Watering holes

[deep woods goat hunter]

Hey guys,
I just put in my first watering hole last week and am wanting to put in a couple more. Ive been torn at where to out them though.
I've been considering putting one on a field edge adjacent to my food plots but still in the shade.
For those of you that have put one in, what is your experience with this?
Thanks

 

[Sligh1]

I haven’t put out but wonder about this. Would shade make it evaporate less? U ever wanna have by a stand for thirsty deer or more just for general health & pictures?

 

[deep woods goat hunter]

I haven’t put out but wonder about this. Would shade make it evaporate less? U ever wanna have by a stand for thirsty deer or more just for general health & pictures?

I am thinking dual purpose... So will likely have a stand within bow range.

 

[Tmayer13]

So how did you do this? kid pool? On a new piece of property there is already an existing pond but am still thinking about putting one in a future clover plot within range of bow stand. I wonder if they would utilize it with the pond already being there...maybe?

 

[deep woods goat hunter]

So how did you do this? kid pool? On a new piece of property there is already an existing pond but am still thinking about putting one in a future clover plot within range of bow stand. I wonder if they would utilize it with the pond already being there...maybe?

I bought 60 gallon water tank at farm and home store and a couple good shovels. An hour and 45 minutes later I had a hole and crumbed in the stock tank. It’s on a nice side hill so if it ever rains it should get some decent runoff.


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[Sligh1]

Agree with above. I did see a guy with heavy duty like above mentions- water tank. Few years in i know it was still there. I’m curious how these work out for folks during hunting season. Logically- it’s gotta work!

 

[4DABUCKS]

Agree with above. I did see a guy with heavy duty like above mentions- water tank. Few years in i know it was still there. I’m curious how these work out for folks during hunting season. Logically- it’s gotta work!

It does work, I have neighbors who have done it with good results. It does take time for all the neighbhood deer to find/get used to it. Biggest thing about putting in a (watering hole) is finding the best location.