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Vabowman 08-20-2008 09:24 PM
Do you agree with this??
 
" Early in my hunting career, I was taught that the key to success was to follow the food source. Time of day, moon phase, temps, and deer density are all factors that a good hunter should take into consideration. But food sources top them all" Carl Warmouth

I have to say I do. Let's hear it.

RockinChair 08-20-2008 09:37 PM
RE: Do you agree with this??
 
I'd have to say I do. When it comes down to it if you can find what that big boy is eating and can position yourself to ambush him going to or fro then the hard part is done.

Of course this is an exception during the rut, when he is looking for the does. Which is when you find out what the does are eating then wait there. ;)

Schultzy 08-20-2008 09:42 PM
RE: Do you agree with this??
 
What you say is 100% true. In reality though It's not that easy or we would all be tagged out every year. So many other things factor into it.

GMMAT 08-21-2008 01:18 AM
RE: Do you agree with this??
 
I'd have to say I do. When it comes down to it if you can find what that big boy is eating and can position yourself to ambush him going to or fro then the hard part is done.

Of course this is an exception during the rut, when he is looking for the does. Which is when you find out what the does are eating then wait there. ;)
Not being argumentative.....but actually it IS that easy. It's 100% true.

A whitetail deer is a slave to its' stomach. The above, quoted statememet is wonderful.;)

peakrut 08-21-2008 03:15 AM
RE: Do you agree with this??
 
Exception is the rut. Bucks lose at least 18-20% body fat during it.

thehairlessone! 08-21-2008 04:31 AM
RE: Do you agree with this??
 
i would agree.

rick

kwilson16 08-21-2008 05:03 AM
RE: Do you agree with this??
 
I believe the underlying principle is that simple.Applying the rule isa lot more tricky

Some other important food factors:

crop rotation
acorn availability
hunter pressure on food sites
nocturnal feeding

JimPic 08-21-2008 05:42 AM
RE: Do you agree with this??
 
Iagree that's one aspect of the picture.Deer really aren't complicated animals.They need 3 things and 3 things only-cover,food and mates.If you find an area that has all 3,you're set.Just have to put the pieces together after that

GMMAT 08-21-2008 06:25 AM
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You left out water, Jim......but I get your point.;)

LittleChief 08-21-2008 06:28 AM
RE: Do you agree with this??
 
ORIGINAL: GMMAT

I'd have to say I do. When it comes down to it if you can find what that big boy is eating and can position yourself to ambush him going to or fro then the hard part is done.

Of course this is an exception during the rut, when he is looking for the does. Which is when you find out what the does are eating then wait there. ;)
Not being argumentative.....but actually it IS that easy. It's 100% true.

A whitetail deer is a slave to its' stomach. The above, quoted statememet is wonderful.;)
Agreed. And as to the second part, during the rut the male whitetail deer is a slave to it's ......well... nevermind.[8D]

millerhunter13 08-21-2008 06:30 AM
RE: Do you agree with this??
 
ORIGINAL: peakrut

Exception is the rut. Bucks lose at least 18-20% body fat during it.
that is what i was going to say:Dbut once the rut does kick in then you gotta find the does and where their eating.

millerhunter13 08-21-2008 06:31 AM
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dont forget in early prerut usually its still hot so a water hole is a good spot too;)

HuntingBry 08-21-2008 06:38 AM
RE: Do you agree with this??
 
Even during the rut if you are set up on the primary food source the does are using or between the does food source and bedding you have a great chance of having a buck in the area. While the bucks may not be eating the does still are and they are what the bucks are after.

valor10 08-21-2008 06:40 AM
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You left out water, Jim......but I get your point.;)
Deer can go weeks without food if they have to. They can only go days without water. Knowing water holes can be as productive, if not more, than hunting food sources. Biggest deer I ever killed was over a mud hole. There's a reason those big boys hang in the swamps. Plenty of water.


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