Attaching feeder to a tree not hanging

[manwitaplan]

this is what we have

http://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/tree-hugger-50-lb-feeder

We paid about 60.00 dollars for them at the end of the season.

[lanmark]

i use a tripod

[crittergetter76]

We've had good luck in the past screwing in two tree steps for the barrel to sit on, and a ratchet strap near the top to cinch it up tight to the tree. When its time to fill we back the strap off a couple inches which lets the barrel lean out away from the tree enough to open the lid. Not a perfect setup, but it was cheap and worked.

[TexasCanesFan]

We've had good luck in the past screwing in two tree steps for the barrel to sit on, and a ratchet strap near the top to cinch it up tight to the tree. When its time to fill we back the strap off a couple inches which lets the barrel lean out away from the tree enough to open the lid. Not a perfect setup, but it was cheap and worked.

That is a pretty slick idea with the tree steps.

I do have to ask you guys why not just use feeder legs, unless black bears are a concern??

[Roscoe]

Attaching feeder to a tree not hanging

We just used to take a long section of well pipe, screw a winch about 4 or 5 ft from one end and a pulley on the other and lay it through a tree fork like a giant fishing rod. Use t-post to anchor the winch end.

[cwill]

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/product/index/smith-outdoors-strongarm-lift?a=564626

I've always thought this would be the perfect solution, but I've never pulled to trigger on one.

[Blue Tick]

Some good ideas here. Still looking to see a few pics of the above out in the field.

[Grizzly1]

Here is a DIY I made, scroll down to see finished set up

http://discussions.texasbowhunter.com/forums/showthread.php?t=552346

Here is a heck of a deal, 100lb with "The Timer"

http://discussions.texasbowhunter.com/forums/showthread.php?t=552692&highlight=feeder

[DuckDogTrainer]

Buy a poly barrel that tapers in at the top and ratchet strap it right to the tree.

[spread5150]

A punching bag wall mount sounds right to me for some reason. Title boxing makes some.
I have used the Fish feeder idea mentioned and it works good also.

[Booner Sooner]

Great idea

[GtownBowhunter]

The tree hugger is on sale for 124.99 on the everlast sponsors page. I was thinking about getting one myself.

[BowPro73]

Here's how I did it. The shelf drawing is 2x6's. Bottom is like a mini shelf to hold the downward weight. The 2x4's between the tree and barrel are the spacers. You can operate the lid without it being in a bind. I have it ratchet strapped to the tree. I just use a ladder to get up there and fill it.

[Blue Tick]

I found these and either want to see where to buy a few or have them built.

[STONE KILLER]

I found these and either want to see where to buy a few or have them built.

Where did you buy this?