That's right! If they smell you, they're gone. My set ups are totally based on where the buck may come from and I want the wind in my favor. If the wind is not right, I won't hunt the stand. I don't want ANY deer to know where I am, especially the ones I pass on. Once you're busted in your stand, you'd best let it cool off for a while, or you'll burn it out. Its actually rule #2 for hunting big bucks...Hunt only if the wind is right. Rule # 1 for hunting big bucks is.... Hunt where there are big bucks.

I've had deer look right at me while stalking or still hunting and they didn't spook. However, if a deer ever catches your wind, he's gone!

Hey you kinda parsed my statement

I was talking about being 25 ft in a tree with no cover behind. Does not matter that deer can not smell you if he can pick you off. My guess is the deer who looked at you, you had great cover behind you. Which is why the deer could not pick you off. That was my point. My statement "Hunting the wind" is simple, you can not. The wind shifts, deer walks behind you etc. Now I always try to keep the wind in my face, but its the wild and things happen.

If your going to take a quoate take the whole quaote. What you parsed off is not what I said!!

Usewind to your advantage.

But it can also blow a hunt for reasons, already stated


Depending on your techniques and style of bowhunting, it can really help a hunt. Here in Kansas it's windy a lot. And those are the best times to spot and stalk.Having that 20-40 MPH wind in your face, when stalking a buck and getting within 30 yards, is a crucial advantage for several reasons.

1. Deer doesn't smell you.
2. Deer will be less likely to see you since you're not the only thing moving.
3. Deer are much less likely to hear you. That is especially important if you're around any trees. Because trying to stalk on dry leaves is nearly impossible.

I love windy days... the only stalking weather I like better is rainy days. Use it to your advantage.

My point still is that you can fool their eyes be it with camo or cover (or both) however, you will not fool their nose.

You can have a deer spot you but not recognize you as a threat due to camo or having good cover around/behind you.

BUT, if a deer catches the slightest bit of wind from you, your hunt is over. The nose is the only sense you cannot fool.

PS. My quote came directly from your post. It was not edited or altered and was exactly what you said.

Ok I see all thats really good advice.. I like peoples different point of views. I guess now I will just have to scout preseason..

i dont want to wrinkle any feathers here are these the same PROVEN big deer hunter selling you scent lock suites and wash every time you go into the woods all thore soaps. or is the ones that spend there time in the mid west all year and tell you i would have never killed that 130 class deer .it sounds great but in the real world.im sure if you talk to most bowhunter they dont have time to go home and take a showers. i know i dont and it looks like your from wis.you live in a great area for big deer.honsty i inv you guys in the mid west i think you guys are spoiled.ha ha ha. here in most parts of maryland if you get a shot at 120 or so class deer you better shoot it.if you want to know were some of the real PROVEN big deer hunters live go to pa or ny or other states that dont have alot of mature deer. these guys kill some really nice bucks year after year.!!!! my good hunting buddy smokes while hes hunting and i think hes nuts and hea killedkill as many mature buck as anybody so go figuire!!!well that my 2cents for what its worth!!!

You must think that mature bucks in the midwest grow on trees! That every time I go out I can just pick one? Age says more about a deers wariness than antler size. A 3 1/2 or older buck is a real challenge no matter where you hunt. I read that the midwest produces some of the best bowhunters. I'd have to agree with that!

hey i agreewith that there is truly great bow hunter in the mid west.i also agree about that a mature 31/2 year or older any were you hunt isnt a easy hunt. im just stating that there is some great hunters else were to.i think trurly it come down to if you want to kill mature bucks every year spend the most time in the best area you can.i also think confidence has alot to do with it as well.if hunting with the wind and taking a shower will help you set still and spend more time in the woods go for it .its not me or any body else to tell anybody how to hunt.any body who thinks they know it all are missing out on alot of info!!!!!!!

Well if you look up the meaning of the word parsed you will see what I meant. I will help you out. Edited, altered has nothing to do with the meaning of the word. You took a piece of my comment. Because you took my second sentence it seems I put deer's vision over smell. All stated was to remeber to have good cover, because deer can catch movement(that is out place) real easy. The orginal post ask about wind, some people get high in the tree. I was letting him know deer can pick you of with the sight also and you have to take all the elements into consideration when hanging a stand.

No problem, just letting you know