DIY Simple Deer Feeder

[@WayneMeador]

*Yesterday I was helping my friend set up some deer feeders and I thought I'd take you along for the adventure.* We wanted to try making cheap deer feeder first. We decided to go this route, by using schedule 35 drain pipe rather than going all out and making a bucket with a wind activated release trigger. For now, we're going to try it on the cheap and see if we can't change the pattern of the deer just a bit... I do not know if this is legal in your state so you will need to check your regulations before you do this. *I hope you find it helpful in some way.*

[@SherylLoch]

I'll watch for the videos of the squirrels and racoons. LOL

[@WayneMeador]

Yes...LOL...It's highly likely the deer won't get any. If so, we will get more elaborate!

[@SherylLoch]

I could give you a few tips...you have to sit VERY still and then hand feed them it works with our bunnies and ground squirrels. So what if the neighbors think I'm nuts! LOL Feeding a Wild Bunny Rabbit by Hand

[@pickerick1]

What a neat idea Wayne. I hope it helps. The squirrels didn't bother our corn to much but the turkey's had a field day with it :) Thanks for sharing your idea!

[@WayneMeador]

***** - Thank You Rick, I hope it does work...I was guessing the raccoon would be the biggest challenge. I haven't seen any turkey over that way, I'd love to see one of them too!

[@bigcatchoutdoors8424]

i love hunting. It is awesome to find someone who is VERY like minded to me. Thanks Wayne for the awesome job. Keep God first and everything will fall into place. :) God bless brother.

[@WayneMeador]

You bet justin barkley, I concur! :-) This is what I'm hoping and praying that this is the case brother. I know God Has A Plan!

[@CaliKim29]

Good luck, Wayne, hope it works for you! Like how are doing it on the simple and cheap!

[@WayneMeador]

Thank You CaliKim29 Garden & Home DIY, I like to try simple before anything else! :-)

[@DeanO]

Interesting, can you set a trail cam up to see the activity?

[@WayneMeador]

Yes Dean O, we could easy enough but I doubt he's going to want to spend the money on it...it's for his hunting ground. I'm still looking for mine! :-)

[@tylerjordan1141]

How much did that pvc and the y peice cost??

[@logancarter0183]

Hey I know it's been awhile since anyone has commented here, but how much corn can you fit in a 5 ft section on the wye end feeder?

[@boyinblue823]

if you guys have a trail camera you should set it up and see what is eating out of the feeder.

[@WayneMeador]

We don't have a trail camera, but we are thinking about getting one...they aren't too expensive it I recall correctly!? Thanks for the suggestions, I love them...keep em' comin'!

[@guns4funcajanajustin]

Nice set up out there Wayne! Thanks for a great DIY video!:)

[@WayneMeador]

Thank You guns4funcajanajustin! I appreciate it greatly!

[@nov51947]

Nice and simple. I'm not a hunter, Wayne, but I understand that in most states it is illegal to "bait" a field for hunting game or birds. Is spreading the corn on the ground around this feeder considered "baiting"?

[@WayneMeador]

I believe it's illegal in NC to bait deer as well...that said, deer season is over today so this will hopefully help them to change their daily travel patterns and make next year much better! :-)

[@TheHeatherhales1988]

How do you fill it? Funnel?

[@jgrubbs33]

So were you able to change the pattern of deer movement on your property? Did you have any success?

[@scottjkern]

whats the easiest way to place corn in

[@paperweightgirl]

That's so cool. Thanks for sharing Wayne.

[@WayneMeador]

You betcha paperweightgirl, thanks!

[@RobsAquaponics]

Nice clip Wayne.. Think the deer will enjoy the treats :)

[@WayneMeador]

Thanks Rob Bob, I think they will too! :-)

[@jimsmij]

Like the idea. Would like to hear the follow up on this as to how it worked out.

[@WayneMeador]

Maybe I'll go out there again sometime and shoot a video but what I can tell you is that it worked really, really, really well! The deer went crazy and dug out a lot of dirt from around the feeders...I will be building more of them for sure!

[@jimsmij]

Did the "J" tube or the "straight" one with the angle cut work better?

[@WayneMeador]

Jim S - The one with the Tee Wye and the Drain cap on the bottom of it worked much better.

[@talon501]

How has this worked out for you? Hopefully great! Still using it?

[@davidbrewer7937]

I am all into "KISS": Keep It Simple Stupid! I like the one with the "T" 45 & the drain cap but I think the one with the log under the angled cut off would soon get raided by bears up here (not that it would take them much to tear apart either if they were a mind to do so..

[@ZivaForFreedom]

Hey Wayne, can I ask how you put the subscribe and g+ button/link on your videos? Ive been watering to do something like that. Thx much! Z

[@WayneMeador]

Yes, they are buttons with clear backgrounds and I just edit them onto the top of the video using software. If you want me to send them to you, PM me your email and I'll shoot them over to you and you can use them too. :-)

[@ZivaForFreedom]

what editing software do you use?

[@WayneMeador]

ZivaForFreedom Camtasia Studio but there are others that are cheaper and do just the same thing!

[@SlayTheDayFitness]

How'd it work out?

[@dcshinobi5990]

So is that a 3in or 4in?

[@WayneMeador]

It's a 4" Shawn Machado. Thanks for asking, I'm sorry I forgot to mention! I appreciate the love here, come on back...will have more cool stuff shortly. :)

[@oexiladonilton8249]

senhor eu gostei do seu atrativo pra atrair a caça vou fazer ele no Brasil

[@FringeSniper]

Nice setup, hope it works.

[@WayneMeador]

Thank You, I hope it does too! :-)

[@Lukywest]

Love the simpleness of the feeders, I hope that it help, love me some venison.

[@WayneMeador]

Thank You, I hope it does too. That said, much of it may go to the squirrels and raccoon...time will tell! :-)

[@TheLightHouseLady]

very nice feeder!

[@WayneMeador]

Thank You TheLightHouseLady!

[@jerryprewett5294]

wayne bring a 22 with you at first will have to thin out the squirrles they wont leave any corn for the deer ive got 2 feeders on my property they do work check game laws in your area

[@WayneMeador]

Yeah I think you're right about that Jerry! I will be doing that and keeping an eye out...think they will work for sure...

[@jerryprewett5294]

i know for a fact that they work

[@mosbysmen]

you need to cut a tree down and put the salt block on the stump

[@feedsaver]

Check out THE FEED SAVER on KZbin and read the post.

[@charlesleonard7286]

Yelp

[@nov51947]

BTW...the very *_BEST_* way to attract deer is to simply plant a garden!

[@WayneMeador]

LOL nov51947, so very true! :-)

[@redhawk9552]

First coon come along is gonna move that log.

[@paradisesunriseyoga]

huntin' God's creations, how ironic, karma is as real as gravity. what goes around comes around. I know because I know a guy who died early and never got to see his son grow up b/c he took others lives. don't believe me. believe the trend.

[@tylerjordan1141]

Hahaha oh my gosh

[@danielgilley991]

I guess GOD just made the animals to eat each other, and not for us to eat???