NY Bowhunter

How do you guys do it? I started taking my camera with me to take pictures of deer I pass on. Problem is I never remember until they are gone [8D][:-]. The last thing on my mind with deer in bowrange is getting my camera out. I'm watching/studying and trying to be as still as possible. It must be a learned skill to be able to get your camera out and in position without alerting deer . Maybe I'll practice on some does today.

DaveH

When I first started taking my camera with me, I had the same problem. Now, I try to determine if I'm going to attempt to take the deer if it comes in range. If I know I'm gonna pass, then I'll think about getting my camera out and taking some pics. If they're at a distance, there's often time to take pics and get the bow ready for a possible shot. I have lots of pictures of deer with my stabilizer or part of my bow in the picture since I'm holding both at times!

PABuck_HNTR

I just started taking a camcorder with me this year. Like DaveH I determine if I'm gonna shoot the deer and if not I get the camera rolling. Of course I have alot of Doe pics. I did get a decent 8 on film thursday, but at the time I thought he was a big 6. It wasn't until I looked at the tape that the brow tines were visable. He came though pretty quick so I only got about 30-40 seconds of video. I really enjoy taking the pics and video. I hope I don't get too wrapped up in it though those "good" cameras are over 2,000.00 and I'd have a hard time explaining that one to the wife. Anyone got any side jobs they need done?

mauser06

i started keeping my camera right in my coat pocket. when deer are coming in i decide quick...camera or bow

only got pics of 1 4pt this year..didnt start carrying it in my pocket till that trip though. i was worried that the lense coming out would spook them. the buck never even LOOKED when the lense came out making noise. then i realized the flash was on...he still didnt care lol...

for now on it stays in the coat pocket where i can grab it easily. never know what will walk by...like a couple weeks ago i had a critted ive never seen come by...i know it was a weasle, mink, or fisher...all in the same family...could been any of them...i am confused on size so i cant say what it was...i was higher in the tree than normal and it really threw things off for me...

Gundeck

Had four turkeys walk by me on Saturday. That was a nice break. I was wishing I had my turkey calls along. Time to add to the goodie bag maybe. One nice thing about a blind vice a stand, I can take a lot more with me.