Starting Deer Hunting
10-08-2017, 03:17 PM
#11
Typical Buck
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Martin, TN
Posts: 854
The most important thing to keep in mind is just sit back and enjoy the hunt. Even when I don't shoot anything (which is the vast majority of the time), it's always nice to just sit back and watch the wildlife.
10-08-2017, 06:08 PM
#12
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location:
Posts: 6,357
I'm starting deer hunting this season in VA. It starts Nov 19, and I'm getting a .243 soon.
I need advice on pretty much everything other than scents (settled for Code Blue urines)--calls I need, when to hunt, shot placement, etc. If I zero at 70 yards, can I get away with shooting straight at the aimpoint without aiming high or low? (shooting from 10-100 yards) If not, when should I aim high or low and by how much?
How should I adjust my aim shooting from a treestand?
And, should I use Nosler Partitions or Remington Core-Lokts?
Thanks,
Riverhawk
I need advice on pretty much everything other than scents (settled for Code Blue urines)--calls I need, when to hunt, shot placement, etc. If I zero at 70 yards, can I get away with shooting straight at the aimpoint without aiming high or low? (shooting from 10-100 yards) If not, when should I aim high or low and by how much?
How should I adjust my aim shooting from a treestand?
And, should I use Nosler Partitions or Remington Core-Lokts?
Thanks,
Riverhawk
Place yourself in shadow. Deer will have a hard time seeing you there. Be still. That too makes it hard for the deer to see you. When you move, move slowly.
10-08-2017, 09:13 PM
#13
Spike
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: East Coast
Posts: 34
I might just try the Federal Fusions, or PowerPoints, or Partitions...so many choices...Anyone have feedback on the Fusions?
10-08-2017, 09:14 PM
#14
Spike
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: East Coast
Posts: 34
Deer are a prey species - food for predators. They "know" this and have adapted to avoid being eaten. They are most active (visible and amenable to being hunted) at twilight - early in the day and late. When they are moving, they will follow pathways that are a balance between easy and hidden.
Place yourself in shadow. Deer will have a hard time seeing you there. Be still. That too makes it hard for the deer to see you. When you move, move slowly.
Place yourself in shadow. Deer will have a hard time seeing you there. Be still. That too makes it hard for the deer to see you. When you move, move slowly.
10-17-2017, 12:37 PM
#16
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Clifton, VA
Posts: 1,101
10-18-2017, 06:54 AM
#17
Spike
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Norther IL, but want to leave
Posts: 38
Get a copy of the hunting regs and study them, know them "by heart" you'r job as a hunter is knowing what legal and what's not. Take lots of snacks/water, and try to sit still. Tell someone where you are, and when you'll be back, and what to do if you don't check-in.
10-18-2017, 07:11 AM
#18
Typical Buck
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Midlo, Va
Posts: 561
Where at in Va are you hunting? All above advice is good particularly the one about reading and rereading the regulations. Also get very familiar with your hunting area so if you get turned around you can get to your vehicle or at least a road.
10-30-2017, 06:23 AM
#19
Spike
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Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: East Coast
Posts: 34
Manassas/Buckhall area. Hunting on my own land.
10-30-2017, 06:24 AM
#20
Spike
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: East Coast
Posts: 34
