How to water along with feed?

[cajuntec]

Yesterday while setting up my site, the area manager mentioned that even moreso than feed - water was needed. Hadn't really thought much about it until yesterday, but I think he is VERY right. With the drought we've had this year around San Antonio, and the lack of a good natural water source close to my site, I need to be watering them as well.

This is my first year hunting TX, and the first time I get to use a feeder in-season (my only prior use of one was just prior to season, and had to be removed during season).

I've got a good feeder, but don't know where to start for water, as nobody I've seen sells watering systems. Guess I've got to make one.

Best ideas for making a water station, and where to get materials?

All the best,
Glenn

[Brad75]

If you do a search in the DIY section, there a few in there. Good luck....

[Tuffbroadhead]

Some of the other fellers here have made some rather nice self watering stations, like Brad has referenced do some digging in the DIY section and I bet you'll find one..

[AgHntr10]

http://discussions.texasbowhunter.com/forums/showthread.php?t=36871&highlight=water+barrel+hose

[Smart]

Man I sure wished I lived closer to keep them filled. I think that would provide big benefits to keeping better and more deer around my areas .....especially in a place where water is all in well troughs anyway.

[Joey~AP]

Set up a water shed.

Build you a rack that hold up some tin at an angle....kinda like a roof.....that drains into some type of gutter, which drains into a 110+ gallon water trough.

Then do a rain dance!

[Winman]

Set up a water shed.

Build you a rack that hold up some tin at an angle....kinda like a roof.....that drains into some type of gutter, which drains into a 110+ gallon water trough.

Then do a rain dance!

x2...we did this all over the mule deer lease we had.Found out if you put 30-40 gal in the water catching trough to start with it will catch enough to last a long long time.we actually had the tin drain-- to an enclosed barrel--- to a drinking station, under a shade, to minimize evaporation.

[Wudstix]

Is that you Glenn MA7-21? I use a 55 gallon barrel with a spicket, hose and a water pan. Also am working on another barrel linked in with a funnel to catch any of the rain that might fall. Humping 5 gallon cans of water can be a challenge.

[raiderelkhunter]

All you need is a 250gallon tote with the cage around it, float valve for a stock tank, water hose or pvc and a small trough and you \are in business. PM me for pics of some of my setups...

[cajuntec]

Is that you Glenn MA7-21? I use a 55 gallon barrel with a spicket, hose and a water pan. Also am working on another barrel linked in with a funnel to catch any of the rain that might fall. Humping 5 gallon cans of water can be a challenge.

It's me Michael. I didn't realize you were on here too. You got me thinking yesterday, and I really want to get moving on this project so I can have a good place for them to drink as well. I appreciate all the advice.

Do you know anyplace locally that I can get a 55 gallon drum for this project?

All the best,
Glenn

[jsk]

Those are some good ideas for watering systems when you don't have access to running water. Thanks!

[raiderelkhunter]

here is the setup I have for my farm I hunt muleys on.