It’s no secret that raccoons are notorious for raiding deer feeders. If you’ve ever had the misfortune of coming across a raccoon-damaged feeder you know how destructive they can be. Fortunately there are a few things you can do to keep raccoons away from your deer feeder.
One of the best ways to keep raccoons away from your deer feeder is to use a feeder that is designed to be raccoon-proof. There are a number of different types of raccoon-proof feeders on the market so be sure to do your research to find the one that best suits your needs.
In addition to using a raccoon-proof feeder you can also take some simple precautions to deter raccoons from raiding your feeder. For example be sure to place your feeder in an open area away from trees bushes or other potential hiding spots for raccoons. You should also clean up any spilled feed around your feeder on a regular basis.
If you take these simple steps you can help to keep raccoons away from your deer feeder and minimize the damage they can cause.
