So playing the wind really does work
07-14-2008, 09:29 AM
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Typical Buck
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So playing the wind really does work
Yesterday I went off to a 3d shoot in the morning and in the afternoon I decided to scout. I was in the woods when I saw something flickering. It was a deer's tail. I walked quietly through mud and got within 40 yards of her. I was smelly , didn't spray myself with scent killer or any products. In plain clothes that were washed in regular detergent. She was walkingwith the wind at her back and walked a half circle around me and didn't even know I was there. So what I'm getting it is that all youguys who said play the wind and forget about the rest you were right. If it was hunting season and I had a bow that would have been great.
07-14-2008, 09:33 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Limerick, PA
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RE: So playing the wind really does work
Did you simulate a fake shot? Like position yourself, draw back, and release? haha I laugh, but I've done this. Hopefully no one saw me or they would think Im crazy. Pretty sure no one did though 
PS Wind is one of the most important aspects to hunting.
PS Wind is one of the most important aspects to hunting.
07-14-2008, 09:46 AM
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RE: So playing the wind really does work
So... You discover that us old farts just might know a few handy bits of information after all.
I do that. On animal I can't legally shoot, I'll put on a stalk and draw my imaginary bow. They really give me the evil eye when I do it at the zoo. [8D]
Did you simulate a fake shot? Like position yourself, draw back, and release?
07-14-2008, 09:49 AM
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RE: So playing the wind really does work
ORIGINAL: Arthur P
So... You discover that us old farts just might know a few handy bits of information after all.
I do that. On animal I can't legally shoot, I'll put on a stalk and draw my imaginary bow. They really give me the evil eye when I do it at the zoo. [8D]
So... You discover that us old farts just might know a few handy bits of information after all.
Did you simulate a fake shot? Like position yourself, draw back, and release?
07-14-2008, 10:22 AM
#7
Typical Buck
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Mifflin Co. Pa
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RE: So playing the wind really does work
Playing the wind is definitly smart. But you also have to remember that deer are pretty laid back this time of year. Come December i'd be impressed if she let you get that close. Nothing against you, i just think you're dealing with two different animals when talking about a deer in july and a deer in late winter.
07-14-2008, 10:28 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Limerick, PA
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RE: So playing the wind really does work
ORIGINAL: Arthur P
So... You discover that us old farts just might know a few handy bits of information after all.
I do that. On animal I can't legally shoot, I'll put on a stalk and draw my imaginary bow. They really give me the evil eye when I do it at the zoo. [8D]
So... You discover that us old farts just might know a few handy bits of information after all.
Did you simulate a fake shot? Like position yourself, draw back, and release?
07-14-2008, 10:49 AM
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RE: So playing the wind really does work
I killed a turkey once just by calling it.....was at the lacrosse wi zoo and there was an old tom there and I did a vocal call and he faned out, gobbled once and dropped over dead.......guess im a better natural caller than I thought....needless to say me and the wife didnt stick around too long.
was at the lacrosse wi zoo and there was an old tom there and I did a vocal call and he faned out, gobbled once and dropped over dead.......guess im a better natural caller than I thought....needless to say me and the wife didnt stick around too long.