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Racoons and Texas Hunter Feeder #334829 05/15/13 08:56 AM
Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 67 Wisconsin T TSK
TSK T Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 67 Wisconsin	I recently got a Texas Hunter 100lbs feeder (thanks Greg Grimes). I've got it loaded with Aquamax now and have been feeding the pond (so far only fatheads are eating) for a few days. Today when I was looking at the feeder I noticed it had some muddy footprints on one side and when I looked in the opening I saw more muddy footprints. It almost looked like a raccoon decided to get out of the rain in there. More troubling was that I noticed my solar charger plug had been unplugged and chewed on (not necessarily in that order). The plug has a fair amount of chewing already after just a few days and I'm concerned this guy is going to move onto bigger and better wiring/equipment. Does anyone have any suggestions about securing the feeder? I'll look into making a door to cover the opening shortly which probably won't be hard. I'm sure someone else has been down this road before so if you figured out anything brilliant let me know. Thanks.

Re: Racoons and Texas Hunter Feeder TSK #334928 05/15/13 09:53 PM
Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 29,788 Likes: 1295 Grovertown, Indiana esshup Moderator Ambassador Field Correspondent Lunker
esshup Moderator Ambassador Field Correspondent Lunker Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 29,788 Likes: 1295 Grovertown, Indiana	Opening?? The is supposed to be a door that covers the side of the feeder "guts". It's held in place with 1/4 turn fastners. The only opening is where the food comes out. www.hoosierpondpros.com http://www.pondboss.com/subscribe.asp?c=4 3/4 to 1 1/4 ac pond LMB, SMB, PS, BG, RES, CC, YP, Bardello BG, (RBT & Blue Tilapia - seasonal).

Re: Racoons and Texas Hunter Feeder TSK #334934 05/15/13 10:01 PM
Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 616 somerset county pa small pond
small pond Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 616 somerset county pa	In my opinion the only way to get rid of a pesky raccoon is to trap it using a live trap, or treat the raccoon with lead. Sarcasm...yet another free service I offer.

Re: Racoons and Texas Hunter Feeder esshup #334938 05/15/13 10:32 PM
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Bluegillerkiller Hall of Fame Lunker Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,544 Likes: 1 Illinois, St. louis area	Originally Posted By: esshup Opening?? The is supposed to be a door that covers the side of the feeder "guts". It's held in place with 1/4 turn fastners. The only opening is where the food comes out. Exactly.. My hunters are pole mounted in the pond, PITA to fill but I will eventually design somethin to make it a easy chore.. I believe in catch and release. I catch then release to the grease.. BG. CSBG. LMB. HSB. RES.

Re: Racoons and Texas Hunter Feeder esshup #334944 05/15/13 11:38 PM
Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 67 Wisconsin T TSK
TSK T Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 67 Wisconsin	Hmmm, I either missed that in the package or it was missing. I'll go reinspect the box. I had seen videos and assumed the side was just open.

Re: Racoons and Texas Hunter Feeder TSK #334975 05/16/13 09:00 AM
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TSK T Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 67 Wisconsin	Well, that's much better. I hadn't noticed the cover in the box (it was raining at the time I took it out to the pond so I probably rushed). I know I had seen a youtube video where the cover was removed (and never shown), and since there were no visible screw holes to fasten a cover I had assumed it was just left open. I thought it was odd but figured I guess that a cover really didn't keep out the elements too much (although now I know it would help on the racoon end). Thanks for clearing it up. I like it closed up much better like it is.

Re: Racoons and Texas Hunter Feeder TSK #335061 05/16/13 08:20 PM
Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 29,788 Likes: 1295 Grovertown, Indiana esshup Moderator Ambassador Field Correspondent Lunker
esshup Moderator Ambassador Field Correspondent Lunker Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 29,788 Likes: 1295 Grovertown, Indiana	No problem! www.hoosierpondpros.com http://www.pondboss.com/subscribe.asp?c=4 3/4 to 1 1/4 ac pond LMB, SMB, PS, BG, RES, CC, YP, Bardello BG, (RBT & Blue Tilapia - seasonal).

Re: Racoons and Texas Hunter Feeder TSK #335104 05/16/13 10:15 PM
Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,544 Likes: 1 Illinois, St. louis area Bluegillerkiller Hall of Fame Lunker
Bluegillerkiller Hall of Fame Lunker Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,544 Likes: 1 Illinois, St. louis area	Easy fix atleast.. I believe in catch and release. I catch then release to the grease.. BG. CSBG. LMB. HSB. RES.

Re: Racoons and Texas Hunter Feeder Bluegillerkiller #335128 05/17/13 04:21 AM
Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 29,788 Likes: 1295 Grovertown, Indiana esshup Moderator Ambassador Field Correspondent Lunker
esshup Moderator Ambassador Field Correspondent Lunker Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 29,788 Likes: 1295 Grovertown, Indiana	Good thing the box wasn't tossed out immediately! www.hoosierpondpros.com http://www.pondboss.com/subscribe.asp?c=4 3/4 to 1 1/4 ac pond LMB, SMB, PS, BG, RES, CC, YP, Bardello BG, (RBT & Blue Tilapia - seasonal).

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