ORIGINAL: skidmark845
I bow hunt from a tree stand. Usually when does come in they are very wary and cautious of their surroundings. Younormally can't make too many moves or a sound without getting picked off. I also hunt about 15 to 20 feethigh.
The weird thing that I have noticed is that after I shoot a buck, the does will maybe run off about 5 yards and stop, look around and just stand there, seeming very calm.I have at one time shot a buck and not have the does run off until climing down my stand.Anyoneevery notice this....???
Theres your problem, they know that you are there. If they watch you get out of your stand of course they will be carefull coming into that area. Next time dont climb out until the deer are gone or it is dark. THis may helpa little, i hope. I climbed down once and a deer saw me from 60 yards away, i didn't know she was there. I had to move the stand, everytime i hunted it they would bust me.