Wildlife Water System

[HillCountryHoyt]

I have done about everything I can think of to Deer Camp. We have 14 tree stands (2 per feeder for wind location), 7-elevated fiberglass blinds, 7-650# stand & fill feeders, hog lights, the best camp I could have ever imagined...

http://discussions.texasbowhunter.com/forums/showthread.php?t=555768

The only project I could think to do this off-season was to add a watering system. I almost have it complete:







I ordered one of these 110 gallon "Drinkers". It arrives mid-next-week!



This is going to be cool to put a camera and see what comes in! I put a 40' dia. pen around it to keep the cattle out of it. It will probably keep the hogs out too...but the deer, turkey and other game birds (dove & quail) will be able to access it. I will post more pictures once complete.

51-days and counting!

[Muddy Bud]

Pretty neat. Just needs some H2O now.

[DBLHKUP]

Neat idea, be interesting to see how much water the roof sheds into the holding tank. Neat deal for sure!

[bbqfan5909]

1" of rain on 1000 sq ft will produce 600 gallons. Nice build, hope you get some rain!

[MDMEADTX]

With a 1" rain, you should be able to catch @ .625 gallons of water per square foot. I like your set up. Good luck.

[HillCountryHoyt]

Here is the finished picture. Turned out pretty good. The rain help fill it up pretty quick!

The dove love it!

[Mobowhunter]

That turned out great!

[2014FusionM]

Would it have been a little better to have it lifted out of the ground a little so when it gets low they can still access the water?

[Bad Habit]

Nice job.

[Shane]

That's awesome. What did you spend on it all together?

[kruppa24]

Nice job as usual.

[hog_down]

well done sir, in for pics of wildlife drinking.

[Rubi513]

Very nice!

[Tomkat70]

Waiting for pics. I always set up water systems at my leases, they work out great.

[macoop]

Where did you get the trough? Is it poly or concrete? Can't tell from the photo. Adding a water source is one of the most beneficial things you can do.