I'm going to put the first protein feeder out at our place which in Hudspeth County. We have a pretty good deer population for the area. 4,500 to 6,000 feet elevation so we get a decent amount of rain...meaning there is generally a pretty steady food suppy for the deer.

Anyone have an idea how quickly they'll take protein? From what I hear from neighbors, at this time of year they'll hardly touch it, and in January they'll be on it all the time. But I wanted to get an idea of how often we'll need to refill a 350 lb feeder. Any thoughts are appreciated. Thanks.

throw some sacks of corn in with the protein when youre first starting them off and they'll get used to it.

not for sure about mule deer. we have a 250# protein feeder on 320 acers in concho county,and our white tail are eating it in about seven days right now.