Directions for On-Time Deer Feeders

Use feeders to attract deer to your hunting blind.

Deer hunters sometimes employ the use of automated feeders. These feeders, such as those made by On Time, release a measured quantity of pellets or bait food onto the ground where deer come to feed. Timers are attached to the feeders so the food is released at preset times each day. Over time the deer develop a Pavlovian response and show up to the areas expecting the food. On Time Feeders are designed to be easy to use out of the box.

Things You'll Need

• Hex wrench
• Adjustable wrench
• Deer food

Instructions

1. Assemble the On Time Feeder using the provided hex tool. Attach the funnel to the roof of the feeder. Screw the four support legs to the base of the feeder cylinder. Use an adjustable wrench to tighten the lug nuts, washers and bolts to attach the legs to their brackets on the cylinder.

2. Pour the deer pellet food into the funnel on the top of the cylinder. Do not overfill, pour to the fill line and close the funnel. Open the battery panel and insert the 10 AA batteries. Not all On Time Feeders require 10 AA batteries; consult your manual for battery needs for your particular On Time model.

3. Turn the timer "On." Slide the timer dial to the first setting you wish food to drop for the deer. The edge of the dial needs to be aligned with the time to make accurate feedings. For example, the edge of the dial notch must be placed at the precise time you wish to feed. If you wish to feed at 1pm, align the edge of the dial to 1pm.

4. Align the second dial to the time you wish the second feeding to take place.

5. Place the On Time Feeder in a location near your deer blind or hunting area. Deer develop knowledge of the food and return to the feeder to eat the free meals.

Tips & Warnings

• Check on your local laws regarding the use of feeders for hunting purposes. Not all states allow the use of feeders.

References

• On Time Feeders: User Manuals
• On Time Buckeye Feeder: User Manual: PDF