17 September 2003, 05:04
<Savage 99>Hunting Tips. Got Any?
Perhaps you have some tip that would help us learn more about hunting.
Here is mine. Whitetail deer will stop running or walking, most of the time, when I shout "Maw". This makes it much easier to identify or shoot the animal.
17 September 2003, 08:05
Bill LeeperSomeday I will publish a compilation of all my hunting techniques. By reading and avoiding these techniques one should be able to enjoy improved success in the field. Regards, Bill.
17 September 2003, 08:09
Bill MBill,
I've already got a big grin
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on my face in anticipation!
I might be able to help out with a couple chapters
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....
Best regards, Bill
17 September 2003, 08:35
4X4SNEAKMine is use a standard calibre and/or have plenty of extra ammo. I always leave extra ammo in my Bronco.
I was hunting in Brockway many years ago and two boxes of 06 were left at home (100 miles). The local bar/c-store did not have any 06 left!!! I had to drive to Circle to get a box.
17 September 2003, 08:38
turnerhunterWhen moose hunting in the rut,I always keep grunting after the shot especially with the bow.Most times it will keep the moose quite close until it dies.That way I dont have to blood track.Sometimes I will keep grunting while backing closer to the road and the moose will follow until it collapses.
17 September 2003, 08:43
EXPRESSSLOW DOWN!!!
LOOK HARDER.
BE AWARE OF THE NOISE YOU MAKE.
I was stalking with a friend looking for roe deer in some thick stuff. We had both make some very good "spots" of the little deer, thourgh tiny opening in the folige.
We were nearly back to back, moving very slowly, when I was covering my right/rear side, I felt my partner stop.
By the time I had turn to look the biggest buck I have ever seen was up and ready to bound away.
Had I been looking in the right direction, I would have been able to shoot him before he bounded away.
We were doing everything right, I just had bad luck...
17 September 2003, 08:54
FordfreakSavage,
Never overhunt a stand location. The deer will pattern you in a hurry.
I hunt my best stands no more than twice a week. Sometimes thats even to much.
Good luck!!!
Fordfreak
17 September 2003, 09:16
larrysMove slowly and talk in low tones and most deer will not spook, but they will move away slowly as well possibly giving you the shot. I have actually talked in low tones and had the deer look at me and keep on doing what it was doing within 20 yards. It caused it to stop, that is when you can bring the gun up SLOWLY and not spook it. A lot of the hunting I do is where I am in the open and the deer have a clear view of me. If it is not late season when they have been shot at a lot, they will not be too concerned until you get within their normal predator striking distance, as long as you do it slowly.
17 September 2003, 13:14
<tasunkawitko>1) look in the cottonwood-lined river and creek bottoms and alfalfa fields nearby. stalk along the edges of these fields or around areas of brush and timber.
2) when stalking/still hunting, pause for a few seconds every 50 yards or so. if a whitetail is laying there watching you, this might make it nervous enough to move around.
3) scent (or lack of it) is important, but nowhere near as critical as noise and sudden movement for scaring off game.
4) most whitetails are shot within 200 yards; use a low-recoil, medium-caliber rifle (.264-.308) which will be lighter to carry, have less recoil and allow for better shot placement.
5) since dawn and dusk are prime times to hunt whitetails, use a bright, larger-objective scope and possibly even an illuminated reticle.
(*bonus) take a kid, teach a kid, and preserve a true sport for the future.
17 September 2003, 13:56
WstrnhuntrWherever you are, whatever/however you're hunting, have a safe season.
17 September 2003, 14:33
TCLouisAnimals live out in those conditions so dress properly and go out on some of those days that keep the rest of us inside where it is warm and dry.
Really snowy weather seems to put deer down for the day or so that it is snowing here (TN), but they sure come out when the weather breaks and that camo of theirs disappears with snow in the woods.
You will have opportunities to harvest animals that we will MISS!
LouisB