ORIGINAL: GMMAT
A buck can remember a location where he's sensed danger for more than a couple of weeks, sometimes the rest of the season. It depends on how alarming and how often the occurance was.
My statement speaks for itself. He's sensed danger, generally the more mature the buck is, the more likely he won't take a chance if he's not sure. He'll just disappear.
OK...(and once again I trust your judgement)....but the original premise was "possibly" being winded. Nothing more. Are you saying that's "alarming" enough or that this "occurrence" might rememebr this location for a season? Just curious.
Deer can sense predatory behavior vs farming behavior,
Again, deer can tell predatory behavior vs casual non-threatening behavior.
I fyou mean strolling through the woods vs. combining, I agree. If you mean strolling through a field edge with a bow vs. strolling through a field edge with a backpack sprayer.....I'm not sure I'm with ya.
These observations that I've had make forgreat hunting experiences and iswhat molds my hunting methods.
Kudos. But I'd ask....have you ever killed a deer that emerged from downwind?
Yes, my scent was blowing over him. If so.....and you get down and move when the wind shifts out of your favor......how do you know what you've potentially walked off and left?
If a wind switches and is wrong for my stand, I scan the area intently then get down and leave as quietly as possible. In the most non-threatening manner possible. I've busted deer doing this, but not often.
I've gotten down and moved on a whim.....a "feeling" that something wasn't right. I put just as much credence in those situations as I would moving due to a wind shift.
Good stuff, though, GregH. I see lots of deer and lots of deer activity. I just can't tell what they're thinking, smelling, seeing (most times). I'll keep watching, though.
