Are you a passive or aggressive bowhunter in these areas?
11-15-2007, 10:13 AM
#12
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Northwest suburbs, Illinois
Posts: 2,075
RE: Are you a passive or aggressive bowhunter in these areas?
1) Aggressive scent control (ie no smoking/clothes washed constantly in unscented/rubber boots, etc)10
2) Rattling5
3) Calling5
4) Invading bedding areas7.5
5) Fastest Bow--need speed2.5
6) Largest broadhead5
7) Scent trail/drag/tarsal glands,etc2.5
8) Camo(no camo is a 1, full symmetric camo is a 10 with face mesh, gloves, etc.)10
9) Hunting all day( 1 is short hunting maybe 2 hours, 10 is an all day sit--your average hunt length over the season)8 and then 10
10) Do you hunt in the rain/wind/elements if necessary? (1 being dry warm conditions only...10 being the roughest weather around---this is not a one time hunt,. rather this is what you would be willing to hunt in for like 1-2 weeks if need be)
2) Rattling5
3) Calling5
4) Invading bedding areas7.5
5) Fastest Bow--need speed2.5
6) Largest broadhead5
7) Scent trail/drag/tarsal glands,etc2.5
8) Camo(no camo is a 1, full symmetric camo is a 10 with face mesh, gloves, etc.)10
9) Hunting all day( 1 is short hunting maybe 2 hours, 10 is an all day sit--your average hunt length over the season)8 and then 10
10) Do you hunt in the rain/wind/elements if necessary? (1 being dry warm conditions only...10 being the roughest weather around---this is not a one time hunt,. rather this is what you would be willing to hunt in for like 1-2 weeks if need be)
11-15-2007, 10:35 AM
#13
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: WI
Posts: 338
RE: Are you a passive or aggressive bowhunter in these areas?
Great post! I'm enjoying reading the responses, and thinking about these items. Here are my responses:
1) Aggressive scent control (ie no smoking/clothes washed constantly in unscented/rubber boots, etc) 5 I seldom wash or air out my clothes, but I always wear rubber boots, I'm conscientious about touching vegetation, and the wind is the most important consideration in planning my hunts. I also use vegetation, soil or campfire smoke in an attempt to hide my scent.
2) Rattling 2 I've only tried it a couple times, but I do own a set of rattling antlers, and I believe it can work.
3) Calling 8 I've had some success with grunt calls, and I carry a can call also, and use them on almost every hunt. I blind call alot.
4) Invading bedding areas 10 Dude, that's where deer hang out during shooting light. How else you going to get them?
5) Fastest Bow--need speed 3 I use a Bear Whitetail II that's about 12 years old.
6) Largest broadhead5 I use Bear Razorheads and swear by them.
7) Scent trail/drag/tarsal glands,etc 4 I killed a buck using a scent trail once, but also spooked some deer with scent. I'm a little reluctant to use them, don't want to spook does. I'm thinking about hanging a white handkerchief with tinks 69 on it for gun season.
8) Camo(no camo is a 1, full symmetric camo is a 10 with face mesh, gloves, etc.) 5 I usually wear wool outerwear, which is natural colors, but not camo per se. I almost always use face cover and gloves.
9) Hunting all day( 1 is short hunting maybe 2 hours, 10 is an all day sit--your average hunt length over the season) 4I have hunted all day, and probably will again, but normally, 3 - 4 hours. Better to concentrate fully, give it all you've got for a shorter period of time, than to hang out, force yourself to be out there, then you're all worn down, burnt out, more apt to make mistakes. I don't usually do short hunts either, if I go, I want the time to get into it fully.
10) Do you hunt in the rain/wind/elements if necessary? (1 being dry warm conditions only...10 being the roughest weather around---this is not a one time hunt,. rather this is what you would be willing to hunt in for like 1-2 weeks if need be) 5 Bow season is long, you really don't have to hunt in crappy weather. I have and will, but for the most part I wait for decent conditions.
1) Aggressive scent control (ie no smoking/clothes washed constantly in unscented/rubber boots, etc) 5 I seldom wash or air out my clothes, but I always wear rubber boots, I'm conscientious about touching vegetation, and the wind is the most important consideration in planning my hunts. I also use vegetation, soil or campfire smoke in an attempt to hide my scent.
2) Rattling 2 I've only tried it a couple times, but I do own a set of rattling antlers, and I believe it can work.
3) Calling 8 I've had some success with grunt calls, and I carry a can call also, and use them on almost every hunt. I blind call alot.
4) Invading bedding areas 10 Dude, that's where deer hang out during shooting light. How else you going to get them?
5) Fastest Bow--need speed 3 I use a Bear Whitetail II that's about 12 years old.
6) Largest broadhead5 I use Bear Razorheads and swear by them.
7) Scent trail/drag/tarsal glands,etc 4 I killed a buck using a scent trail once, but also spooked some deer with scent. I'm a little reluctant to use them, don't want to spook does. I'm thinking about hanging a white handkerchief with tinks 69 on it for gun season.
8) Camo(no camo is a 1, full symmetric camo is a 10 with face mesh, gloves, etc.) 5 I usually wear wool outerwear, which is natural colors, but not camo per se. I almost always use face cover and gloves.
9) Hunting all day( 1 is short hunting maybe 2 hours, 10 is an all day sit--your average hunt length over the season) 4I have hunted all day, and probably will again, but normally, 3 - 4 hours. Better to concentrate fully, give it all you've got for a shorter period of time, than to hang out, force yourself to be out there, then you're all worn down, burnt out, more apt to make mistakes. I don't usually do short hunts either, if I go, I want the time to get into it fully.
10) Do you hunt in the rain/wind/elements if necessary? (1 being dry warm conditions only...10 being the roughest weather around---this is not a one time hunt,. rather this is what you would be willing to hunt in for like 1-2 weeks if need be) 5 Bow season is long, you really don't have to hunt in crappy weather. I have and will, but for the most part I wait for decent conditions.
11-15-2007, 11:01 AM
#14
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Central Minnesota
Posts: 9,445
RE: Are you a passive or aggressive bowhunter in these areas?
1) Aggressive scent control (ie no smoking/clothes washed constantly in unscented/rubber boots, etc) - 8
2) Rattling - 10, early in the pre rut around mid Octoberhere in Minnesota
3) Calling - 2, haven't had much success
4) Invading bedding areas- 0, i stay away from them
5) Fastest Bow--need speed - 3, Ishoot a recurve! Lol!
6) Largest broadhead - 8, shoot a 3 blade snuffer, i beleive in nice holes
7) Scent trail/drag/tarsal glands,etc -7
8) Camo(no camo is a 1, full symmetric camo is a 10 with face mesh, gloves, etc.)- 5
9) Hunting all day( 1 is short hunting maybe 2 hours, 10 is an all day sit--your average hunt length over the season) - depends what time of year, 2 early in the year, 10 during the rut
10) Do you hunt in the rain/wind/elements if necessary? (1 being dry warm conditions only...10 being the roughest weather around---this is not a one time hunt,. rather this is what you would be willing to hunt in for like 1-2 weeks if need be) -9, Minnesota has some real cold stuff late in the year, won't hunt in rain!
2) Rattling - 10, early in the pre rut around mid Octoberhere in Minnesota
3) Calling - 2, haven't had much success
4) Invading bedding areas- 0, i stay away from them
5) Fastest Bow--need speed - 3, Ishoot a recurve! Lol!
6) Largest broadhead - 8, shoot a 3 blade snuffer, i beleive in nice holes
7) Scent trail/drag/tarsal glands,etc -7
8) Camo(no camo is a 1, full symmetric camo is a 10 with face mesh, gloves, etc.)- 5
9) Hunting all day( 1 is short hunting maybe 2 hours, 10 is an all day sit--your average hunt length over the season) - depends what time of year, 2 early in the year, 10 during the rut
10) Do you hunt in the rain/wind/elements if necessary? (1 being dry warm conditions only...10 being the roughest weather around---this is not a one time hunt,. rather this is what you would be willing to hunt in for like 1-2 weeks if need be) -9, Minnesota has some real cold stuff late in the year, won't hunt in rain!
11-15-2007, 11:14 AM
#15
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: NC
Posts: 6,764
RE: Are you a passive or aggressive bowhunter in these areas?
1) Aggressive scent control (ie no smoking/clothes washed constantly in unscented/rubber boots, etc) 10
2) Rattling 2
3) Calling 7
4) Invading bedding areas 5
5) Fastest Bow--need speed 1
6) Largest broadhead 1
7) Scent trail/drag/tarsal glands,etc 1
8) Camo(no camo is a 1, full symmetric camo is a 10 with face mesh, gloves, etc.) 2
9) Hunting all day( 1 is short hunting maybe 2 hours, 10 is an all day sit--your average hunt length over the season) 8
10) Do you hunt in the rain/wind/elements if necessary? (1 being dry warm conditions only...10 being the roughest weather around---this is not a one time hunt,. rather this is what you would be willing to hunt in for like 1-2 weeks if need be) 10
2) Rattling 2
3) Calling 7
4) Invading bedding areas 5
5) Fastest Bow--need speed 1
6) Largest broadhead 1
7) Scent trail/drag/tarsal glands,etc 1
8) Camo(no camo is a 1, full symmetric camo is a 10 with face mesh, gloves, etc.) 2
9) Hunting all day( 1 is short hunting maybe 2 hours, 10 is an all day sit--your average hunt length over the season) 8
10) Do you hunt in the rain/wind/elements if necessary? (1 being dry warm conditions only...10 being the roughest weather around---this is not a one time hunt,. rather this is what you would be willing to hunt in for like 1-2 weeks if need be) 10
11-15-2007, 11:22 AM
#16
Nontypical Buck
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Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Manassas, VA
Posts: 3,612
RE: Are you a passive or aggressive bowhunter in these areas?
So farmcntry---by looking at your responses I take it you are a "basics are best" type guy who hunts long, hard, and is persistent. No special gadgets, just the guts of the hunt. True?
11-15-2007, 03:45 PM
#17
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: May 2006
Location: IA/WI/IL
Posts: 1,482
RE: Are you a passive or aggressive bowhunter in these areas?
1) Aggressive scent control 10
2) Rattling 3
3) Calling 3
4) Invading bedding areas 6
5) Fastest Bow--need speed 0
6) Largest broadhead 0
7) Scent trail/drag/tarsal glands,etc 2
8) Camo(no camo is a 1, full symmetric camo is a 10 with face mesh, gloves, etc.) 2
9) Hunting all day( 1 is short hunting maybe 2 hours, 10 is an all day sit--your average hunt length over the season) 5
10) Do you hunt in the rain/wind/elements if necessary? (1 being dry warm conditions only...10 being the roughest weather around---this is not a one time hunt,. rather this is what you would be willing to hunt in for like 1-2 weeks if need be) 10
11-15-2007, 04:42 PM
#19
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: pa.
Posts: 1,115
RE: Are you a passive or aggressive bowhunter in these areas?
1) Aggressive scent control (ie no smoking/clothes washed constantly in unscented/rubber boots, etc) 9
2) Rattling 3
3) Calling 4
4) Invading bedding areas 1
5) Fastest Bow--need speed 4
6) Largest broadhead 4
7) Scent trail/drag/tarsal glands,etc 3
8) Camo(no camo is a 1, full symmetric camo is a 10 with face mesh, gloves, etc.) 9
9) Hunting all day( 1 is short hunting maybe 2 hours, 10 is an all day sit--your average hunt length over the season) 4-9
10) Do you hunt in the rain/wind/elements if necessary? (1 being dry warm conditions only...10 being the roughest weather around---this is not a one time hunt,. rather this is what you would be willing to hunt in for like 1-2 weeks if need be) 7
2) Rattling 3
3) Calling 4
4) Invading bedding areas 1
5) Fastest Bow--need speed 4
6) Largest broadhead 4
7) Scent trail/drag/tarsal glands,etc 3
8) Camo(no camo is a 1, full symmetric camo is a 10 with face mesh, gloves, etc.) 9
9) Hunting all day( 1 is short hunting maybe 2 hours, 10 is an all day sit--your average hunt length over the season) 4-9
10) Do you hunt in the rain/wind/elements if necessary? (1 being dry warm conditions only...10 being the roughest weather around---this is not a one time hunt,. rather this is what you would be willing to hunt in for like 1-2 weeks if need be) 7
11-15-2007, 05:01 PM
#20
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Posts: 3,465
RE: Are you a passive or aggressive bowhunter in these areas?
1) Aggressive scent control (ie no smoking/clothes washed constantly in unscented/rubber boots) 6
2) Rattling 1
3) Calling 1 unless they are leaving range then maybe a 6
4) Invading bedding areas 2 unless by accident, once realized i back out
5) Fastest Bow--need speed 6 i will probably upgrade every 2 to 3 years, just for enjoying getting new bows, not the need for speed in hunting
6) Largest broadhead 5 muzzys arent that big, but the rages i might get will be
7) Scent trail/drag/tarsal glands,etc 1 but hopefully can tinker with some real scents next year
8) Camo(no camo is a 1, full symmetric camo is a 10 with face mesh, gloves, etc.) 10 im a stylish man[8D]
9) Hunting all day( 1 is short hunting maybe 2 hours, 10 is an all day sit--your average hunt length over the season) 5 never pulled an all dayer, but i can range from 2 hours to 6+ hours depending on time allowed
10) Do you hunt in the rain/wind/elements if necessary? (1 being dry warm conditions only...10 being the roughest weather around---this is not a one time hunt,. rather this is what you would be willing to hunt in for like 1-2 weeks if need be)
2) Rattling 1
3) Calling 1 unless they are leaving range then maybe a 6
4) Invading bedding areas 2 unless by accident, once realized i back out
5) Fastest Bow--need speed 6 i will probably upgrade every 2 to 3 years, just for enjoying getting new bows, not the need for speed in hunting
6) Largest broadhead 5 muzzys arent that big, but the rages i might get will be
7) Scent trail/drag/tarsal glands,etc 1 but hopefully can tinker with some real scents next year
8) Camo(no camo is a 1, full symmetric camo is a 10 with face mesh, gloves, etc.) 10 im a stylish man[8D]
9) Hunting all day( 1 is short hunting maybe 2 hours, 10 is an all day sit--your average hunt length over the season) 5 never pulled an all dayer, but i can range from 2 hours to 6+ hours depending on time allowed
10) Do you hunt in the rain/wind/elements if necessary? (1 being dry warm conditions only...10 being the roughest weather around---this is not a one time hunt,. rather this is what you would be willing to hunt in for like 1-2 weeks if need be)