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If you hunt anywhere around Corinth, you know the drill: the best deer in Alcorn County didn’t get big by accident. Somebody — maybe you, maybe the neighbor — kept a steady food source in front of them all season. A good deer feeder on your food plot does the heavy lifting between your visits, putting corn or protein out on a schedule so you can pattern deer instead of guessing. Here are five well-reviewed feeders worth a look for Alcorn County hunters this season.
1. Moultrie Deer Feeder Standard, 30-Gallon — Best Overall
This is the feeder most folks picture when they think of a tripod corn feeder: a 30-gallon hopper that holds up to 200 pounds of feed, a digital timer, and a 360-degree spin-cast plate that throws corn in a wide circle. The newer version pairs with the Moultrie app over Bluetooth, so you can adjust feed times from your truck without walking in and leaving scent behind.
Capacity: 200 lb (30-gallon hopper)
Feed times: Up to 4 per day, programmable; Bluetooth app control
Coverage: 360-degree spin-cast; Quick-Lock hopper system
Price: $108.98 (price as of 2026-10-18 — check the live price below)
2. Wildgame Innovations Quick-Set 225 — Best Value Tripod
For around a hundred bucks, the Quick-Set 225 is hard to beat on value. It holds 225 pounds of corn or pellets in a tough poly barrel, runs up to four feed times a day on a simple digital timer, and sets up in about 15 minutes with no special tools. The galvanized steel spin plate throws feed out to about 30 feet, which covers most Alcorn County food plot edges just fine.
Capacity: 225 lb (30-gallon poly barrel)
Feed times: Up to 4 per day (5, 10, 15, or 20 seconds); 30-foot feed radius
3. Wildgame Innovations Quick-Set Pro 270 — Best for Big Properties
If you’re running a lease up toward Farmington or down along the Tuscumbia River and can’t get out there every week, the extra capacity matters. The Quick-Set Pro holds 270 pounds of feed, throws it a full 50 feet, and allows up to six feed times a day. The rigid varmint guard around the control unit is a real plus in Alcorn County, where raccoons will happily empty a feeder you meant for deer.
Capacity: 270 lb (box-design poly barrel with carry handle)
Feed times: Up to 6 per day (1 to 30 seconds); 50-foot feed radius
Extras: Rigid varmint guard; powder-coated square-tube legs
Price: $202.99 (price as of 2026-10-18 — check the live price below)
Sometimes a full tripod feeder is more than you need — a small plot back in the pines, a spot you want to move around, or just a supplemental feeding station. This collapsible all-in-one hangs from a limb or pole, holds 30 pounds of corn, and runs on a programmable digital timer. It folds down small enough to toss in the truck bed, which makes it easy to try a new spot in Alcorn County without committing to a permanent setup.
Capacity: 30 lb (collapsible hopper)
Feed times: Up to 4 per day (1 to 20 seconds); Bluetooth app control
Mounting: Hangs from tree limb or pole; removable timer for programming
Price: about $64.99 (estimated price as of 2026-10-18 — check the live price below)
5. Moultrie 40 lb All-in-One Hanging Deer Feeder — Best Metal Hanging Feeder
If squirrels or hogs chew through plastic, the metal bucket on this one is worth the step up. It holds 40 pounds of feed, hangs anywhere you can find a sturdy limb, and carries the same Bluetooth timer as Moultrie’s bigger feeders — up to four feed times a day with three spin speeds. It’s a solid pick for tight-cover spots in Alcorn County where a tripod won’t fit between the trees.
Capacity: 40 lb (corrosion-resistant metal bucket and lid)
Feed times: Up to 4 per day (1 to 20 seconds); Hi/Med/Low spin speeds
Power: 4 AA batteries (8 for extended run); metal spin plate
Price: $79.99 (price as of 2026-10-18 — check the live price below)
A feeder does two jobs at once: it keeps nutrition in front of deer through the season, and it puts them in the same spot at the same time of day. That’s how you pattern a buck instead of hoping he walks by. Around Corinth and across Alcorn County, a timed spin feeder set to throw corn at dawn and dusk lines up with natural deer movement and keeps your plot active even on days you can’t hunt.
Deer Feeder Buying Guide
Spin-cast vs. hanging: Tripod spin feeders cover open food plots best, with a wide broadcast radius. Hanging feeders suit tight timber, small plots, and spots where you need something portable. Either way, a timer is what turns a feeder into a patterning tool — without one, you’re just feeding the woods.
Match capacity to your refill schedule: A 225-pound feeder dispensing twice a day will typically run several weeks. If your lease is a drive away, buy more capacity than you think you need — but don’t let feed sit so long it spoils in the Mississippi humidity.
Batteries and solar: Most timed feeders run on a 6V battery (tripods) or AA batteries (hanging models), usually sold separately. A small solar panel is the cheapest insurance against a dead battery mid-season.
Varmints: Raccoons and hogs love free corn as much as deer do. Varmint guards, metal spin plates, and higher hang heights all help keep feed going to the right mouths.
Check the regulations: Feeding and baiting rules are set by the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks and can change — always confirm current rules before you set a feeder.
The Bottom Line
For most Alcorn County food plots, the Moultrie Deer Feeder Standard or the Wildgame Quick-Set 225 will cover you well at a fair price. Step up to the Quick-Set Pro 270 if you need capacity for a big lease or long stretches between visits, and grab one of the Moultrie all-in-one hanging feeders for tight-cover or portable spots. Set the timer for dawn and dusk, keep it full, and let the deer do the rest.
Jon R Myers is the executive editor of Alcorn County News and the founder of the Mississippi News Group, which he started in 2013 to cover communities across North Mississippi. He also founded the Mississippi Sports Group in 2006, which grew from a single community publication into a statewide network covering high school and college athletics. He reports on local government, public safety, schools and community life in Corinth and Alcorn County, working from public meetings, agency records and interviews with the people involved. Contact him at editor@alcornnewsms.com with news tips or corrections. For a correction, include the article link and supporting source material.
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