no whining here. it is the law in texas. there are no hunting skills displayed by using dogs. the only skill i can see is the dog handler. as for using a feeder i do not use one.i do plant things throughout the lease so the deer will have something to eat. i do not hunt in these areas. i hunt an old roadway that has nothing but me and the deer. i do sit in a stand just as you probably use camo clothes. no point there.