Germ Actully we can take 10 doe`s and 2 bucks a yr. But by my own set limits i only take 5 to 8 doe`s a yr and 2 bucks a yr, ranging from 2 1/2 to 4 1/2 a yr oldif i`m "lucky". For myself, family, and friends that can`t or wont hunt for them selves.
And "yes" i will take the first deer that walks down the trail if it it is thedeer i amafter why wait
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But what difference does that make anyways? Can`t the first deer that walks down the trail wind you just as the 10th or the 11th?
Just how old does a deer need to be before they can and will run when winded?
Like i sead if you own a scentlock suit and believe it helps you take more or the deer your after great!and good luck using it!
P.S i wish everyone only the best of luck this seasonif you wear sentlock or not.
8 doe's your an animal, it makes a difference on the age of a deer. Why do you think 95% bucks shot in MI are 1.5 or younger? They are curious, and have not learned the dangers yet.
Just look at us, I am smarter then I was ten years ago, I think.
Your point about being winded is correct, but older deer tend to check scent more. Come downwind if they are uncertain.
My point just because a person climbs a stand and kills a 1.5 year old buck does not make him the all knowing hunter. Yes some tatics will work on the 1.5 year olds, but those same tatics will cost a person a mature deer.
I only hunt a stand setup for the wind. I use everythingI can to help with scent. I also believe walking to and from your stand is key to shooting a mature buck. You have to be able to get in and out without spooking deer.
Greg H, Motown are some great hunters who do not use Scent-lok, I have great respect for both of them. I listen to what they say and try to learn. When all a person shoots is 1.5 year olds and comes on here and spreads his tatics a full proof, I just laugh.
Good luck to you also