Community
Whitetail Deer Hunting Gain a better understanding of the World's most popular big game animal and the techniques that will help you become a better deer hunter.

hi or lo

Thread Tools
 
Old 11-15-2010 | 12:53 PM
  #1  
Thread Starter
Fork Horn
 
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 128
Likes: 0
From: delaware
Default hi or lo

I think you can have as good of luck in a climber 12 ft off the ground when you have a lot of foliage. At the same time, I always feel so much better when I am up high around 25 ft or so. What are you guys thoughts/experiences with this. Is there a height you have noticed that you dont ever seem to get spotted. I always wonder that when I am hunting, how far up a tree will a deer look.
sussexhunter is offline  
Reply
Old 11-15-2010 | 01:00 PM
  #2  
trader74's Avatar
Fork Horn
 
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 124
Likes: 0
Default

ive shot two deer this year no higher than 15 ft. neither one of them knew i was there. i never go higher than that unless i need to look down into a clearcut or something.
trader74 is offline  
Reply
Old 11-15-2010 | 01:11 PM
  #3  
Fork Horn
 
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 311
Likes: 0
From: Northern NY
Default

Out of two deer this year i've shot one from about 12 ft, one from the ground, and none from my 17' ladder stand. It's all about knowing the deer, if you can tell where they're coming from and where they're going you can position yourself in the right spot not to be seen. Really depends on your terrain though I guess...
HardwoodHunter is offline  
Reply
Old 11-15-2010 | 03:05 PM
  #4  
snedd162's Avatar
Fork Horn
 
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 300
Likes: 0
From: long island ny
Default

i shot a doe this weekend from my climber only 10- 12 feet off the ground (not much of a guy for heights) and there were deer all over the field, non saw me, not when i stood up or when i drew back. i think the key is having cover on your sides. i try to keep my shooting lane in front of me and have plenty of cover on my sides.
snedd162 is offline  
Reply
Old 11-15-2010 | 03:17 PM
  #5  
Rhody Hunter's Avatar
Nontypical Buck
 
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 3,606
Likes: 0
From: Rhode Island
Default

I find when i am 25 or more up you can be on a bare tree with lots of movement and they seldom look up unless you are making noise as well
Rhody Hunter is offline  
Reply
Old 11-15-2010 | 03:18 PM
  #6  
huntingkidPA's Avatar
Typical Buck
 
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 872
Likes: 0
From: Pennsylvania
Default

i shot one 3 feet of the ground in an apple tree! all you need to do is make sure they cant see your silhouette! usually im around 12 feet though
huntingkidPA is offline  
Reply

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are Off



Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.