early in

I always know in advance, specifically where I'll be hunting depending on certain conditions,right down to which tree I'll hunt out of. This of course doesn'tapply when I go to Alberta.

il coyote

I've killed some deer hunting on the fly. Actually a higher percentage than when hunting pre-hung stands, maybe something to think about right there.

There have been times that I've just strapped a climber on and went walking to find a spot, and killed deer less than an hour later on an early afternoon hunt.

hunting prehung stands allows you to get in quicker, usually quieter, and is pre-scouted.

I've found that sometimes when hunting on the fly I tend to really overanalyze the setup, and picking the right spot takes a good amount of time; time loss and possible ground scent contamination that I DON'T want. Also have the issue of clearing shooting lanes.

Probably the main reason I don't do it more is that my API bowhunter and Ol' Man climbers aren't what I call perfect for this kind of hunt. Seem just a tad on the noisy side, I normally will just leave them at the tree. And steel climbing sticks aren't really portable either. I AM planning on making some changes in this area though.

I am planning on doing more walk-ins at public ground throughout the state in the future. I'll feel more pround of a doe on a crowded walk-in hunt than shooting a deer out of 'ole reliable' on private ground.

txjourneyman

I usually have a plan in mind but they are very flexible. Weather conditions are the main reason they may change or perhaps just a "feeling" I may get.

GRIZZLYMAN

All my hunts are pretty much planned out since my lease is five hours away, and with work and family I can't just pick up and go.

KodiakArcher

Got'ta be both up here. It takes major planning to get where you're going to hunt with everything you need and get back out again in one piece with all your gear and at least most of the guys you went in with. Once you get there though, you've got to take what gets handed to you and deal with it as it comes.

Diesel77

I typically have a game plan, but not always. Depends on the wind, which farm Ive been seeing more deer at, which property Ive been hunting harder etc ...

huntingson

Depends mostly on where I am hunting. If I am hunting at home, then 90% of the time I am hunting a pre-hung stand. I will, however, move at any time that it seems necessary. If I am hunting public land, then it is different. I know the area I am going and then adjust when I get there as far as setting up a stand.

buckeye

Soon as I know the weather and wind directions I know exactly what property I'll be hunting andthe treeI will be in.

Most of these are an assortment of pre-hung lock on stands except for on State ground I use the climber.

bloodcrick

Im on the fly most of the time, i dont like to over hunt an area. some hunts are scouting hunts in new areas, just to get a feel for where and when the deer are moving and then i adjust from there. I have learned not to get caught up in sign hunting (rub lines, scrapes) I love hunting terrain edges. My area is mostly HUGE woods.

PreacherTony

This describes me to a tee ..... I am frankly surprised with some of the responses .... I just may have to bring my climber out a little more ...... good post ....