Late season tactics
12-03-2009, 06:14 PM
#1
Spike
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Evangeline, LA
Posts: 54
Late season tactics
Ok...My wife and I have decided to make a return trip to Pike County, IL on the 13th of December. This will be the first time I will be hunting up there late in the season. Any suggestions on what I should be doing different then early November?
Thanks
Thanks
12-06-2009, 05:21 PM
#4
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Fulton county IL USA
Posts: 4,271
Thats exactly right! Also, with the seasons first winter weather hitting us here in Illinois by the middle of this week (6" to 12"), we should have plenty of snow and cold temps to get the deer keying on the areas best food sources. You could be in for some good hunting if you can fight the cold and spend the needed hours in the stands. Good luck
12-06-2009, 06:06 PM
#5
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 1,200
Head to the major food source, and look for some big buck tracks. Find the trail(s) they are using, and follow it until you get to some thick nasty bedding cover. Make sure the wind is right and set up.
Chances are the big boys are a bit skiddish with the gun seasons just wrapping up, and won't be to willing to show themselves during daylight By setting up tight to some cover, you may be able to catch him getting out of his bed for a late night snack.
Chances are the big boys are a bit skiddish with the gun seasons just wrapping up, and won't be to willing to show themselves during daylight By setting up tight to some cover, you may be able to catch him getting out of his bed for a late night snack.
