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Post by Hardcase on Jul 3, 2008 20:16:33 GMT -5
Hey everybody give us some of your tips. Here's one from me.
Spot The Deer
When hunting whitetail deer or any other deer for that matter, a good pair of binoculars (the best you can afford) are absolutely essential.
Thoroughly scan the area you intend to hunt with binoculars BEFORE you move to another area. You'd be surprised what you can see when you take the time to look.
Using your eyesight alone to spot deer or deer movement puts you at a huge disadvantage. Its virtually impossible to see the small details 200 yards ahead that could be an ear, antler or face of a whitetail deer. Binoculars are an essential tool for serious hunters - use them.
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Post by gd3006 on Jul 10, 2008 20:23:16 GMT -5
If you already know where you're going to hang a stand or two, get it done now. That way, the deer will have forgotten about the intrusion by the time season starts.
gd
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Post by Hardcase on Jul 10, 2008 20:43:29 GMT -5
Here's a side note. If you really have some really nervous deer. Make a dummy to sit in your stand! I know this sounds strange, but it works!
Also good to make trespasseres think twice! ;D
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Post by gd3006 on Jul 14, 2008 20:11:54 GMT -5
Good point Hardcase! I've had a few neighbors tell me they've done the same thing. It's a great idea also to leave a piece of loose cloth attached, so that it will move a little in the wind. That'll get the deer used to movement in the area.
gd
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Post by hunterdude58 on Jul 16, 2008 15:42:31 GMT -5
unless you have a preset time to get out and you have set for as long as you think you can count to 1000 before getting out. atlest 6 times this has helped me harvest a deer.
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Post by gd3006 on Jul 22, 2008 20:26:17 GMT -5
hunterdude,
Good point! I know it's tough to sit sometimes, but the more time you put in, the more your odds go up. I've had last second hunts, and I've walked into the blind to see deer before I sit down. You just never know when they'll show up.
Another tip... Don't pin your hopes on deer you see every evening during the summer in the same spot. By the time archery season comes in, they'll have left their summer feeding pattern, and be on a different pattern (and most likely a different place). Instead, focus on funnels, and fall food sources to score.
gd
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Post by Hardcase on Aug 5, 2008 8:29:52 GMT -5
When you are out in the woods doing your pre season scouting, carry a pair of shears with you and clip away any saplings and branches that might be in the way once you decide on a stand site. Also, snip any brush or remove brittle branches that might make noise as you hike to your stand location. Since you will probably be entering the woods well before daylight the quieter your approach the better.
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Post by gd3006 on Aug 7, 2008 21:33:50 GMT -5
The three most important factors for choosing a hunting location for the day are:
1. Wind direction
2. Wind direction
3. Wind direction
gd
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Post by broncbuster2 on Aug 11, 2008 18:14:11 GMT -5
I am assuming that you are hunting bucks, I have found that there is 2 kinds of hunters, one that hunts hoping that a buck will come by and those that hunt bucks. By this I mean that someone will go out and read Deer sign and then a buck hunter will go out and read Buck sign only.
If you want to become successful hunting Bucks read the sign and hunt them only.
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Post by gd3006 on Aug 11, 2008 22:10:19 GMT -5
bronc,
What we've seen over the past several years is this: Hunting pressure makes very little difference, if it's done right (if it's not it will ruin an area). We hunted the same section of woods every week of bow season, but avoided the areas that were tough to get into without alerting deer to our presence. The total area of woods is probably 20 - 25 acres. We ended up taking 4 bucks and 3 does out of that woods in roughly a month. And I had to pass up a buck bigger than the one I killed (by a good margin) simply because we have a one buck limit on Ohio. When I get back around home this fall, I'm going to try to thin out the does as much as possible. If there's too many does, the bucks don't need to run around looking for does during the rut. Once the pre-rut hits, find a good funnel, and stay put - it'll pay off.
gd
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Post by mjedens on Nov 19, 2008 8:53:56 GMT -5
Cleaning your wifes dryer vents, can save your life!!!! Here is a small tip about cleaning the lint from your dryer vent or lint trap. Not only will it keep your dryer from catching fire, but it could save your life in an emergency in the woods. This is how to save your life in a cold weather emergency. Clean a good amount of lint from your dryer lint trap, and place it in a zip lock plastic bag, and put it in your backpack or hunting pants or coat pocket. When you need to start a fire, all you do is use the lint. It will light very easly, and can be started with a flint or just one spark. It will burn very hot and fast. to start a warm fire when needed. Be sure to keep it dry and it will start very easly. I is very light and weighs nothing and easy to use. Give it a try befor you go to the woods. MJEdens
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Post by hunterdude58 on Nov 20, 2008 16:34:38 GMT -5
a really good fire starter. take 100% cotton balls and work in some petroleum jelly. put these in a pill bottle. also buy a metal match. when needed take out one ball pull it apart put ends together and stick on something. strike with metal match. these will burn for about 5 min. now slowly add fire material until you have a nice fire
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