I had a game feeder on a tri-pod, can' t remember which one but it seem to work real well until........ I was at my cabin one weekend and noticed the feeder was on it side and looked a bit " abused" . After closer inspection, I noticed it had small puncture holes around the top that were spaced about one inch apart. I thought somebody had take pot shots at it with a 22 until the little light in my head went on and I realized it was a bear using it' s teeth to open the lid on the feeder.

So, If you live in bear country, I suggest you use the type that hangs from the tree and make it as " bear-proof" as possible.