I thought I would show the one he got or the one I think he has if memory serves me right, lately memory can be a bit iffy.
See Nate really likes to go to Cabela's as much as I do which is where he got this one.Moultrie Pro Hunter 30 Gallon Breakdown Hopper Tripod Feeder
On their website they are selling it for $129.99 and has a rating of 4.4 out of 5 which I think is very good.
Of course here in Connecticut and a few other states you can't hunt deer over bait but there isn't much that says you can't feed them else where on the property. I think it is a good way to help them with food especially during the winter months when they really need it and in conjunction with a trail camera you can kinda keep track of the deer in your area.
Equipped with a digital timer, this tripod feeding system can be programed to feed up to six times a day. There's a convenient, easy-to-read LCD display. The metal spin plate throws feed in a 40-ft. circle and is fed by a funnel from above. The tripod kit comes complete with a 30-gal., 200-lb.-capacity, two-piece tapered poly hopper with lockable lid and tripod that's easy to assemble, take down and transport. Assembly hardware included. Power is supplied by a 6-volt battery (not included).
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Great thing that feeders are starting to lose their undeserved stigma Rick!
It is so funny how (here in California) a person will disparage the use of a feeder, but will go right out the very next morning to hunt over a Barley Field.
Same thing No?
The other reality is the fact that we must supplement the food source for today's wild life.
Just as with Factory Farming for people, so must it be with our wild life because (There just ain't enough land to support us all anymore without doing so)
The one thing which I have to learn (the hard way) about feeders is to suspend them in a tree rather than place them upon tripods.
The reason being that even with permanent concrete anchors which are post hole dug, and into the ground.
The constant rubbing against the legs of the feeder by the visiting animals will eventually get it knocked over.
Especially if you let the grain level inside get low which drastically reduces the weight which helps to hold it upright.
We have had our best luck with "On Time Feeders" as the durability has proven to be the best beside all other brands on the market.
And especially with them danged' hogs knocking the tripod standing ones over, and then rolling them all over creation to get the goodies out of it ;-)
We used one in Fairfield County CT one winter (you can bait in Zone 11 & 12) and it really helped draw the deer in. The big bucks were still smart though and only showed up after dark.
native, your correct. I don't see much difference between a feeder and a food plot.
Never thought about hanging it instead of the tripod but it makes sense.
NYB, them sneaky old buck will get you everytime.
I've never used a feeder, but it certainly brings up quite the ethical debate on its use. The one you feature looks like a good product if you're in the market for one.
Paul, it does raise an ethical question for sure but I am sure some will use these for just feeding and getting the chance to get some pics of what is in their area.
Rick, up here it is illegal to hunt deer over bait, and that would be considered a baiting station, whereas a food plot or crop filed would not. But in any case we don't feed the deer through the winter here because it concentrates them to such a degree that the Coyotes get into them and real hell ensues. They are prorammed to survive N.E. winters and we are nest to leave them alone..Just mho. Jack
Jack, thanks for your honest opinion. Points that are very valid.
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