hung a stand about 75 yards off a river today actually
07-25-2012, 04:26 PM
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hung a stand about 75 yards off a river today actually
hung a stand today off a river 75 yards actually near a dirt road where it gets alot of traffic for some farmers is this a good spot or take it down and move futher off the road and closer to the river
07-25-2012, 04:42 PM
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07-26-2012, 09:05 AM
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Ya it is hard to tell.. I used to have a stand about 60 yards off a dirt road well traveled and i could kill one no problem.. Im not sure, it depends on what hte deer are like down over there and the traffic.
07-26-2012, 09:05 AM
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07-26-2012, 09:31 AM
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If you are asking for opinions regarding farm equipment traffic affecting the deer, I have one for you (just like the cliche` goes).
I believe deer that are relatively accustomed to slow moving farm equipment like tractors and such are less spooked by them as compared to faster moving and generally louder ATVs.
That being said, I believe both will scare the deer. Some vehicles more than others, and mature deer will react more negatively than immature ones. A young uneducated deer is going to stand and watch. A mature one will split immediately.
Personally, I wouldn't hunt over a road knowing that traffic of any kind might pass by during time on stand especially during early morning or late evening hours. I suggest locating your stand just inside the woods where you are likely to catch the deer watching and waiting for the vehicle to pass.
I believe deer that are relatively accustomed to slow moving farm equipment like tractors and such are less spooked by them as compared to faster moving and generally louder ATVs.
That being said, I believe both will scare the deer. Some vehicles more than others, and mature deer will react more negatively than immature ones. A young uneducated deer is going to stand and watch. A mature one will split immediately.
Personally, I wouldn't hunt over a road knowing that traffic of any kind might pass by during time on stand especially during early morning or late evening hours. I suggest locating your stand just inside the woods where you are likely to catch the deer watching and waiting for the vehicle to pass.
07-26-2012, 09:34 AM
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If you are asking for opinions regarding farm equipment traffic affecting the deer, I have one for you (just like the cliche` goes).
I believe deer that are relatively accustomed to slow moving farm equipment like tractors and such are less spooked by them as compared to faster moving and generally louder ATVs.
That being said, I believe both will scare the deer. Some vehicles more than others, and mature deer will react more negatively than immature ones. A young uneducated deer is going to stand and watch. A mature one will split immediately.
Personally, I wouldn't hunt over a road knowing that traffic of any kind might pass by during time on stand especially during early morning or late evening hours. I suggest locating your stand just inside the woods where you are likely to catch the deer watching and waiting for the vehicle to pass.
I believe deer that are relatively accustomed to slow moving farm equipment like tractors and such are less spooked by them as compared to faster moving and generally louder ATVs.
That being said, I believe both will scare the deer. Some vehicles more than others, and mature deer will react more negatively than immature ones. A young uneducated deer is going to stand and watch. A mature one will split immediately.
Personally, I wouldn't hunt over a road knowing that traffic of any kind might pass by during time on stand especially during early morning or late evening hours. I suggest locating your stand just inside the woods where you are likely to catch the deer watching and waiting for the vehicle to pass.
yea im going to try and do that sunday its just really thick in there so im gonna have to try something else
