RE: What is the ESSENTIAL gear for a limited budget deer hunt?
natnan:
I don' t know about Arkansas but here in N.Y. before the gun season the deer are getting hunted and spooked by the bow hunters and small game hunters. By the time gun season starts the deer are allready jumpy. On opening day the hunters disturb the deer' s natural patterns and they head for cover. Unless you are back in the woods away from most hunters or on private land, the deer will be too scared (or smart)to respond to your calls. If this is your first year deer hunting you may be in for a supprise on opening day when you see all the hunters. I hope you find a place all to yourself.
Deer hunting shows and videos are nice for seeing big bucks but it' s not the real world.
Look for trails that lead into thick cover, and maybe you will catch a deer heading into it.