Hunting cornfields
 

I would like to do a spot and stalk hunt of a standing cornfield. How would I go about this? Should I be out there and try to watch the deer go into the field or is there any strategies to just going into the cornfield and stalking through it trying to find where they are bedded down and getting a shot. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks.


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RE: Hunting cornfields
 

When stalking in corn, I found the majority of the deer are in the outer 1/3 of the field. Make sure you move slow and keep the wind in your favor. Zig zag through the field, looking down each row before stepping into it, and expect something to be there! Ive never been closer to deer than in the corn.

Good luck

Edited by - sitter on 12/11/2002 14:58:11

RE: Hunting cornfields
 

I have never tried it before but i might try it some time. It sounds like it would work good because i have been close enough to eisly shoot one in the corn. Around here in nd there sure is alot of corn.

RE: Hunting cornfields
 

It will work. I've seen it done. But you may want to wait until after a night rain or heavy dew. That stuff gets pretty crunchy if it's dry.

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RE: Hunting cornfields
 

Pick a windy day, feilds that have been sprayed are easier to stalk in, but deer do not tend to bed in them as well if there isn't some weeds as well.

This year I got within 15 ft of a Spike. I was gun hunting actually, and heading to my stand. I passed the little buck up, but is was comical how close I got. If the terrain is rolling, you can sometimes see a deer feeding, or even bedded from a distance, then count the rows over (3-6 down wind) and plan your stalk. In the case of the little buck this year, I saw him at 150 yds, and got within 15 ft. Even when I tried to spook him out of my way by clearing my throat, he wouldn't leave, and could not pinpoint where I was (he was right in front of the stand I was planning on hunting).

RE: Hunting cornfields
 

Yep, windy days are best, because you can rustle through the rows with ease and no fear of spooking anything with just your own noise. Be sure to be hunting into the wind if possible.

I usually just stick my head through into the next row and look both ways before following with my body. Repeat often. <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>

I will tell you that after thirty minutes or an hour it starts getting old; it takes a lot of patience. It would be better if you were able to spot them before as mentioned above, but in our area it's too flat.



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RE: Hunting cornfields
 

Thanks for all the advice! I really appreciate it and I am going to try it soon. I just have to wait for the right day. If you can think of anything else let me know.


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RE: Hunting cornfields
 

How will you ever get a clean shot with all those dry leaves? I would think you would deflect most of the time.

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