Blog / Installing Water Sources to Attract Game

By Connor Thomas
Wednesday, May 28, 2025

 
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Imagine this: it’s early September, the heat is clinging to the landscape like a wet shirt, and animals are laying low, waiting for evening temps to dip before moving. You're in the stand, wondering where all the game went—until you hear it: hooves crunching leaves and the tell-tale slurp of water just a few yards away. You didn’t just hope animals would come through. You gave them a reason to.

That’s the power of a water source in dry, pressured, or remote hunting areas.

Whether you're hunting whitetail deer, elk, hogs, or even predators, installing water sources can be a game-changer—especially when food is abundant and water is scarce.

Let’s break down how to do it right.