A feeder stand including a rotary ground auger and base holds a feeder above the ground. An upright elongated rod defines a stand supported by an auger having helical coils removably screwed into the ground. A platform such as a round disc, or wire mesh platform is supported on the top distal end of the rod. At least two opposing legs extend perpendicular to the vertical elongated rod and auger forming a base. The distal end of selected opposing legs are bent or angled upward perpendicular from the ground forming handles for rotating the auger into the ground. The portion of the legs extending outward normal to the elongated support pole provides a base bearing against the ground for increased lateral support.

An electromechanical trap for small animals having a container attached to a module whose upper side is a swing frame which includes a solar panel. The module includes a tunnel with an open end and an access to let the animals to be caught enter and the floor includes a first fixed part, a second part, which has a missing section which coincides with the cutting on the module floor and a third fixed part where there is an appropriate vessel for the bait. First part and missing section of the second part have a tilting lamina as of at least an axis connected to the side ends of the tunnel. The tunnel has several sensors which generate a beam whose interruption sends a signal captured by the microprocessor enabling a single exit, energizing the coil which, during a programmed time equals the polarity of the permanent magnet freeing the lamina whose end, as the result of the animal weight, goes violently down tilting over the axis and lifting the opposite end in an equal or higher angle of 45 degrees.

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A game scoring camera system is disclosed for capturing images of game animals for the purpose of scoring the antlers using an accepted scoring method. One or more cameras are used in a multiscopic arrangement for capturing two-dimensional (2-D) images which are then converted to three-dimensional (3-D) data models, the resulting 3-D data models being used for determining measurements of various antler structures for calculating a score for the set of antlers captured in the images, the score being based on existing antler scoring systems. Some embodiments include one or more cameras, each being mounted on an unmanned aerial vehicle or drone, for capturing images during an aerial survey of game animals located within a particular area. Other embodiments include at least two cameras mounted in a stationary configuration for capturing images of game animals located within a particular area.

Systems and methods for transporting quarry. One apparatus includes a basket with webbing and a pair of handles, a coupler, and a stabilizer. The basket couples to the rear of a vehicle via the coupler and, optionally, a stabilizer installed on the vehicle. The method includes placing the basket into a substantially horizontal position, loading the basket with quarry, fixing the quarry into the basket via webbing, rotating the basket as needed to place the quarry in the proper position, and raising the quarry to a substantially vertical position relative to the back of the vehicle, optionally using the handles for leverage. Once positioned, the basket may be locked in place in a position in which the quarry is not in contact with the vehicle. The bagged game does not rest on the vehicle but remains in the basket in the vertical position behind the vehicle.

A selective access system, and methods of making and using such a system, whereby the selective access system includes a container having an interior space defined by a side wall disposed between opposing top and bottom walls; an opening disposed within the side wall, the opening communicating with the interior space; and a cover slidably engaged with the container, the cover configured to slide upward and downward between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the cover overlays the opening; in the second position, the cover disposes away from at least a portion of the opening to permit access to the interior space. The selective access system can further include an electrical conductor coupled to the container, whereby the electrical conductor can deliver a nonlethal electrical shock to an animal which comes into contact therewith to deter the animal from the selective access system.

A formulation that is a water soluble, solid formulation having a first component of one or more compounds selected from thickening agents and anti-drying agents including, but are not limited to, glycerins, propylene glycol, fatty acids, salts of fatty acids, sugars, and other components and a second component of an animal attractant or an animal or insect repellant. When an apparatus to dispense the formulation is used, it is either a post embedded into the formulation or a fastener mounted with respect to the solid mixture, where the fastener is configured to suspend the solid mixture.

A wind detection device with a flexible enclosure, and opening, and a dispensing tube, filled with powder or liquid and designed to be attached to hunting equipment, headgear, or clothing, wherein pressing on the outside of the device causes a puff of powder or vapor to be dispensed into the air, allowing the user to determine wind direction.

An assembly includes a base, a bar extending upright from the base, a bracket mounted to an end of the bar opposite the base and extending over the base. The bracket includes an outward surface facing away from the bar and over the base, the outward surface forming a protruding portion opposite the bar, a first recess on a first side of the protruding portion, and a second recess on the second side of the protruding portion. The assembly further includes a first strap segment hitched to the bracket on an opposite side of the first recess relative to the protruding portion such that the first strap segment spans the first recess; and a second strap segment hitched to the bracket on an opposite side of the second recess relative to the protruding portion such that the second strap segment spans the second recess.

An assembly includes a base, a bar extending upright from the base, a bracket mounted to an end of the bar opposite the base and extending over the base. The bracket includes an outward surface facing away from the bar and over the base, the outward surface forming a protruding portion opposite the bar, a first recess on a first side of the protruding portion, and a second recess on the second side of the protruding portion. The assembly further includes a first strap segment hitched to the bracket on an opposite side of the first recess relative to the protruding portion such that the first strap segment spans the first recess; and a second strap segment hitched to the bracket on an opposite side of the second recess relative to the protruding portion such that the second strap segment spans the second recess.

Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for canine assisted home monitoring. The methods, systems, and apparatus include actions of: obtaining a reference signal from an animal at a property; determining whether an event occurred at the property corresponding to when the reference signal from the animal was received; in response to a determination that the event occurred at the property corresponding to when the reference signal from the animal was received, determining that the reference signal indicates that the event is likely occurring at the property; obtaining a sample signal from the animal at the property; determining whether the sample signal corresponds to the reference signal; and notifying a user that the event, which was determined to be indicated by the reference signal, is likely occurring again at the property.