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Scouting west side
Jarredhs:
--- Quote from: Sundance on May 18, 2025, 09:02:25 PM ---What weapon and season are you planning to hunt? Strategies for blacktail are based on that answer IMO.
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I plan on hunting the archery season beginning in September. That way it doesn’t interfere with the duck season opener.
Jarredhs:
--- Quote from: brokentrail on May 18, 2025, 08:54:02 PM ---Deer, like almost all animals, will travel the path of least resistance. They also like to stay hidden. If you are around clear cuts and roads, look for a clear cut that is 3 to 5 years old. This will have grown up enough to give them cover in the clear cut. Now find the part of the clear cut that you can't see from any road. Start looking for deer trails and sign in that part of the cut. If you find sign, follow the trails to the timber edge and about 20 to 30 yards inside the timber, you will usually find a trail that skirts the clear cut. Set up some cams and start your scouting. Hopefully that gives a place to start.
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Thank you I will definitely start with this instead of just wandering only the roads.
7mmfan:
--- Quote from: Jarredhs on May 18, 2025, 09:46:09 PM ---
--- Quote from: brokentrail on May 18, 2025, 08:54:02 PM ---Deer, like almost all animals, will travel the path of least resistance. They also like to stay hidden. If you are around clear cuts and roads, look for a clear cut that is 3 to 5 years old. This will have grown up enough to give them cover in the clear cut. Now find the part of the clear cut that you can't see from any road. Start looking for deer trails and sign in that part of the cut. If you find sign, follow the trails to the timber edge and about 20 to 30 yards inside the timber, you will usually find a trail that skirts the clear cut. Set up some cams and start your scouting. Hopefully that gives a place to start.
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Thank you I will definitely start with this instead of just wandering only the roads.
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This is probably the best piece of advice for someone just starting out trying to find sign and deer.
DaNewb:
--- Quote from: Jarredhs on May 18, 2025, 09:46:09 PM ---
--- Quote from: brokentrail on May 18, 2025, 08:54:02 PM ---Deer, like almost all animals, will travel the path of least resistance. They also like to stay hidden. If you are around clear cuts and roads, look for a clear cut that is 3 to 5 years old. This will have grown up enough to give them cover in the clear cut. Now find the part of the clear cut that you can't see from any road. Start looking for deer trails and sign in that part of the cut. If you find sign, follow the trails to the timber edge and about 20 to 30 yards inside the timber, you will usually find a trail that skirts the clear cut. Set up some cams and start your scouting. Hopefully that gives a place to start.
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Thank you I will definitely start with this instead of just wandering only the roads.
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I hunted my first season last year...archery in Sept. but I started late (August) and still didn't have a clear idea what I was doing at the time and missed the couple opportunities to shoot that I had.
The advice above is basically what I did and I am very confident I'll get one this year doing the same.
Jarredhs:
--- Quote from: DaNewb on May 19, 2025, 10:02:23 AM ---
--- Quote from: Jarredhs on May 18, 2025, 09:46:09 PM ---
--- Quote from: brokentrail on May 18, 2025, 08:54:02 PM ---Deer, like almost all animals, will travel the path of least resistance. They also like to stay hidden. If you are around clear cuts and roads, look for a clear cut that is 3 to 5 years old. This will have grown up enough to give them cover in the clear cut. Now find the part of the clear cut that you can't see from any road. Start looking for deer trails and sign in that part of the cut. If you find sign, follow the trails to the timber edge and about 20 to 30 yards inside the timber, you will usually find a trail that skirts the clear cut. Set up some cams and start your scouting. Hopefully that gives a place to start.
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Thank you I will definitely start with this instead of just wandering only the roads.
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I hunted my first season last year...archery in Sept. but I started late (August) and still didn't have a clear idea what I was doing at the time and missed the couple opportunities to shoot that I had.
The advice above is basically what I did and I am very confident I'll get one this year doing the same.
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Were your opportunities missed because of distance or just bumping them when walking in?
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