of the products he created!


Ask Dickie & Derek Question: What exactly is a browse booster? Answer: Deer naturally feed on leaves, acorns, and other types of plants during their daily feeding periods. Our products were designed with this in mind allowing you to apply 93 Octane directly to the foliage the deer are consuming, thus enabling you to attract deer virtually anywhere 93 Octane is applied. Remember, it is the scent that initially attracts the deer, but it is the nutritional value that the deer receives from the product that keeps them coming back for more. Our products can be applied directly to corn stalks, soybeans, and any type of food plot you have planted. In addition, 93 Octane Feed Boosters allow you to use it in a more versatile environment than anything else on the market. Question: How do I use "The Original 93 Octane Feed Booster?" Answer: 93 Octane was created to be easy to use in any type of climate. All you need to do is simply spray or pour 5 oz. of 93 Octane on 50 lbs of corn, or your favorite feed, then put your feed out just as you normally would. You can use it in a feeder or broadcast your feed by hand onto the ground. With 93 Octane being a specially formulated oil based product it will coat your feed thoroughly adding just the correct amount of fat to enhance the health of your deer herd. Question: Why Roasted Peanut Flavor? Answer: During our 3 years of testing we found that deer responded superbly to the aroma of roasted peanuts as a scent attractant. Our research has proven that regardless of geographic location the Roasted Peanut Flavor and Scent continuously attracted deer time and time again. Further studies revealed deer preferred the flavor of roasted peanuts 3 to 1 over corn, pellets, and other types of man-made feeds. In addition, our studies proved that the Maple, Apple, and Vanilla Nut scents were just as effective as the original Roasted Peanut scent! Our scent activated feed booster lineup is now complete with four outstanding scents to choose from that were engineered with your geographic location in mind.	Bait-Master's Founders: Dickie Minchew & Derek Mallard At the heart of our business are two hunters who had a dream to create wildlife products for hunters that actually do what they say they do. *~ Meet Dickie Minchew ~* The son of a trial lawyer and a member of a well known and respected family, Dickie Minchew was born and raised in a small South Georgia community where hunting and fishing were a big part of his daily lifestyle. Today with the same love and passion for the outdoors and all its sporting activities, Dickie continues to hunt hard and enjoys every minute of it. Dickie is married, has two children and resides in Waycross, GA. When he’s not traveling promoting his products, he can be found at Bait-Masters’ office in Waycross. Bait-Master also has a 2000 sq. ft. research and development facility located in Dixie Union, GA and a 20,000 sq. ft. manufacturing plant in Lithia Springs, GA. Through his love for travel, meeting new people, and all outdoor activities remains strong, it is his passion for hunting that has driven his career. Throughout his life, Dickie has taken part in thousands of hunts for various wildlife across the South East. As President of Bait-Master, he, his partner, and a professional team of experts from across the United States, are developing new and exciting products for the outdoor market. *~ Meet Derek Mallard ~* Derek grew up on a large farm where they grew corn, soybeans, wheat, tobacco and tended cows yearly. He has been a hunter and loved the great outdoors his entire life. Along with hunting, Derek enjoys traveling, reading and golfing. He has been married since 1994 and has 2 sons and 1 daughter. Using his creativity and experience he has developed all of Bait-Masters products. His education includes receiving a Forestry Degree from Okefenokee Tech as well as an Emergency Medical Technician certificate from Altamaha Tech. Derek is also a Holistic Health Practitioner. He has not only served as Paramedic Crew Captain, but currently acts as CEO of the Okefenokee Emergency Medical Services, Inc. Since 2002, Derek has been Co-Owner of Bait-Master, where he invents new products for the hunting industry and studies the reactions of wildlife to those products. One of his greatest pleasures is hearing firsthand testimonials from the hunters who have benefitted from the use of the products he created!