Anyone build feeders like this? $11 each costs

[cajuntec]

Years ago, when I hunted in a different state, I was hunting public land. Feeding was allowed in the off season, but I didn't want to invest in feeders that anyone could come upon - after all, it was public land.

So I got some PVC drain pipe - bigger stuff - 4" diameter. I cut two pieces - one 4' long, and one 1' long. I joined them with an elbow. On the short piece, I permanantly attached a cap on the end. Then I stood it up so it looked like a big "L". On the short piece, facing up, I cut out the entire top section, so the deer could eat, and smoothed the cut edges. Then I put a cap on the top (not permanant - but attached to the pipe piece with two screws and a small piece of decorative chain - just to keep the cap with the feeder should it come off). Painted the whole thing with camo paint with the exception of one little piece up top that I left white so I could put my name and phone number (as required).

Took them out to the woods and attached them to small trees with heavy duty zip ties. Filled with corn, caped the top and I was done. Checked several times each week, and they worked extremely well.

Total cost for 4 feeders was $44, or $11 each, which I considered a bargain.

$2 for caps x 8 = $16
$9 for 4"x10' pvc pipe x2 = $18
$2.50 for 4" 90 degree elbows x 4 = $10

Anyone else use these, or something similar?

All the best,
Glenn

[Tmag]

Buddy of mine did it and used a "Y" at the bottom. Wired it to a tree and it worked great. Not a bad deal if you live close or it's on your property.

[Chew]

Yep...used the heck out of them on my first deer lease in east texas. Couldn't hardly keep them full.





Now I'm feeling old...my son Jake in the orange hat graduated HS this year.

[orion]

That sounds like a real good idea!!! May have to use something like that off gametrails.

[jsk]

I've used them for years, especially in tight spots with heavy cover. I still use one in front of my house today. Cool!

[coach_stew]

Used something very similar in East Texas for many years, cut the pipe to hold 50lbs. used a coffee can for the bottom and cut the pipe almost in half and heated it up and pitched it to slow the corn down some. Wired it to a t=-post and it was good to go! Very similar to what Chew has…. Good ole gravity feeder…

[SolocamShooter]

I will be making one of those! Thank you very much.

[Bonesplitter]

They are great,(especially if your new to a lease and worried about theft) great way to feed protein and see if the deer are going to hit it. I also put some up in new areas with a trailcam on it to see what deer are in the area. Helps get an idea of whats there and not take time putting in a full size feeder only to move it later.

[raiderelkhunter]

I have been trying to think of a way to feed soybeans to muleys.....looks like I might be going to Home Depot after work this evening

[Tmag]

Yep...used the heck out of them on my first deer lease in east texas. Couldn't hardly keep them full.

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Now I'm feeling old...my son Jake in the orange hat graduated HS this year.

You are old!

[SolocamShooter]

One modification I would make would be to put an eye bolt in the tree a couple feet above the top of the tube and hang it from that with cable so that when the hogs hit the feeder it will swing and not break off of the tree. That may be the way you have your's Chew? It is kinda hard to tell.

[KHo]

Been there, done that. They work great if the hogs stay away from them. Didn't think about an eye bolt for "swinging" purposes...good call.

[bassmatt72]

I've used them before. They work great if your trying to have a "secret set up" that nobody else knows about.

[THE UNDERTAKER]

yes i have but for protein instead of corn. some of the bigger bucks will hit that instead of the feeder.

[Tbar]

I made some small ones a while back..........painted it battleship gray trying to protect it from UV. They have drain grates in the bottom to handle any moisture that might get in them. Made two and don't recall what I spent on them.


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