ORIGINAL: DeerWhisperer
What should i have done different: After it was all over i am thinking i should not have grunted those last 2 times since the deer was already heading in my direction. I am also thinking i should have just grabbed my bow and pulled back and waited till they were in range since the feild was only 70 - 80 yards away from me. Then i would have been ready when they came within 20 yards.
After they are staring you in the face at 20 yards there is nothing i can do. When they got to this point i should have been waiting for them.
Well let me hear it, i need to learn.
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OK brother, I agree that you should not have blown those last two times. Generally, if a deer can see you and you can see it, don't call. Deer have this uncanny ability to pick a man out of the trees, bushes, anything... it does not matter. I have been head to toe camo, in some brush trees next to me I mean I could barely see myself, and 2 does walked out of the tree line directly across from me ( about 45 - 50 yards )and raised their heads together and were stareing right at me. They snorted and stomped their hooves. They turned their heads bobbed them up and down..... I mean they had me pegged. My only saving grace was......They knew I was there, but they had no idea what I was. Make sure they don't see you move, and don't let them know what you are. Blend in !!!!!!
Next, About drawing when they are 50 - 70 yards away and waiting on them. Man, DW, you could wind up sitting there at full draw for 30 + minutes. And, I'm not saying you can't hold full draw that long, but I want to be there withpopcorn and a Dr. Pepper when you do it. You just have to try to pay attention, and do the best you can. Honestly, you will lose more than you win , against deer. But we keep on trying, cause when we do win it feels SOOOOOO SWEET.
Lastly, and I would not lie to you, don't look a deer directly in the fase. You know eye to eye contact. If a deer tries to look at you, you are better off closing your eyes or covering your face with your hat. Just don't look at them, cause it will usually mean Check-out time for the deer. You have to slow down and let things happen on the deers time table.
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Also, should i have moved from that spot or did i do right by sticking it out there?
There was nothing wrong with staying there, that is just a go with your gut kind of decision. Let the spirit of the deer guide you.