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Old 11-30-2011 | 04:30 PM
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I'd like some peoples opinions on a method I thought of for feeding deer apples. I've been having a lot of problems with coons and porcupines eating my apples before the deer get to them. I've fed a truckload of apples and most were taking by 5 coons and 1 porcupine. I had a huge 10 point and 9 point coming into my apples but if there isn't always apples for them they stay away for a few days until I get more out but the the coons eat them before the deer get any. The method I thought of was hanging a hockey net about 4' off the ground and filling it with the apples. I know a lady that feeds her horses this way and they seem to have no problems eating through the holes. I would really appreciate any thoughts on this idea because I'm tired of feeding the coons. Thanks for everybody's time in advance. Matt
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Old 11-30-2011 | 04:49 PM
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Default Truck load? Thems some big coons......

You do know that coons have thumbs right?
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Old 11-30-2011 | 04:55 PM
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Trap the coons
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Old 11-30-2011 | 04:56 PM
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lol yes truckload of apples. ive got a 10 point, 9 point and a 4 point eating them too but the 5 coons eat the majority of them.
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Old 11-30-2011 | 04:58 PM
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i could but i don't get to my feed pile everyday and i wouldn't be able to get them out soon enough. I've started looking into a .17 HMR and sit out one night but don't really have the time for that either
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Old 11-30-2011 | 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by mattcrystal1
lol yes truckload of apples. ive got a 10 point, 9 point and a 4 point eating them too but the 5 coons eat the majority of them.
No babies, does, or spikes?
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Old 11-30-2011 | 05:02 PM
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ive had i think only 3 videos of does and my camera has been out for a little over a month now
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Old 11-30-2011 | 05:55 PM
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shoot the coon. coon makes a fine meal.
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Old 11-30-2011 | 06:43 PM
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whaaaaaa you really eat those greasy things? my hunting dogs won't even eat them. don't you think the hockey net idea would work?
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Old 11-30-2011 | 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Whitetailaddict13
shoot the coon. coon makes a fine meal.
benjamin martin
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