
It can be placed on the ground, screwed to a stump, bolted to a piece of plywood (use large washers) and can also be placed on short poles for a tripod. This will still keep the rain and snow out.Ī: Corn, Dirty Corn, Soybeans, Dirty Soybeans, Peas, Protein, and Fishfood.Ī: With the complimentary tree bracket, it can be hung on a tree or a fence post. Simply take the gasket from the lid and allow the feeder to breathe. What do I do?Ī: This is due to temperature fluctuations or natural moisture from feeds such as fresh cut corn. Q: My feeder starts to sweat on the inside. Once you retrieve it, simply strap it back on the tree or post with extra straps, check the battery, reset the timer and you're good to go!

If a bear is able to knock it down from the tree or post and you have properly secured the door, the bear can only roll it around until he gets tired and leaves. *Note: Our feeder is built to withstand a lot of punishment unlike most other feeders, but it is only as good as you secure it. AT ALL TIMES: Please remember to place a lock or locking bolt in the door latch and place a small lock or pin in the lid. The extra straps prevent larger bears from knocking it off the tree or post.Ĥ. For larger bears that are 200 lbs and up, we recommend using 2 or 3 straps. This will be more than enough for any hogs, coons or small bears. We recommend using a 2 inch (minimum 1,000 lb) strap on the top of the feeder as a primary secure. After strapping the feeder to the tree, place pin in tree bracket to lock it in. After latching the top lid, use a pin or small lock to secure the lever lock.ģ.

Secure the compartment door with a lock! (Raccoons and bears will claw for hours at a latch to get it open)Ģ. Please use your best judgment, but we do provide some recommendations below.ġ. The size and amount of straps would depend on the size of the bears.

Though the feeder won't be damaged by the bears, they are able to knock it on its side. In areas with bears, we always recommend strapping the feeder to a tree or secured post.
