I bought the same kit a few years ago.
I had the same experience,scared more deer than anything.
Then I put it out in the woods and a bear climbed the tree and ripped the handle off the bucket.
Then when it was on the ground,ripped the feeder off,to get corn out.
It just collects dust now,kinda a souvenir of when it was legal.
I did put flashing on the bottom and repair the bear damage,but never used it again.
But was and is a good feeder ,just I put it out like a week before modern.
Big buck came in ,and spoked off ,rest of season.
Setup early ,so they get used to that motor kicking on.
