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  1. PY_HUNTER

    PY_HUNTER Weekend Warrior

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    We had a spot up on top of the ridge where there was no water, I decided to take my boys kiddie swimming pool and make my own water hole. I took an area about 30 yards diameter circle and put the pool right in the middle of it. And then I planted a mini food plot all around it. The results were amazing!! I put like 5 gallons of water in it to start with and the rain kept it full the rest of the summer. The pictures will show the results.
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    PY_HUNTER, Apr 22, 2011
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    Hoyt 'N' It Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Thats a pretty neat idea Jimmy! thanks for sharing...
     
    Hoyt 'N' It, Apr 22, 2011
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    Very nice Jimmy! I've also heard of guys using the black peanut pools that are used for landscaping.
     
    Dan, Apr 23, 2011
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    virginiashadow Legendary Woodsman

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    Preferred deer bedding + remote water source=sweet little spot.
     
    virginiashadow, Apr 23, 2011
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    what state is this in?
     
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    gutone4me Grizzled Veteran

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    Nice work Jimmy Great pics ! !

    These are from WI :tu:
     
    gutone4me, Apr 24, 2011
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    Very cool and thanks for sharing the pics Jimmy.

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    peakrut, Apr 25, 2011
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    I was thinking along the same lines but with a 5 gallon water jug and some pvc pipe with a u bend at the bottom making a type of dog watering dish that goes down only when drank.. trying to keep the water fresh so not to stagnate.
     
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  10. PY_HUNTER

    PY_HUNTER Weekend Warrior

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    The deer actually like the stale water compared to the clean fresh water. That is what I have noticed.
     
    PY_HUNTER, Apr 25, 2011
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    Bowhunter1982 Weekend Warrior

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    Where's the lifeguard?,lol.
     
    Bowhunter1982, Apr 25, 2011
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    GregH Legendary Woodsman

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    My Dad offered me one of these pools a few years ago. I turned it down. :bash:

    They are quite sturdy and would work well.
     
    GregH, Apr 26, 2011
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    Nice work Jimmy! There's no doubt that water is a magnet! One of my best stands in Minnesota is near a small waterhole. I'm going to do something similar in my food plot here in Wisconsin.
     
    AntlerAddict, Apr 27, 2011
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