I think the problem is more in the fact that you are huntign the same spot all season - thats a sure way to kill a spot and go home empty.

I like bullsi' s sugestion of cutting them off on the way to the feeder - but again if its just one stand yuo are in the same situation.

And that feeder is far from the deers only diet - they are not all just sitting around it - in fact if guys are using it often you can bet the bucks are coming in only at dark.

My advise - forget about it - set up as many stands as you can - and don' t hunt the same stand more than once or twice a week.

Good Luck