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 Bull elk tearing up a feeder
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11/10/14 12:09 PM
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dcrancher
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Not news to anyone that raises elk... We changed every other feeder to a welded 2"x4" panel but didn't make time for this one because the varmint cage was new last season. 
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Re: Bull elk tearing up a feeder
[Re: dcrancher]
#5409906
11/10/14 12:28 PM
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Elkhunter49
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They are hard on the equipment without a doubt! Maybe it's time for a 180 grain attitude adjustment. 
Last edited by Elkhunter49; 11/10/14 12:29 PM.
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Re: Bull elk tearing up a feeder
[Re: dcrancher]
#5409913
11/10/14 12:31 PM
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Chief Joe
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"It is the same boiling water that softens the rice, which hardens the egg." It's not always about the circumstances, but what you are made of....
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Re: Bull elk tearing up a feeder
[Re: dcrancher]
#5409918
11/10/14 12:34 PM
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Circle NA Ranch
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Elk hunter 49.... That cracked me up!! I agree with Chief Joe... Nice elk!!
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Re: Bull elk tearing up a feeder
[Re: dcrancher]
#5410758
11/10/14 06:11 PM
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mulie_mike
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He definitely tore it up, nice looking bull
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Re: Bull elk tearing up a feeder
[Re: dcrancher]
#5416689
11/13/14 01:15 AM
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Double K Outfitters
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I had the same problem. Now I run 11 feeders and no problems in 2 years. It will cost you $25 or less. Take a cattle panel and hold it across two legs of your feeder just under the barrel. Then use bolt cutters to cut panel to match the shape of your feeder legs. Cut your panel long on both ends so you can use big pliers to bend the panel around the legs. I also put wire on to double secure it to the legs because I was really tired of fixing the feeder. Repeat all of this around all the legs. I also left the varmint cage on for the coons. You will have to cut a square out of the panel to open the varmint cage and access timer. It took about 45 minutes but it has lasted 2 years. Before, I was repairing 2 feedersa week. Send me a text request for a photo and I will send it.254-625-2227... while I figured out how to out smart the elk, I can't figure out how to post a picture here.
Affordable hunting out of Bounds.
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Re: Bull elk tearing up a feeder
[Re: dcrancher]
#5419890
11/14/14 12:31 PM
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dcrancher
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Thanks for the info Double K; the picture below was my answer for both the elk and the raccoons bending the cheap cages available commercially; also using eliminator spin plates for the coons. That is 2"x4" horse panel fully welded to the bottom of the barrel with a hinged door on the front. So far so good but if the elk get past my fix I may be hitting you up for some pictures! 
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Re: Bull elk tearing up a feeder
[Re: dcrancher]
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11/16/14 05:21 AM
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Double K Outfitters
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DC rancher, I believe that is going to work. It's the same principle as what I have done except I went around the legs of the feeder. Varmint cages are just too flemsey. Good Luck.
Affordable hunting out of Bounds.
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Re: Bull elk tearing up a feeder
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#5444304
11/26/14 04:05 PM
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HuntKill
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Just standing there for the camera...proud of his work...lol Very nice elk Not news to anyone that raises elk... We changed every other feeder to a welded 2"x4" panel but didn't make time for this one because the varmint cage was new last season. Not news to anyone that raises elk... We changed every other feeder to a welded 2"x4" panel but didn't make time for this one because the varmint cage was new last season.
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Re: Bull elk tearing up a feeder
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#5444308
11/26/14 04:07 PM
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Navasot
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Re: Bull elk tearing up a feeder
[Re: dcrancher]
#5444581
11/26/14 07:13 PM
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michael89
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hello....I'm Michael and I a user new... I write from italy and I' m hunting enthusiast ....
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Re: Bull elk tearing up a feeder
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11/26/14 07:57 PM
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Elkhunter49
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hello....I'm Michael and I a user new... I write from italy and I' m hunting enthusiast .... Hello Michael, welcom to Texas Hunting Forum. Baker 
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Re: Bull elk tearing up a feeder
[Re: dcrancher]
#5445043
11/27/14 01:04 AM
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Shadeabby
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Be happy to solve that problem by removing him all togther for you 
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