andy_o

I have a place whare I am welcomed to hunt during our expanded archery season when ever I want to. All I'm allowed to shoot is does. Is there any good methods to hunt does besides finding a food source?

Thanks ahead of time.

deerslayer223

mainly stick to the food sources. also don't overlook doe bedding area's or funnels.

WhackABuck

Contrary to what we have been engrained to believe, I feel that hunting does is far more difficult than huntinga buck. I know, having said that, many would disagree, however, the most difficult thing in hunting a buck is being in the area at the right time and that they are there in the first place. A female deer is far more alert and aware of her surroundings 365/24/7! Bucks get "stupid" during the rut, which is why most people choose to concentrate their hunting time around that time period. If you get winded by a buck he will usually turn around and leave the area...get busted by a doe...she will alert every deer in that area...high-tail it out of there...and every deer will certainly follow. Back to my point. To hunt does, or any deer for that matter...concentrate on funnels and travel routes between bedding and feeding areas...but most importantly...water sources. As with all living things, water is 1st on the list of basic needs to survive...all animals will drink from a water source, when available, sometime during the day. Then play they wind to your favor and keep your scent to a minimum! Good luck.

DoctorDeath

HUNT THE MAIN TRIALS LEADING TO WATER OR FOOD ....

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StrutnBPS

I agree with WHACKABUCK 110%.

Does only seem "easier to kill" because they are less pressured. Pressure a doe like we do bucks and see how many are "easy to kill". Besides, who do you think teaches a buck how to survive?

timbercruiser

Doc, you need to get a good picture of Prothro's catch and use it. It has to be the most amazing catch, pro or college, I have ever seen.

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m.t.hands

not to mention a lot of times there is more than one deer standing there, have five does come up feeding by and try to get drawn on one of them, one head starts to the ground two heads and 4 eyespop up[:@]

cardeer

Set up near a walmart sign

DoctorDeath

TIMBER YOUR RIGHT ....

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HuntmDown

Early in the season like this, does bed close to food sources. Since you're asking for a method other than looking for food sources, James Valley makes Doe Lure which works real well. I have to tell you though, I would use it by a food source!