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Message: <blockquote data-quote="jackinok09" data-source="post: 3940315" data-attributes="member: 51322"><p>I personally have 6 feeders out on 77 acres ,two of those in hog traps. Have 3 permanent blinds within 150 yards between feeders. Not really hunting more just shooting but I take out a lot of young kids and I want to Control as much as possible which direction they shoot. My opinion I put the feeders within 20 yds or so of thick cover and deer have no problem moving out that far. Heard once (don't remember where) one feeder Per 20 acres but that may be excessive.. I also feed year round And feeders have been in place so long bucks just cruise from one to another hunting does. One thing to think about is if deer know where your feeders are coyote bodcats etc do also. Don't put your feeders in a place like a dense creek bottom where predators can ambush them easily. Move them out on a side hill where there's some cover but it's open enough deer can see. Also if your seeing lots of does and few bucks thin your doe herd. If bucks don't have to leave cover to find does they will never or rarely come to a feeder during rut. One last thing be very cautious of the thermals in your area sit high in morning low in evening if your using portable stands. And don't get yourself in a place you can't see. Also if you can't find a trail make one where you need it. A brush hog or brush mower is a better bet than a feeder often times. Cut a new trail and you'll be amazed at how fast deer will start using it. It not only makes travel easier but the new growth will draw them better than any feed you can buy or plant.  Can't plant a food plot? Burn or disc up what you have and walk away. deer are on your property because of what's there year round not because of something that's there for a few weeks or months.</p></blockquote><p></p>

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