Post by: Bogie85 on November 29, 2018, 11:57:43 AM
It's been busy at work so I didn't get a chance to post again. I am eating some tag soup this year, but I got the closest I have ever been to bucks thus far. Thanks to a member on here for taking me out with his family. This was by far the best experience I have ever had. And really cemented the idea that while I am fully capable of going hunting solo. This is a event that is really made better by the presence of good people. Overall, I am even more eager and excited for next year. I have learned a TON, and I am even more prepared for next year. I am going to definitely approach some things differently next year.
Anyways, wanted to thank everyone here for all of the advice. It's been tough being an adult hunter that doesn't know the terrain or behaviors of the animals here. As well as how complicated this state makes it to find places you can even go to hunt. I hope all of you have as much fun as I did this year.
To next year!
Post by: Tradhunter on November 29, 2018, 07:00:32 PM
Post by: fishnfur on November 29, 2018, 08:10:05 PM
Thanks!
Happy to hear you had a great season.
Post by: Bogie85 on November 30, 2018, 02:19:30 PM
Hey Bogie, why don't you help out a couple of the new guys and list the top two things you learned? Share some of that hard earned knowledge.
Thanks!
Happy to hear you had a great season.
I can definitely do that, should I start a new thread? Where would be the best location to do that?
Post by: h20hunter on November 30, 2018, 02:26:14 PM
Post by: Bogie85 on November 30, 2018, 02:56:16 PM
1. In large areas scan with your eyes first, not too fast. You will be surprised at how easy it is to see movement.
2. When glassing don't go looking for a whole body or discoloration. Look for anything out of place, ears, tail movement, etc.
3. Blacktail deer aren't always the same color, they seem to change with the season.
4. You can yell HEY! to get a buck to stop and look at you for a few seconds even if they are in a full run.
5. You don't have to be super quiet, I jumped several blacktail within feet of me talking to another person.
6. Spend a few days finding rubs and bedding. Than come back the next days early before light and glass those areas.
7. I ran into my most deer in this hotter weather early in the morning just before sunrise to late almost at sunset so get out early and stay out until the end.
My biggest recommendation is to take it slow, be patient. In life we are all prone to go go go go. Hunting has been a great reminder to just slow down, and to live in the moment.
Hopefully this helps some other people get passed some of the intimidation of hunting blacktail deer.
Post by: DOUBLELUNG on November 30, 2018, 03:46:10 PM
Post by: fishnfur on December 01, 2018, 10:25:58 AM
Let's put that list up next season when the questions start to fly.
Thanks for playing along.