Running the right feeders matters just as much as picking the right stand or harness. The wrong setup means more trips to the property, dead batteries at the worst time, or gear that fails right out of the box. Here are three feeders we’ve actually run, spanning app-controlled, high-capacity, and budget gravity options.
Quick Comparison
| Feeder | Price | Type | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moultrie 200 Lb Tripod (Bluetooth) | ~$120 (often ~$100) | Spin-cast | 200 lbs |
| Boss Buck 350 Lb | ~$430 | Gravity/spin-cast | 350 lbs |
| Moultrie Gravity Tripod | ~$65 | Gravity-fed | 50 lbs |
Moultrie 200 Lb Tripod Deer Feeder — App Control — Best for Remote Monitoring and Multi-Feeder Setups
Price: ~$120 (often on sale for ~$100)
Type: Spin-cast/broadcast
This one earns its spot for how much control it gives you without having to physically check on it. Setup and filling are both straightforward — no fighting with the hopper or fumbling with feed timers by hand — and the 200 lb capacity holds a solid amount for the size. The real advantage is the app control: you can adjust feed times, check status, and program feed events remotely instead of guessing whether it’s still running correctly.
It also pairs with a solar panel to keep the battery topped off, which means you can go months without swapping or charging batteries — a real advantage over feeders where a dead battery means a wasted trip out to the property just to reset it.
If you’re already running other Moultrie gear (cameras, other feeders), the whole ecosystem talks to each other, which makes managing multiple feeders across a property much simpler than juggling separate systems from different brands.
Downside: The full app functionality requires a $6.99/month subscription. It’s not a deal-breaker, but it’s an ongoing cost worth factoring in beyond the sticker price.
Best for: Hunters managing multiple feeders across a property who want centralized, remote control without babysitting batteries. As a rough benchmark, we run about 1,000 lbs of feed across a handful of feeders on 20 acres — this one works best as part of that kind of multi-feeder setup.
BOSS BUCK 350 LB Deer Feeder — Best for High-Capacity, Low-Maintenance Feeding
Price: ~$430 (watch for sales before and after season)
Type: Dual gravity/spin-cast (spinner kit sold separately)
The standout here is capacity paired with flexibility — 350 lbs is a serious step up from the smaller tripod-style feeders, meaning far fewer refill trips over the course of a season. It supports both gravity-fed and spinner feeding — though note the spinning feeder mechanism is purchased separately from the base unit, so factor that into your total cost if you want the timed/broadcast option.
The timer programming (once you’ve added the spinner) is straightforward, and despite the big capacity, the unit itself stays relatively compact. It also accepts a solar panel to keep the battery topped off, so you’re not stuck making trips out just to swap batteries.
Downside: Customer service has room to improve. Our unit shipped without legs — something we didn’t discover until we were already out in the field trying to set it up. We ended up improvising with 1-inch steel pipe from a home improvement store just to get it standing that day. When we contacted the company, they apologized and sent a replacement leg. However, this is a three-legged stand, one replacement leg doesn’t solve a missing-parts problem. Worth double-checking your box against the parts list before you head out to install it.
Best for: Hunters who want to minimize refill trips and prefer one high-capacity unit over managing several smaller feeders. Just budget for the spinner kit separately, and inspect the parts before you leave the driveway.
Moultrie Gravity Tripod Feeder — Best Budget Option with a Simple Fix
Price: ~$65
Type: Gravity-fed
This is the low-cost, no-frills option in the lineup — no app, no electronics, just a straightforward gravity feeder that’s easy to load and holds up well overall. The 50 lb capacity gives you a bit more time between refills without jumping to a bigger, pricier unit.
Downside: The stock strap that holds the feed bin together is the weak point — it breaks easily with regular use. The fix is simple and cheap: swap it for a standard ratchet strap, and it works great from there. Worth doing proactively rather than waiting for the stock strap to fail on you mid-season.
Best for: Hunters who want a reliable, affordable gravity feeder to round out a multi-feeder setup, or as a lower-cost entry point before investing in app-controlled or high-capacity units — just budget five minutes and a ratchet strap for the one known fix.
Which One Should You Buy?
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- Want remote control and don’t mind a subscription: Moultrie 200 Lb Tripod
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- Want to minimize refill trips, one big feeder: Boss Buck 350 Lb (check the parts before you leave the driveway)
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- Just need a reliable, affordable option: Moultrie Gravity Tripod (add a ratchet strap)
Most properties end up running more than one feeder anyway — on our own 20 acres we keep around 1,000 lbs of feed going across a mix of these types. Match the feeder to the job rather than trying to find one that does everything.