I had mentioned that I had built a couple of automatic game feeders in other posts and had a few people PM me for pics and details.
http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=224734
http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?p=2123961#post2123961
here you go:
This here is my bear proof feeder. It was made from a 55gallon drum with a sturdy cage protecting the motor underneath. Seeing that I can only make it to the bait site once a week, this keeps the bears hitting the bait site every evening. Once bear season is over this feeder is used to feed gobblers and deer.
It's important to build a funnel inside so you don't get any rotting in the corners of the barrel. I also recommend welding a bar horizontally to prevent the barrel from concaving due to all the weight (I'd estimate weight when full to be around 300-400 lbs), you want to avoid the opening to become oval shaped or you will never get the lid back on.
Bear proof cage protecting the motor/timer
Secure lid
You will need to have easy access to the feeder timer and the cage will have to come on and off occasionally. I welded the bolts to the barrel and have everything tied down with wing nuts. No tools needed! I also recommend you paint your wing nuts a bright color so they may be found easily if dropped.
Here is another one of my automatic game feeders. It's light and easy to carry in the bush, but if a bear can get his paws on it... it's toast!
I use the " American Hunter R Pro Feeder Kit
The analog clock timer permits one to 24 daily feeding times with three feed rates. Kit is easy to install and compatible with nearly any feed container."
These can be had for 40$ at Bass pro shops/cabela's.
I will also add pics of my bear proof trail cam shortly... stay tuned
http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=224734
http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?p=2123961#post2123961
here you go:
This here is my bear proof feeder. It was made from a 55gallon drum with a sturdy cage protecting the motor underneath. Seeing that I can only make it to the bait site once a week, this keeps the bears hitting the bait site every evening. Once bear season is over this feeder is used to feed gobblers and deer.
It's important to build a funnel inside so you don't get any rotting in the corners of the barrel. I also recommend welding a bar horizontally to prevent the barrel from concaving due to all the weight (I'd estimate weight when full to be around 300-400 lbs), you want to avoid the opening to become oval shaped or you will never get the lid back on.
Bear proof cage protecting the motor/timer
Secure lid
You will need to have easy access to the feeder timer and the cage will have to come on and off occasionally. I welded the bolts to the barrel and have everything tied down with wing nuts. No tools needed! I also recommend you paint your wing nuts a bright color so they may be found easily if dropped.
Here is another one of my automatic game feeders. It's light and easy to carry in the bush, but if a bear can get his paws on it... it's toast!
I use the " American Hunter R Pro Feeder Kit
The analog clock timer permits one to 24 daily feeding times with three feed rates. Kit is easy to install and compatible with nearly any feed container."
These can be had for 40$ at Bass pro shops/cabela's.
I will also add pics of my bear proof trail cam shortly... stay tuned
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