Originally Posted by
Brent B
I recently got in an argument with a friend about pushing deer. I am a treestand/groundblind hunter and I just do not agree with pushing a woods as a hunting method. I like sitting out morning and evening to take in nature without the animals knowing I am there. Pushing deer doesnt seem like 100% fair chase to me I'd just like to hear some of your opinions.
In a couple of the areas I hunt dogs are used to "push" deer. People pay big time $$$$ for a good deer dog. I personally prefer the peace and quiet of hunting from a stand or blind.
As to it not being fair chase. There is no guarantee that the deer will go where your stander is in wait. Many times they double back and go right back to where they were before.