I am still bow hunting in Indiana. Started early archery and still at it. I went out a little over a week ago for three days (two of which were vacation days)and no luck. Havent seen them in the woods or driven to and from my hunting spots. I have heard that it may be because they have went nacturnel. The past two days I have seen deer in the fields just before dark. Are they calming down and getting back into a routine? I was going to go back out after ML season, which is the 22 of this month. But now that I have seen deer again maybe I should go out this weekend.
I have found what I think is a good hunting spot. Its in a heavley wooded area with a small amout of corn field about fifty yards away. I have seen plenty of fresh dropping (a little over a week ago), and a nearby stream.
That was where I last hunted but seen are heard nothing. The only thing I have done differently was to put on some racoon urine scent. I think I will do without that this time.
So, how can I follow the tracks to a bedding area when the ground is so hard and there is no snow? I am hunting in the woods not on the tree line, but I can see the field just fine. Where are they and how can I find them?
I am quite, and move very little, cold but not frozen. Am I just having bad luck or am I a bad hunter?
I have had three chances get away from me so far. Two were my fault, I wasn't ready and the deer came right up on me. The third chance was to iffy for a kill (yes I have morals).
I use a portable treestand and climb from 16' to 20'.
If you have some advise give it. I could use all the help I can get.