6 Reasons Why You Should Be Packaging Your Deer Corn And Wildlife Feed In High Quality BOPP Open Mouth Bags

BOPP bags offer the superior appearance and performance characteristics you need to market your premium deer corn and wildlife feed products during hunting season.  

What is BOPP?

Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene or BOPP is a flexible material derived from melting and biaxially orienting (stretching on both axis) a polypropylene polymer. The process of biaxially orienting polypropylene, stretching it in the machine direction and transverse direction, improves the films physical properties, such as water vapor barrier, stiffness, dimensional stability, and optics.

What is an Open MouthBag? 

Open mouth plastic bags are a common packaging style that are factory closed on one side, and closed by customer sealing/sewing on the opposite side. The materials, construction, and characteristics of open mouth bags vary widely, making them suitable for diverse applications ranging from animal feed to construction products. 

BOPP Bag Applications:

• Premium Deer Corn
• Whole Shelled Corn
• Deer Feed
• Wildlife Feed
• Deer Attractant
• Animal Feed
• Horse/Equine Feed
• Pet Food
• Animal Supplements 
• Wild Game

6 Reasons Why You Should Be Packaging Your Deer Corn And Wildlife Feed In High Quality BOPP Open Mouth Bags

1. Photographic Print Quality

BOPP bags can be printed in up to 10 colors using process printing methods. Engaging graphics capabilities range from simple to photorealistic.

2. High Strength Tear Resistant Construction

BOPP bags are made with high strength woven polypropylene (plastic) tapes. The inherent strength of the bag’s construction prevents breakage and product loss. 

3. Water/Moisture Resistant Materials

BOPP bags are effectively waterproof. The woven tapes are laminated with a layer of film to make the bag nearly impermeable. Paper bags aren’t even comparable when it comes to the water/moisture resistance of a BOPP bag. 

4. Clear or Printed Gussets

BOPP bags can be printed so that the gusset remains clear, allowing your customers to see the product inside without having to open the bag.

5. Grease and Odor Resistant

Polypropylene plastic is unaffected by grease resulting in a clean, easy to handle package. No one wants to carry a smelly bag in their truck! BOPP bags are designed to prevent odor from escaping the bag. 

6. 100% Recyclable & Sustainable

BOPP bags are made from 100% recyclable plastics. Multi-wall paper bags with a film layer cannot be recycled. 

Poly Woven Valve Bags vs. Open Mouth Bags

While BOPP sewn open mouth bags remain one of the most popular packaging styles for premium wildlife feed and deer corn, many large feed producers also use woven poly block bottom valve bags for high-speed packaging operations.

Both bag styles offer strong moisture resistance and durability, but they serve different operational needs.

Open Mouth Bags

Open mouth bags are typically:

• Filled from the top
• Closed by sewing or sealing
• Preferred for premium retail presentation
• Ideal for smaller production runs and flexible filling operations

Block Bottom Valve Bags

Valve bags are designed for:

• Automated high-speed filling systems
• Self-closing valve filling
• Improved pallet stacking
• Faster throughput in large feed operations

Manufacturers packaging high volumes of deer corn or wildlife feed often evaluate both styles depending on their production equipment and distribution model.

What is a Woven Poly Valve Bag?

A woven poly “block bottom” or “valve” bag is a common industrial packaging style designed to package a wide variety of dry flowable products. Valve bags are packed on equipment that deposits material into the bag via a horizontal filling spout. After filling, forces generated by the product inside the bag allow the valve opening to self-seal.

Valve bags can be made with paper, woven poly, or poly film. Woven poly bags are made by extruding polypropylene resin into sheets, cutting the sheets into tapes, and weaving the tapes into tubular fabric. The tubular fabric is then laminated, cut, and converted into a finished bag.

Woven poly valve bags offer several functional advantages over traditional multi-wall paper bags, particularly in high-volume feed applications.

Additional Benefits of Woven Poly Valve Bags for Wildlife Feed

For feed producers operating automated packaging lines, woven poly valve bags provide several operational and logistical advantages beyond standard BOPP open mouth bags.

1. Extreme Strength

Woven poly valve bags use tubular woven polypropylene construction without a back seam, making them highly resistant to rupture, tearing, and product loss during transport.

2. Fast Filling Performance

Valve bags are designed specifically for high-speed automated filling equipment and require no additional sewing or sealing after filling.

3. Superior Moisture Resistance

The combination of woven polypropylene and laminated film creates a nearly waterproof package that performs well in outdoor, agricultural, and humid storage environments.

4. Scratch-Resistant Printing

Unlike some traditional printed packaging, woven poly valve bags can utilize advanced print technologies that resist scratching and fading during transport and pallet handling.

5. Lower Shipping and Warehousing Costs

Woven poly valve bags are significantly lighter than multi-wall paper bags. In many cases, manufacturers can store and transport substantially more empty bags per pallet, reducing freight and warehouse costs.

6. Sustainability Benefits

Like BOPP bags, woven poly valve bags are made from recyclable polypropylene materials, making them a more sustainable alternative to laminated paper packaging that cannot be easily recycled.

7. Competitive Cost Structure

Poly woven valve bags are often less expensive than traditional 3-ply Kraft paper valve bags while offering superior moisture resistance and durability.

Choosing the Right Feed Bag for Your Operation

Selecting the right wildlife feed packaging depends on:

• Filling equipment type
• Production speed
• Retail presentation goals
• Storage conditions
• Moisture exposure
• Distribution environment
• Freight and warehousing requirements

BOPP Open Mouth Bags Are Often Best For:

• Premium retail shelf appearance
• Photographic branding and graphics
• Smaller or flexible filling operations
• Product visibility through clear gussets

Woven Poly Valve Bags Are Often Best For:

• High-speed automated filling systems
• Large production runs
• Improved pallet stability
• Reduced labor requirements during filling

Many large feed and agricultural manufacturers use a combination of both packaging styles depending on product type and sales channel.

Need Premium Printed BOPP Bags for Deer Season? 

We offer generic stock and custom printed bag options for your premium feed business. In addition to our BOPP

Open Mouth bag options, we offer a broad range of bag styles including:

• Multi-Wall Paper SOM
• Paper/Poly Laminate SOM
• Multi-Wall Paper Valve
• Poly Valve
• Woven Poly Valve
• BOPP PBOM
• Multi-Wall PBOM

On-Demand Bags Available for Immediate Shipment

We maintain one of the largest inventories of bulk packaging products in the country. Southern Packaging supports many large animal feed and seed operations throughout the United States with dependable inventory availability and flexible packaging solutions.

Available packaging styles include:

• Woven Poly Block Bottom Valve Bags
• Multi-Wall Paper Valve Bags
• Poly Film Valve Bags
• Multi-Wall Paper Sewn Open Mouth Bags
• Paper Poly Sewn Open Mouth Bags
• BOPP Sewn Open Mouth Bags
• FIBC Bulk Bags / Totes

We invite our customers to take advantage of our significant inventory of on-demand bag offerings. Contact our experienced sales team for more information about stock inventory and custom printed feed bag options.