We have 50 acres and have fed protein over the past couple of years. We also had donkeys for the first couple of years so, it was a waste of time since we didn't have feeder pens. We got rid of the donkeys this year and the deer have been hammering the protein daily. As someone mentioned above, you are going to be helping out your neighbors as well but, that comes with the territory with free range hunting. However, if you consistently have deer coming to the protein (especially now) you should see the benefits come opening weekend.
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Originally posted by tmstuk View PostI also seen an increase in usage after installing a water guzzler nearby.
Being on bit of a budget, I'm thinking that a timed feeder might be better on my wallet than free choice...this place is in the Hill Country(so plenty of deer), and there are some Axis around. Any clue what I'm looking at in costs for feed? I know nothing about feeding protein.
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This is my personal experience. I have a feeder on about 30 acres on the outside of Mason, pretty close to town. I fed protein from January 15th until august and switched to corn. On September 27th, opening morning, I killed the second biggest buck I have ever seen on that place. I had the biggest buck at 40 yards that afternoon with a mesquite tree blocking his vitals. Prior to that year and since that year, I have not been able to feed protein for various reasons, and the deer just have not been what they were that year I fed protein.
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Originally posted by quackadikt View PostThat's the next slated project. I think we're just going to run a water hose with a fill valve to one of those 50gal rubbermaid tanks.
Being on bit of a budget, I'm thinking that a timed feeder might be better on my wallet than free choice...this place is in the Hill Country(so plenty of deer), and there are some Axis around. Any clue what I'm looking at in costs for feed? I know nothing about feeding protein.
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Originally posted by U.S.ArmyRetired View PostWhat is a good protein to feed from the same feeder as your spin corn feeder? I am running 3 corn feeders on 40 acres.
Might be cheaper for you to get an inexpensive protein feeder and put it in the middle of your property, and maybe not hunt over it.
On a small tract of property, 16% protein will be good and cheaper to buy. Just my opinion.Last edited by Radar; 02-22-2018, 05:29 PM.
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Originally posted by Radar View PostI dont know much about anything, but mixing corn and protein in a spin feeder is no bueno. The protein will attract moisture and will clog up the spinner plate, then the cussing starts.
Might be cheaper for you to get and inexpensive protein feeder and put it in the middle of your property, and maybe not hunt over it.
On a small tract of property, 16% protein will be good and cheaper to buy. Just my opinion.
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Originally posted by Radar View PostI dont know much about anything, but mixing corn and protein in a spin feeder is no bueno. The protein will attract moisture and will clog up the spinner plate, then the cussing starts.
Might be cheaper for you to get and inexpensive protein feeder and put it in the middle of your property, and maybe not hunt over it.
On a small tract of property, 16% protein will be good and cheaper to buy. Just my opinion.
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Originally posted by quackadikt View PostThat's the next slated project. I think we're just going to run a water hose with a fill valve to one of those 50gal rubbermaid tanks.
Being on bit of a budget, I'm thinking that a timed feeder might be better on my wallet than free choice...this place is in the Hill Country(so plenty of deer), and there are some Axis around. Any clue what I'm looking at in costs for feed? I know nothing about feeding protein.
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Originally posted by tbgascorer View PostIf you can afford to do so and want to attract animals, go for it. They will spend more time on your place and that little extra time might be enough for you to harvest a special animal. But, others surrounding you will benefit from your pocketbook. No matter how many good things you supply the deer with, water, cover, food, does, little to no pressure, they still will jump that fence. They are animals and travel around for whatever reason. They cannot rationalize that they have all they need by staying within your boundary. Their home range is simply much greater.
Spot on right here. ^^^^
We’ve been feeding protein on 107 acres for several years. We have a lot of bucks on the property every summer, always a few really nice ones mixed in. Most of which go awol around velvet shedding time. The first few years it can be a little disheartening to feed’em and have them leave, but in the end I’ve just come to enjoy watching them grow every summer. I know the potential of the deer in the area because I feed. We’ve killed a few nice ones. One day we’ll put a sure enough hoss on the wall. :-)
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