Water for Elk

 

Elk Water Sources, Wildlife Guzzlers & Watering Systems

Elk require large amounts of water, especially in dry environments where natural sources are limited. An adult elk typically drinks 10–20 liters of water per day, depending on temperature, season, and forage.

Providing a reliable water source for elk — whether through a wildlife guzzler, water trough, or wildlife drinker — helps support healthy herds and improves habitat conditions.

Rainmaker Wildlife builds durable wildlife watering systems designed to provide consistent water access in remote elk habitat.

Drinker-110
$695.00

Above-Ground or In-Ground Drinker

Best Use: Elk, Deer, All Animals

A Few Factory Blems Available at 15% Discount. Call For Details.

Dimensions 54” x 30” x 20” Capacity 110 Gallons. Weight 85 Lbs. Includes Float-Valve

  • Ships by freight

  • Plugs Into Your Existing Water Source. Gravity or Pressure System

  • Measures 54″ x 30″ x 20″

  • 1/2” Float-Valve System is Protected Under Ramp (included)

  • Float-valve rated up to 60 psi

  • Made of UV and Freeze Tolerant Polyethylene

  • Built-in Escape Ramp for Critters

  • 10” Access Hatch for Internal Inspection

  • Install In-Ground or Above-Ground

  • Weight: 85 Lbs

The unit measures 54″ x 30″ and is 20″ high, with a capacity of 110 gallons.
See the Trough-250 if you want a 250-gallon version of the Drinker 110.

Drinker-110

Best for: All Animals, Deer, Elk

A Few Factory Blems Available at 15% Discount. Call For Details.

The Drinker 110 can be installed in-ground or above ground.  Ideal for deer, elk, upland bird and small animals. Connect to a water line and water level is maintained via the included float-valve. The access/escape ramp gives animals easy access to water and protects the float-valve from moderate freezing and curious animals.  

Trough-250
$1,195.00

For Wildlife, Domestic Animals & Bats. Includes Float-Valve

  • 8 Ft Long x 34″ W x 22″ H

  • 250 Gallon Tank

  • Built-In Escape Ramp

  • 1/2” Float-Valve Protected Under Ramp

  • 10″ Hatch for Easy Access

  • A Line-in and Drain Plug on Both Sides of Tank

  • Separate Top and Bottom. Multiple Units Nest for Shipping

  • Double Wall Construction

  • 1/2” Sidewall Drain Plug to Lower Water Level in Winter

  • Weight 160 lbs

  • Installation Tips Sheet Trough-250

Trough-250

Best for: Deer, Elk, Domestic Animals, and Bats

Connect this 8 ft trough to your existing plumbed water system, stock tank, or water collection system and provide additional access to water for wildlife, including larger animals such as deer and elk. Can be used for wildlife or domestic animals. Large enough runway for bats. Float-Valve is included and is protected under the escape ramp.

Low-Pro 210
$850.00

Best Use: Deer, Upland Bird, and Small Animals.

  • Built-In, 28 degrees escape ramp.

  • Gravity Feed System. No float valves required.

  • Low profile design for simple above-ground installation.

  • Durable polyethylene construction

  • Internal columns for extra lid strength

  • Includes “1 Drain Fitting and 1” Line-In Fitting

  • Bolt-down lid, held into place with four, 3/8” bolts

  • Includes a 1/2” drain plug to easily lower water level for locations with hard winter freezes

  • 2" bulkhead fitting for fast manual filling

  • Color Sand Granite

  • SPECIFICATIONS:

    • Weight 130 Lbs

    • Dimensions 80" x 46" x 16" (deck height)

    • Surface area of 25.5 sq ft. (15.5 Gallons per 1" rain)

    • Capacity 210 Gallons

    • Lid covers 85%. Exposed water area is 15% (pertains to evaporation)

  • Installation Tips Sheet Low-Pro

  • Specifacation Sheet (PDF)

Low-Pro 210 Gallon Guzzler

Best Use: Deer, Bird, and Small Animals

The Low-Pro guzzler provides a 210 gallon, above-ground water source for animals at a 16" height. It's perfect for placing in clearings or field where you would prefer to provide water that does not require an in-ground installation.  

The drinking area for animals measures 15" x 32 and is 15" deep. Deer and medium-size animals can easily drink over the edge.

Walk-In Drinker
$4,850.00

Specifications

  • Drinker Capacity: 350 Gallons

  • 3″ Water Line-in Bulkhead Fitting

  • Material: Thick Wall, Durable Polyethylene

  • Construction: Double Wall Uni-body

  • Partially Filled with 2 lb Structural Foam

  • Internal Steel Tubing Stiffening Stringers

  • Weight: approx 575 Lbs.

  • Dimensions: L 92″ x W 58″ x H 44″

  • Steps Ready to Accept Common 12″ x 12″ Cement Pavers. (not included)

  • Built-in Access & Escape Ramp. 32 Degrees

  • Forklift Slots & Lifting Rings

Walk-In Drinker - Large Capacity

This walk-in style drinker is designed to be used with large capacity storage tanks and collection roof system to create a 5,000 - 20,000 gallon system. All large and small animals can access water via steps or ramp. Approx. 5 ft x 8 ft and 4 feet deep.

Drinker 310 Walk-in Style
$1,975.00

The Drinker-310 is a walk-in style drinker that draws off a storage tank. Scalable capacity. For all large and small animals.

  • Reinforced Traction Steps

  • Aggressive Sidewall Ribs

  • Galvanized Steel Strut Frame

  • Built-In Escape Ramp

  • 1/2” Sidewall Drain Plug to Easily Draw Down to Winter Water Level

SPECIFICATIONS:

  • Weight 220 Lbs

  • Capacity 310 Gallons

  • Use With Float-Valve or With an Equilibrium System

  • 80" x 46" x 26" Deep

  • Install In-Ground or Above Ground

Drinker-310 Large Capacity

Best Use: All Animals. Scalable Capacity System

The Drinker-310 is a walk-in style drinker that draws off a storage tank. Can be used with a float-valve or as part of a "equilibrium system" without a float-valve. Sturdy, reinforced steps and ramp will accommodate elk, deer, bighorn sheep, as well as critters. 

This drinker can be installed above-ground or in-ground. A heavy-duty galvanized belly frame provides extra stiffness.

Dome-Top 500 Guzzler
$1,295.00

Best Use: Deer, Upland Bird, General Wildlife

  • Weight 220 lbs

  • Dimensions: 94″ x 64″ x 29″ Tank (35″ Dome Top)

  • Capacity 500 Gallons

  • Heavy Duty Polyethylene Construction

  • In-Ground only Installation

Dome-Top 500 Gallon Guzzler

Best Use: Deer, Bird and Small Animals

Make water available at ground level to both deer and small animals with our Dome-Top Guzzler. Deer can drink directly from the open trough, and the built-in ramp gives small animals and birds easy access in and out of the guzzler. For Installation in-ground.

Dome-Top 650 Guzzler
Sale Price: $1,885.00 Original Price: $2,095.00

Now Available. 10% New Product Sale

Best Use: Elk, Deer, Bird, and All Animals

The DT-650 guzzler is a new larger capacity, 650 gallon water source that can be installed above-ground, without excavation, or in-ground. 

The drinking area measures 28” x 50” and is sized to accommodate the racks of larger deer or elk.  A deck height of 22” allows larger animals to easily drink over the edge. Built-in escape ramp. 

Dome-Top 650 Gallon Guzzler

Best Use: All Animals. Scalable Capacity System

The DT-650 guzzler is a new larger capacity, 650 gallon water source that can be installed above-ground, without excavation, or in-ground. 

The drinking area measures 28” x 50” and is sized to accommodate the racks of larger deer or elk.  A deck height of 22” allows larger animals to easily drink over the edge. Built-in escape ramp.