how to bring buck into the woods...?
10-03-2004, 11:55 AM
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how to bring buck into the woods...?
I had a nice 8 pointer move across the tree line which I was inside of. I'm at a major funnel but he went passed all my trails and was just going to walk the tree line (or so it appeared). So I gave the can a turn and he stopped, turned around, and walked back towards the trails that lead to me. (This was all happening 20 yds away but it was through enough brush that I couldn't shoot.) Then he walks past the trails again. Since I'm in a funnel or corner, it appeared that he might of wanted to keep on the tree line and walk up behind me. This wasn't ideal so I gave the can another turn. I think this might have been my mistake. He stopped behind a lot of brush (couldn't even see him). And was there for quite a while and then he just TOOK OFF after standing there for 2-3 minutes. Wind was in my favor, he couldn't have seen me through the brush.
My question is how can I get him in the trees if I see him on the tree line outside again? I can't bait... maybe a pee soacked cotton thingy?
My question is how can I get him in the trees if I see him on the tree line outside again? I can't bait... maybe a pee soacked cotton thingy?
10-03-2004, 12:20 PM
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RE: how to bring buck into the woods...?
I have been in similar situations myself more than once. You could try a scent drag circling your stand and ending in front of you. Or maybe evening a decoy would help. But in the end, bucks go where they want to go anyway. Who knows why they do some of the things they do?! Good luck getting into range!!
10-03-2004, 12:22 PM
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RE: how to bring buck into the woods...?
exciting yet frustrating~! This would be my first kill ever, not to mention a good buck. I thought about the scent drag and planned a trip to walmart for the cotton.
10-03-2004, 07:17 PM
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RE: how to bring buck into the woods...?
I can't take the stand to the edge because ALL (i mean that literally, ALL) the trees are un-climbable! I'm in some THICK NASTY STUFF and so I'm on one of the only climbable trees around. It's so thick that I'd have to ruin a day's hunting to even switch to another tree INSIDE the tree line [:@]
sounds like pee is my only option due to econimics
sounds like pee is my only option due to econimics
10-04-2004, 08:39 AM
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RE: how to bring buck into the woods...?
The difference between an alright stand and a great stand is usually only a matter of 30-50yards.I would spend a day and move closer to the action or you may spend many more days this season watching deer pass out of your range.jmho.
10-04-2004, 09:55 AM
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RE: how to bring buck into the woods...?
When he stopped the second time and stood there for about 2 or 3 minutes, I think you should have used the can 1 or 2 more times. When he stopped he was probably trying to locate the sound and waiting for it again. When you didn't do it again, he lost interest and carried on with what he was doing. I believe if you stop a deer with a call, then he is interested and is trying to locate where the sound is coming from so he can come and investigate. Just my opinion, it may be totally off the wall. The scent drag is also a good idea, it definately wouldn't hurt anything. Good luck on getting him!!