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Old 11-30-2005, 06:01 PM
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North Texan
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Default RE: have they gone nocturnal by you

I hunted some over Thanksgiving, and I seldom saw a critter until about 20 minutes or so after sunset. It's been unreasonably warm here for this time of year (deer hunting in a short-sleeve just don't feel right), and so nothing moves until the temp cools off a little. Clear skies and bright moonlight haven't helped any, either.

To remedy this a little, I did a lot of stalking in creek bottoms and oak thickets where shade and moisture kept the surrounding air a little cooler. My policy is if the deer are moving, I still or stand hunt. If the deer aren't moving, I start stalking. No need in both of us just sitting there.
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