Methods?
06-26-2008 | 09:27 PM
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RE: Methods?
Duke if you don't mind me asking, when using the binos method, do you set up to monitor late summer or fall patterns?
In fact.. I can tell you of many instances where I've moved immediately (like that hour) after watching deer movement. And capitalized quickly.
I'm not afraid to get dirty.
(Take into consideration.. I hunt just as much from a tree as the ground.)
06-26-2008 | 09:31 PM
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RE: Methods?
One more thing LT..
I spend a good deal of time in observation (when I can). When a food source gets hot.. I'm on it! Like now. But always with the same wind direction the deer were using the day of the original encounter.
I spend a good deal of time in observation (when I can). When a food source gets hot.. I'm on it! Like now. But always with the same wind direction the deer were using the day of the original encounter.
06-26-2008 | 09:31 PM
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RE: Methods?
I see what you are saying Duke. I have wanted to try this same "run and gun" type strategy. Just never thought I could pull it off.
I also want to do some late summer observation before season. Dang places I hunt are hard to set up on without getting too close.
Thanks, LT
I also want to do some late summer observation before season. Dang places I hunt are hard to set up on without getting too close.
Thanks, LT
06-26-2008 | 09:52 PM
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RE: Methods?
ORIGINAL: dukemichaels
Personally I look for the 3 things a whitetail needs.. food.. cover.. water. (I've stated this before.) I don't bother with the does til its time.
From those 3 things I look into the details of what I know.. and then what I want to know.
Then I use the terrain as my guide to put answers to my questions.
I hang based on highest probabilty of a success.. whether through bino's or a peep.
All while staying very low key.. with low education to the deer.. and a low profile.
Keeping good common sense.. and a vivid imagination are vital for me personally. I see the hunt before it happens.. and execute when its time.
I don't go into the woods thinking about which tree to hunt.. rather which spot (be it ground or tree) will put me into position to be successful.
The moment I exit my vehicle I begin the hunt.. not when I reach my destination.
My methods.
Personally I look for the 3 things a whitetail needs.. food.. cover.. water. (I've stated this before.) I don't bother with the does til its time.
From those 3 things I look into the details of what I know.. and then what I want to know.
Then I use the terrain as my guide to put answers to my questions.
I hang based on highest probabilty of a success.. whether through bino's or a peep.
All while staying very low key.. with low education to the deer.. and a low profile.
Keeping good common sense.. and a vivid imagination are vital for me personally. I see the hunt before it happens.. and execute when its time.
I don't go into the woods thinking about which tree to hunt.. rather which spot (be it ground or tree) will put me into position to be successful.
The moment I exit my vehicle I begin the hunt.. not when I reach my destination.
My methods.
Tim
