How to not jump deer?
#1
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: San Diego, CA
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How to not jump deer?
I've been scouting two days and jumped three does and two bucks. How do you guys see them before they see you? I've had them jump from creeks and under trees less than twenty yards from me. Also do you think they will return to the areas that they were in?
#3
RE: How to not jump deer?
ORIGINAL: Mergrath337
Also do you think they will return to the areas that they were in?
Also do you think they will return to the areas that they were in?
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RE: How to not jump deer?
The areas thatI hunt are pretty much right off of seasonal dirt roads. I wouldn't say they are use to seeing humans but it is almost impossible to hike through the brush around here without making allot of noise. That's why I stick to the trails and dirt roads. What's crazy is that I was looking right at him and didn't even see him until he jumped. Maybe I'm just going too fast? It was 102 and humid yesterday! Would it be better to just go to a spot and sit until they come out? One of the deer I spooked yesterday had atleast 6-points which is a huge trophy around here, and that's why I'm freaking out a bit.
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RE: How to not jump deer?
It's allot of oak trees mixed with some smaller pines that were planted a couple years ago after a fire swept through the area. The ground is covered with crunchy oak leaves and accorn shells.
#8
RE: How to not jump deer?
When your out scouting around your woods , walk as if you where still hunting you know the old stop - n - stalk routine.
Ilike to go out after a good rain when everything is wet and soft that way when you step on leaves and twigs they don't make noise.
Go slow and take your time, look at everything real good wait a while then take a few more steps.
If you do bump a deer just stop, wait awhileand watch remember where that deer was and on the way back out stop to see if thatdeer came back.
Don't forget to take notes and mark your map, good luck.
Ilike to go out after a good rain when everything is wet and soft that way when you step on leaves and twigs they don't make noise.
Go slow and take your time, look at everything real good wait a while then take a few more steps.
If you do bump a deer just stop, wait awhileand watch remember where that deer was and on the way back out stop to see if thatdeer came back.
Don't forget to take notes and mark your map, good luck.
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: San Diego, CA
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RE: How to not jump deer?
Is it not a little strange that they let me practicaly walk right on top of them without me really not trying to be quiet? I was just trying to find some sign and maybe see a few from a distance. The dirt road/trail I was on was a little sandy and was very quiet to walk on but I'm sure I could have been alot quieter.