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Old 08-07-2003 | 10:02 AM
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TWIG69
 
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From: BRO PA USA
Default RE: new to bowhunting

Hi . I' m from Brockway a short distance from you. I would say that if have a trail leading to where you' ve seen him, get out there and scout it out.Try to get an aerial of the area,first to find general lay o' the land. If you are familiar w/ the area and have a good idea where he' s bedding then set up accordingly. Unless mast drops early, he' ll more likely hit Ag crops. When scouting try to do it near the trail but not on and down wind of it. YOU WILL LEAVE SCENT!!! But if it' s done now and with a little care, change to his habit should be minimal and short lived. Once you find the goings on, find stand tree on the downwind side with good cover or up high. Distance from travel area depends on cover availability and your shooting capabilities. Set up well within your max range not on it' s fringes!!!Large deer don' t get big by being stupid!! Stay out of his bedding area this late in the game.If you find his exact spot by accident then exploit it.This is usually his comfort zone he' ll be a little more vulnerable here. But these areas are best found in late winter early spring. If you go trekkin beds now he may vacate and find new access and then it' s back to the drawing board.As far as calls , the can has worked well as well as the Hardwoods grunter. The mastering the art series of videos will help understand what calls when? Most of all practice everyday, become proficient with what you have , you owe it to the animal,yourself, and bowhunting!!! GOOD LUCK
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