In and out?
10-11-2010, 08:31 PM
#1
Fork Horn
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 114
In and out?
What I consider to be one of the most important factors of a succesful morning or evening hunt is what time's you arrive. How early do you guys get to your stands? I get to my stand right as there is barely enough light to see to walk to my stand, I cant stand not seeing where im going and I dont like using a flashlight to alert all the animals that im there. What times do you go out for a night hunt? How do you get to your stand flash light or no flash light? etc, etc.
Considering taking new strategy this year, so looking forward to hear what you guys do.
Considering taking new strategy this year, so looking forward to hear what you guys do.
10-11-2010, 08:39 PM
#2
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 1,834
I am in stand at least 20 minutes before it gets light. I have found that by walking the travel route to and from before season a time or 2 helps with the use or not with a light. I have to walk a 1/2 mile to my get away stand and that includes through a swamp/mud thicket. If I need a light, I use the new hat bill mounted one that comes in greena and I have seen deer walk right up to me with the wind on their back to almost 5 yds before they realize their mistake.
10-11-2010, 10:19 PM
#5
Fork Horn
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Tuscaloosa, Al
Posts: 313
Yea makes perfect sinse to me thats why i dont like using one either. but i try to be in my stand ready 20-30min for the crack of daylight and i get in my stand around 2 in afternoon(when it gets dark around 530) and i stay till dark.
10-11-2010, 10:24 PM
#6
Fork Horn
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 114
Well from what you guys have said so far rather than waiting til it starts to get light I should be out 20-30 before it starts to get light. I have been succesful in every situation mentioned but this year I am going for a big buck. Haven't had a buck unless you count the large spike I shot, had about a dozen doe's and 3 spikes..time for a big guy. Hunting from a ladder stand this year too.
10-12-2010, 05:05 AM
#7
Spike
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 5
Using a flashlight is a whole lot better than getting fired at from another hunter who is creeping through the woods, or happened to have reached a stand before you have. I dont think deer are bothered by a low power light, but getting shot bothers me!!
10-12-2010, 05:07 AM
#8
Fork Horn
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: North Carolina
Posts: 489
90% of my bucks taken in morning have been just at shooting time or later around 9-10 A.M. I like to get i my stand atleast 1/2 hr b-4 legal time and stay till 9:30. most other hunters get board by 8 and start walking around.
10-12-2010, 05:59 AM
#9
Fork Horn
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Maryland Eastern Shore
Posts: 126
As far as the flashlight deal goes...try a red lensed flashlight. Its used for the same idea in the military - does not give off a solid beam of light, doesnt screw up your night vision, very hard to see unless looking straight at it, and even harder for an animal such as a deer. I have a LED one and can see great while still sneakin right in on top of 'em.
Last edited by schester14; 10-12-2010 at 06:15 AM.
10-12-2010, 06:01 AM
#10
Fork Horn
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 320
I've found that using a flashlight is better than crashing around in the brush that you can't see, assuming you're going cross country and not walking down a clear trail. I either use a small hat-mounted light, or aim a small LED light immediately in front of me. If you're illuminating a small spot 3 feet in front of you, it's hardly visible from more than a few yards away. After all, there's no need to shine it up ahead into the woods 50 yards in front of you.