Hello All, I have been following this forum since the end of 2002. I find it to be very informative and entertaining. I am a newcomer to deer hunting and am hooked on it for life. I went out on my own last season and the only thing I harvested was a big old snort as I got up to leave my ground stand. Startled the heck out of me, it was too dark for me to pursue in the direction of the snort. I had stalked for a while, keeping the wind to my face, rattled some and called some, I think I was doing something right to at least get a snort. I guess I was lucky too for my first time out.

My question is: Is this a typical 1st time out for most folks?

Carpie welcome to the board! You'll learn more and more everytime you venture into the field. The only thing for certain is that you were in the vacinity of deer.

Welcome to the board , I would guess it is about average for the first time out . I know a few people that didn't do any better and it wasn't thier first time either . Good Luck

Welcome first off, to gain knowledge I think you'll find this forum and site to be great. Don't be affraid to ask certain questions, etc there really is a good group here.

My first time out I was told to sit and not move till dad or my uncle picked me up. I did exactly that, never saw or heard jack in the way of deer. I was on pins and needles the whole time, hook, link and sinker from that day on. So I would say you did ok, especially considering you did so much on your first time in the woods and used he wind in your favor which is exactly right. Now all you need to do is scout for next year, this will allow you to get a handle on the deer and their routines...position yourself accordingly and with that wind at your nose and you'll do fine.

Good Luck!!

Welcome there Carpie!

Good luck to ya!!

Welcome! My first hunting trips wemt much like skeeter 7MM's. If you think you are hooked now, just wait until you get one!!

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Welcome aboard carpie, hook, line and sinker!
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Thanks for all those warm welcomes and the advice. I will post pics of sheds for sure. I am going back to that same "snort" spot to check. Prior to the "snort" I heard a thrashing in the thick brush, sounded like something beating the heck out of a tree. That "snort" sure raised the hairs on the back of my neck, never heard anything like it. I felt like I was being watched. It must have been a big buck because the hoof prints were the size of a Canadian Cigarette pack, About 4"x 3", front and back prints didn't overlap, that plus the fact that I managed to accidently spill Doe Estrus Urine all over myself. When I got home the wife said I stank and made me take my gear off in the garage, it was really strong smelling. Hopefully there will be a shed in the area. Spring sure feels like a millenium away now.

Welcome Carpie<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle> The first time I went I didn't do any better then you. I've been told patience is the only way to get a deer. Good luck<img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>

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