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Deer hunting without much time to scout, set-up and all that...
Posted on 10/31/13 at 8:21 am
Posted on 10/31/13 at 8:21 am
So this year I have not even been in the woods at all. Working a lot, studying for CPA, getting married this coming spring and buying a house, shite has been hectic!
So I havent planted any food plots like I normally do, I havent cut any trails or cleared any land. Basically havent been in the woods since last February. My buddy went for a ride back there yesterday and saw a few does, which is rare, and some hogs. Seems like since we havent been out there at all they are pretty relaxed right now.
Looks like this weekend ill have some time to get in the woods with my bow. Thinking of just throwing my climber in a tree by a road or something.
what are some things to look for to figure out where to set-up. I'm really familiar with the land, but its still really thick since i havent cleared anything.
Thoughts?
So I havent planted any food plots like I normally do, I havent cut any trails or cleared any land. Basically havent been in the woods since last February. My buddy went for a ride back there yesterday and saw a few does, which is rare, and some hogs. Seems like since we havent been out there at all they are pretty relaxed right now.
Looks like this weekend ill have some time to get in the woods with my bow. Thinking of just throwing my climber in a tree by a road or something.
what are some things to look for to figure out where to set-up. I'm really familiar with the land, but its still really thick since i havent cleared anything.
Thoughts?
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Posted on 10/31/13 at 8:24 am to chickman1313
quote:Then you should know their travel routes and/or where the good feed trees are and bedding areas. Set up climber between them
I'm really familiar with the land
Posted on 10/31/13 at 8:27 am to chickman1313
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what are some things to look for to figure out where to set-up.
trails, travel corridors, natural funnels, natural food sources etc
you know, the basics of deer hunting when not hunting over a feeder/food plot
This post was edited on 10/31/13 at 8:28 am
Posted on 10/31/13 at 8:29 am to chickman1313
I have seen stands hung and deer shot shortly after. If you know the land and the deer movements run with it...
Posted on 10/31/13 at 8:31 am to chickman1313
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Posted on 10/31/13 at 8:41 am to wickowick
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I have seen stands hung and deer shot shortly after
thats what my concern is, I guess my overall question is, yall know anyone who has put up a climber one morning and shot a deer the same day?
Posted on 10/31/13 at 8:43 am to chickman1313
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yall know anyone who has put up a climber one morning and shot a deer the same day?
uh yeah
any public land hunter that has killed a deer...
Posted on 10/31/13 at 8:44 am to chickman1313
I have hauled in a climber before daylight and shot deer that morning. I'm sure many have done the same.
What exactly are yuo concerned with?
What exactly are yuo concerned with?
Posted on 10/31/13 at 8:44 am to chickman1313
quote:
yall know anyone who has put up a climber one morning and shot a deer the same day?
I do it almost every weekend during bow season.
Posted on 10/31/13 at 8:50 am to chickman1313
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thats what my concern is, I guess my overall question is, yall know anyone who has put up a climber one morning and shot a deer the same day?
yes, i have a buddy who does it on the management area all the time, but he is the luckiest sob alive.
Posted on 10/31/13 at 8:53 am to Salmon
Best thing you did was let it get thicker and stay the hell out if it. Now they have bedding areas.
Posted on 10/31/13 at 8:54 am to tenfoe
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I do it almost every weekend during bow season.
well good to know
I've only been deer hunting 2 years and typically have everything set up a couple weeks before the season opens. still learnin
Posted on 10/31/13 at 8:57 am to AboveGroundPool
I generally look for natural bottlenecks like between a thick briar patch area and a steep holler and creek banks, a cutover and a pond, you get the idea.
Posted on 10/31/13 at 9:00 am to chickman1313
Look at google satellite photos of the hunting area. Use your knowledge of the deer and land with a combination of the aerial view...
Posted on 10/31/13 at 9:07 am to chickman1313
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typically have everything set up a couple weeks before the season opens
Deer change their movements a lot in the first month of a season. Acorns start dropping, you might get a frost that knocks down a lot of browse, trucks and humans in the woods become more prevalent and the deer begin to react to these things. Don't get locked in on fixed locations. Hunt the freshest sign. I've killed a shitpile of deer slipping around right after daylight and spooking deer which are eating underneath a tree dropping acorns. Climb up quietly nearby, paying mind to the wind, and wait. They weren't eating there on a random whim. That was the hot location for a reason. Sit the rest of the day. Sometimes it doesn't work out. Sometimes it does. Either way, you have as good (or better) chance of killing a deer there than in a stand you hung a month earlier over sign that was only fresh at the time.
Posted on 10/31/13 at 9:11 am to chickman1313
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thats what my concern is, I guess my overall question is, yall know anyone who has put up a climber one morning and shot a deer the same day?
I've done it several times. Generally the best hunt you'll have in a spot is the first time you go into the area.
Posted on 10/31/13 at 9:21 am to chickman1313
If you have a stream running through your property, walk the stream and find where they are crossing it.
Posted on 10/31/13 at 9:48 am to chickman1313
If I was starting with a blank slate, I'd look for funnels and travel areas, and acorn trees (preferably a group of oaks all close by)
Or I'd corn the shite out of the place a few days prior
Or I'd corn the shite out of the place a few days prior
Posted on 10/31/13 at 10:04 am to chickman1313
Why not just climb a tree on the trail where your buddy saw the deer? Then after the hunt look around for other trails.
Posted on 10/31/13 at 10:17 am to chickman1313
it's really hard to walk in in the dark and find a good tree. i would do an afternoon hunt, maybe go in around 1 or 2, scout around to find a good spot and climb up at 3. Once time changes do it an hour earlier. If you are familiar with the land you should be able to find funnels and travel corridors. Get downwind of something that looks like it has heavy use.
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