Mitch Johnson asked:


The more knowledgeable a man is about the subject of deer hunting the more are his chances of succeeding. But deer hunting is not a science and there are always uncertainty corner left to be explored in hunting deer. If it is reduced to an exact science much of the pleasure of this sport would be lost.

There were fewer deer during my childhood days, when hunters have to look for other places to hunt. When I was old enough to go to hunt I became interested in hunting and would go to hunt whenever time permits. I would be called whenever the neighbors spots deer. This frequent spotting of deer also helped me to study their behaviors. The knowledge that I gathered from the neighbors and from my own experience have helped me in my hunts and giving people basic information about deer hunting.

In deer hunting, as in any other line of endeavor, the more knowledge a man has of the subject, the more successful he will be; if deer hunting could be reduced to an exact science, much of the pleasure of this sport would be lost. Luckily, this hunting will never reach that stage, for we are dealing with living animals that have individual characteristics that do not always conform to those of the herd as a whole.

No matter how much knowledge we have of the actions of deer, there will always be the element of chance which makes the chase an uncertainty up to the point where the animal is bagged. This pitting of the hunter’s knowledge of deer habits against the uncertain actions of a deer is one of the things that make the sport so enjoyable. Even if the deer is able to escape and the hunt is counted as a failure, there is always the pleasure of studying the result to find out how and why the deer escaped, thus adding to the hunter’s fund of deer knowledge. To many of us, this learning about deer is one of the most satisfactory parts of hunting.

Any person who is fortunate enough to reside in a deer hunting section and who is interested enough to spend the time and effort, should be able to learn enough about deer to become a successful hunter, and, after a few years’ experience, a proficient guide. Those who live in cities far removed from the deer range do not have the opportunity to study deer at first hand. They must depend on others for hunting knowledge, which may be checked and confirmed by occasional short hunting trips to deer ranges.

As a boy, I lived in a farming section where there were very few deer. Most of the men who were interested in deer hunting made annual trips to the north woods for their sport. When I was old enough to become interested in hunting, the deer invasion of the farming country had started and there were enough deer in my “neck of the woods” so that I was able to spend quite a bit of time hunting them and studying their habits. Neighbors knowing I was interested would report to me when and where they saw deer. I did not confine such activity to the deer season, but went into the woods whenever I had time, for I felt that the more I could find out about their movements and habits, the more success I would have in predicting their actions during the open season.

This personal observation plus the information furnished by neighbors soon gave me quite an accurate picture of the range and actions of the few deer that frequented the country within a few miles of my home. The fact that there were few deer was a help in my study as I was able to check each individually. I am sure that some of the things which I learned in those days could not be learned in the same section today because of the abundance of deer in that area. Later I was able to study deer collectively and as a result, I became a fairly proficient hunter. Not because I could kill my share of deer, but because I was able to predict with fair certainty what a deer would do in a given situation.

To be a successful deer hunter learn as much as you can and from experienced sources. This will help you to equip yourself when you are ready to go to hunt deer. And even if you fail to hunt the first time, it will always teach you new things why you failed. The knowledge of deer hunting especially for people living in the cities is a must before stepping into the forest.



Nathan

Jane D asked:


My son is 17 and has never been hunting until this year with his friends. He likes it and i wanted to get him a decent gun for Christmas for deer hunting. I dont know anything at all about guns or hunting.
I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT GUNS…so kindof tell me like what kind and why and he says he wants a 20/20…what does that mean?? and can someone tell me where to get them…well a good place thats not real expensive.

Edan

susan_montgomery82 asked:


looking for free deer hunting games i can download that i dont have to pay for!!

Frank

flash22 asked:


We all have heard about Micheal Vick, and pleaing guilty to dogfighting charges. My question is if killing dogs is inhumane then why are laws not the same for deer hunting? I have seen in houses people hanging the heads of deers that they have killed. Is that not inhumane, or is killing deers perfectly fine, but killing dogs is inhumane and illegal?

Seth

Jason D asked:


any body got exellent tips on deer hunting.i no all the basics and dont tell me about moon phases cus i got my info on that.

Marvin

boxer2626 asked:


I haven’t been deer hunting in many years and the technology has changed. Just looking for suggestions.

Brooke

Mitch Johnson asked:


Hunting is a great adventurous hobby. Hunting of animals like Deer is interesting. For some hunting deer is also passion. It has a long history and even many fairytales about deer hunting. Different countries have different rules for deer and their hunts. Some restricts them and some allows them to be hunted. Let get to know more about this beautiful animal and its existence.

Deer are well distributed over the world, but the Virginia deer is a distinct species that is native to America. This fact, together with the American principle of freedom to own arms and the freedom to hunt, makes the hunting of these animals an American institution.

Previous to the discovery of this country, deer, as well as all other game, were the property of the land owning nobility and the right to hunt was denied the common man. This was all changed with the settling of America. Deer were plentiful in this new land and belonged to the man who could bag them. Here the hunting of deer ceased to be a sport and became a serious business, often of almost life-and-death importance to the early settlers.

In the struggle for existence, these animals played an important role and the development of this country would not have advanced as rapidly as it did without the aid of the meat and skins that they supplied. As the country became more thickly settled and the practice of animal husbandry became general, the importance of venison as a food became less. This did little to ease the hunting pressure on the deer herds because there was still a demand for such a choice food and because an increasing number of people, hunting on a sport basis, were soon competing with the market hunters. This unrestricted hunting result in depleting the herds so that deer became practically nonexistent in the more heavily populated areas. Foresighted men saw the need of protecting these deer for future generations and gradually the different states assumed control and undertook the management of the deer herds.

Restrictions were very liberal at first, but even so, there was opposition to them by many hunters. This opposition to restrictions is still held by many short sighted people at the present time, but without these controls, deer hunting as we know it would not be available to the general public as it is today. With the deer population in its present healthy condition, the hunter has an opportunity to enjoy this sport at its best at a cost that almost anyone can afford. Some years ago, I saw statistics that showed that it cost, on an average, a little over a hundred dollars to bag a deer. These figures were based on the amount of money spent by hunters and on the number of deer killed. Probably these figures are considerably higher at the present time, due to inflated prices. This does not mean that every man that shoots a deer must spend this amount of money on the hunt. Those who hunt and fail to bag a deer outnumber those who are lucky enough, or who have sufficient hunting intelligence, to be successful in their hunting efforts, so that average costs do not mean much to those who kill their deer.

The deer not only provides good meats but also has helped mankind in its fight with rough weathers. Therefore there is a growing awareness to protect the increasing hunts for this animal because their unrestricted hunts is signaling its alarming sounds of its extinction from most the forests of the world.



Egil

tyler k asked:


She is concerned about to much recoil. I have been told that a 25′06 would be a good caliber as far as recoil is concerned. My only concern is that she will have to make a perfect shot every time in order to have a clean kill. I’m thinking a 270, but would that be to much recoil?

Everett

Muna wa Wanjiru asked:


Games of all sorts are a very popular source of entertainment and deer hunting games online are just as popular. You will find these games have a variety of different names but the theme is the same. The game is set as the hunt for a deer. The online games will vary from the simple hunt to the complex and challenging deer trek hunt.

As the hunter you will need to make sure that you are hunting in the deer hunting season and in designated areas. You will also need to become acquainted with a hunting rifle that will give you the power of a good clean shot. As the hunts will change in theme you may have to stock up on a certain amount of ammunition.

These deer hunting games online are another way to experience the thrill of the hunt. In short for the person who does not have the ability of hunting for real these online games are a great alternative. As you don’t have to worry about getting into trouble with the game authorities you can practice your hunting and shooting skills.

The interesting aspect about these deer hunting games online is that they cater for a wide audience. Some of the deer hunting games online have facilities where you can contact your friends to join you for a fantastic time in a virtual hunt. In other deer hunting games you as the hunter pit your skills and bravery against the deer found in the game.

These very intense hunting games will have your adrenaline levels rushing throughout the entire game time. You will find these deer hunting games online have produced situations where you must hunt as if you were on an actual hunt. This means you will have only certain deer which you are allowed to hunt. You must learn to read their body movements so that you don’t lose your target deer.

This skill comes in very handy for the deer hunting games online where instead of passive deer you meet up with dangerous animals as well as deer. These deer hunting games will force you to think as well as to act. In these games as the hunter you must survive possible attacks by grizzly bears and other dangerous animals. You also need to decide what deer you want to bring down.

While these are not games that non hunters will enjoy, they can bring some excitement for those hunters who are passing their time away. These games will allow these individuals the thrill of deer hunting without having to agonize about the deer the got away. After all you just have to reload the deer hunting games online and you’re set to bag your prize trophy deer.



Kimball

John Dee asked:


Deer are commonly thought of as being crepuscular animals. This means that they frequently become active during dawn and dusk and more often than not tend to sleep during the middle of the day and late at night. This is possibly a defense mechanism to enable digestion and rest during the day when predators are not as active.

However, some deer do decide to feed during the middle of the day; this is a quirk in that deer’s schedule for that particular day and more than likely not a repeated event.

Figure out what food source that the deer will be eating during hunting season and locate it. Know your terrain, food sources, bedding areas and funnels.

Scouting before hunting is a must to locate a big buck’s territory. I prefer to do my pre-season scouting immediately after the deer have “rubbed” the velvet from their antlers. Remember that while rubbing the velvet from their antlers, a buck will not attack the larger trees and bushes that he will immediately prior and during the rut; however, he will leave evidence on smaller bushes. This activity will tell you where the deer are and may help you pattern a particular animal.

Determine which oak trees have the most acorns for the upcoming fall by scanning the upper limbs of the trees with binoculars. Set stands near trees with large number of acorns before they ripen and the deer start feeding in the area.

Start early, at the latest, mid summer. Scout like you’re hunting. Be careful. Don’t make much noise and try and leave little scent in the area. Hang your stands early and then leave the area alone until you plan on hunting.

Also note that over scouting an area can have a negative effect on the wildlife and you may end up pushing the deer out of the area, not be seen or heard from during hunting hours.

Try to find any area where clover or rye or any greens cover the ground. Look in the surrounding areas to establish trail routes and scrapes; and look for deer tracks to reinforce movement and frequency.

A deer loves to sleep where the brush is very thick and very dense. Most areas of this nature accompany small pines and swampy areas where movement by a predator would not go without detection. Hunting in these conditions is very hard because of limited vision and the noise that would accompany a hunter stirring around the brush. Hunting in these areas is not suggested because of these handicaps; it would be best to wait on the outskirts of a well used trail and await the exit or entrance of the deer from or to his feeding spot.

An important cycle of a deer’s life is its powerful will to mate and it is during this time (also known as the rut) in which the deer’s senses are dulled and the hunting hopeful now has a slight edge. During this time of the year the deer will be active a significantly larger amount of the time. This means that you will have a greater chance of seeing an elusive buck and a much better chance of bagging one.

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Coleman