If there moving in or on a certain run block it... put tree branches in the way ect. and they' ll start walkin around, depends on how far away they are also. I have cover scent that smells just like the apple orchard and I know they will come to apples if there in your area.

Just call him over to you

Really, make sure you have a good shooting lane, and try using some sents and a few calling devises.

Learn how to use them first.

Good luck!

Sometimes scents will work. I also discoverd a little trick a couple of years ago.
By accident acually. I was turning in my stand to setup on a deer that was approaching unexpectedly to my right. As I was turning, some mud scraped off
the bottoms of my boots and started showering into the bushes below. I expected the deer to spook but instead she turned around and came around the tree to investigate. I shot her as she milled around trying to find those acorns she knew had just fallen. The next time I went out I took a bunch of acorns up in the tree with me. A small 8 pt. came by about 40 yards from me on a oak ridge. He milled around for a little and just when he seemed like he wouldnt come any closer, I started dropping acorns into the leaves below. He picked up on it and came right in where I shot him at 5 yards. I have used this successfully 4 times in the last couple of years.
Another trick is to divert an existing trail to bring the deer closer to your setup.
This can be done by placing brush on existing deer trails and funneling the deer
to your setup or by making another trail thats easier for the deer to follow.
Try to cut trails well in advance of the season.

You can try a little scent or you can food lure them tho your deerstand. I hope you get a big buck. If you do tell me how the hunt went.

I once had 4 does walk to within feet of me , after a 75 yard walk with the wind blowing from me to them . I had a carbon suit on , so all they smelled was the persimmons I laid on a hand warmer . Persimmons are like crack to deer , they can' t get enough . If persimmons aren' t native to your area you could try the produce section at your supermarket . Some carry Japanese persimmons at various times of the year . Those are bigger than ours , and seedless ! [8D] Apple juice also works well , especially if you ferment it SLIGHTLY . Put it in a trigger spray bottle , and spray around your stand occasionally throughout the day . Raw apple juice works best , I like to spray it into the breeze too . You might also try taking some cornmeal and grinding it to a fine powder . An occasional puff of it into the wind can attract deer , and help you judge the wind as well . If you' re hunting from an elevated stand , try smearing peanut butter on the tree trunk out of their reach . Some feedstores and farm supply stores carry dried alfalfa for horse treats . Grind to a fine powder and release into the wind . None of these suggestions constitute baiting since the animal can' t consume the food .

I normaly will statr in early bow season and put a scrape down I keep it going and then if the deer sart using it I will start another one closer to the stand it works well for me. I have taken a few by doing that Good luck and be SAFE

I know this sounds a little out of the ordinary and I' ve never done it but I' ve heard of other people doing it.. if you play the wind right minimize their entry exit points and push them to you by using scent.. This is what I mean.. Take a sweaty tshirt or hat and place it on a trail that you would like them NOT to use to divert them in a different direction and push the deer towards you.. if u strategically place several of these out to where the deer will be pushed towards you.. you might have a better chance of getting them a little closer.. worth a try I guess

You know what? This Forum is actually working. []There are some excellent ideas here, I might even have to include a few in my next book.

Keep up the good work guys. This is all about sharing ideas, techniques, tips, tactics, biology & behavior; and anything else that can help us all become better hunters.

T.R.

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