Read something today that said when hunting, whether stalking or walking to hunting location, or scouting walk in odd numbered steps so a deer doesn't almost automatically know its a human.. These smart bastages know, well we don't have 2 feet or move around in even patterned steps, so troubles a comin'...!!! wtf... smart animals!
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Read something today that said when hunting, whether stalking or walking to hunting location, or scouting walk in odd numbered steps so a deer doesn't almost automatically know its a human.. These smart bastages know, well we don't have 2 feet or move around in even patterned steps, so troubles a comin'...!!! wtf... smart animals!
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That was one of the first things about deer hunting my dad taught me 25 years ago. walk-stop, walk-stop. Ive had deer in the dark bust from mere feet away, talk about getting startled! Ive also read and know if you walk continuously with out stopping or slowing down that deer will let you walk right bye because a creature walking bye serves no threat. so either way goes. Though if I'm slipping into a spot that I think deer may be close by I do the walk-stop method and sometimes use it in conjuction with some grunts from the tube. Ive also seen it done in areas that there is no way to creep in (like hardwoods with crunchy leaves) during a rutting time is to make a ton of noise while jogging and stopping as to make it like deer are chasing but quickly make it to tree or blind and to be ready.
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I agree. Whenever possible, I step on rocks to break up the sound.
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That's good stuff [up] My dad was a db who had no athletic knowledge or ability! Ha!
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I had plenty of deer spooked by squirrels.
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I've only been able to stalk well on a couple occasions but when dry leaves around I have stopped and tapped the leaves like a squirrel then make the chatter noise squirrels make to calm a deer down. Going to a stand I usually book it there in a fast walk as people wander through all the time where I go. When you stop they panic. Many times looking to the side without stopping on my way out mid day I'll see a deer watching me pass 50 yrds away during archery season. Nevers happens during firearm seasons.
Also as noted last spring I had deer come to a turkey call. I seriously think if you did some clucks as part of a stalk the deer would almost ignore the noise of walking. Ever notice in the stand you'll see a flock of turkey come be first and the deer trailing? I think they partner up a bit - turkeys better eyesight, deer better sense of smell.
Also as noted last spring I had deer come to a turkey call. I seriously think if you did some clucks as part of a stalk the deer would almost ignore the noise of walking. Ever notice in the stand you'll see a flock of turkey come be first and the deer trailing? I think they partner up a bit - turkeys better eyesight, deer better sense of smell.
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I use an ozonics hover craft.
since my feet dont make noise I can get really close, and they never catch my scent
since my feet dont make noise I can get really close, and they never catch my scent
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