Will deer cross a river?
#1
Will deer cross a river?
The property I hunt is bordered by a small river, its no more than 15yds wide at its biggest point and 6ft deep at the most. I was wondering if deer would cross that in order to get to food or bedding areas. I have seen some really nice bucks on the other property and was just wondering if it would be possible that the bucks may cross the river during the rut in search of does.
#2
RE: Will deer cross a river?
They definately will cross the river. I was putting a stand up a few years ago near a creek about the same size during the rut and a nice 8 pointer came running through and went right through the creek. he was hot on the heels of a doe!!
#9
RE: Will deer cross a river?
Deer use rivers as natural travel routes, and cross them all the time. They do not have to be pushed. I Hunt couple stands where they cross. You can really hear them coming, LOL
Once you learn how the deer in your are use and travel the river, you will see some pretty cool stuff.
Once you learn how the deer in your are use and travel the river, you will see some pretty cool stuff.
#10
RE: Will deer cross a river?
Deer will swim a lake.
We've all seen the buck swimming lake Erie pictures.
We've all seen the buck swimming out in the ocean rescued.
Deer are great swimmers, I wouldn't say they love water but they sure don't mind it.
We've all seen the buck swimming lake Erie pictures.
We've all seen the buck swimming out in the ocean rescued.
Deer are great swimmers, I wouldn't say they love water but they sure don't mind it.