Mitch Johnson asked:


Some people cannot enjoy themselves to hunt the deer in the group. But hunting in a group can give a different experience and result. Read more on how to take the advantage by hunting in a group.

Nothing is more exasperating to a watcher than to stay at a stand for hours only to find that the deer has taken some other direction and that nobody has informed him of the change. The hunters must work as a team or they will lose confidence in each other and in that case it is better that they hunt individually. Lack of planning has turned many a hunt which might have been an enjoyable and successful affair into a series of frustrating events. I joined in one of these hunts one Thanksgiving morning when the four men Involved should have been able to bag four deer. The actual results were somewhat different.

There had been about a foot of snow on the ground for two days, making tracking conditions almost ideal, but the hunters had had very little luck in finding deer or their tracks. There were quite a few deer in the area, but they were not in their usual haunts. I had not been able to hunt during this period, but had kept in touch with the overall situation by contact with hunters and by checking the roads for tracks.

I had decided that some of the deer had taken refuge in a piece of woods which had not been hunted since the last snowfall. This piece of woods extended north and south for about two miles and was at no place over a half-mile in width. Swamps, with considerable water, bounded the tract on the north and about half of the west side. Wide fields separated it, in most places, from woods to the east and southeast. Most of the deer which used this tract were those that ordinarily ranged in the woods to the east and southeast, and if started, could be expected to travel in an easterly direction.

There were three trails that deer usually used when traveling to and from this tract. One was located at the extreme north end and crossed a shallow swamp or meadow. Another crossed some two hundred yards of open fields at a point about a half-mile south of the northerly crossing. The third, the best protected and the probable choice of the deer was near the south end of the tract. There was nothing to prevent the deer from traveling to the southwest, except their instinctive urge to stay on, or return to, familiar territory. With one man on each of these three trails and a fourth in the woods to start the deer and to keep them moving, there was a situation in which someone was almost sure to have a chance to do some shooting.

In winter the deer are reluctant to travel from one direction to another. They would prefer to stay in one place for sometime. This could be of good help for the hunters.

When hunting in one or two companions having a proper planning on who will do what will save your time and energy. And the hunt could be more successful in this way. Another important thing about hunting in group is to keep informing the other about the movements of the deer. Lack of better information and planning could turn many a hunt which might have been an enjoyable and successful affair into a series of frustrating events.



Rolf

sparklystarbuddy asked:


My husband is a deer hunter and we are planning on moving to Vegas. Are there hunting areas around there?

Ambrose

Mitch Johnson asked:


If you are nearby a river or stream you can also look out for different seafoods to fill your stomach. In this deer hunting season there are some animals and plants which you might not find.

If there is a sluggish stream or marsh handy it might pay to look for muskrats. These animals are working hard during the deer hunting season, preparing for winter, and may often be seen in the daytime. If shot in the head, they will float. Retrieving may be a problem. If the wind is in the right direction, they will float near enough to shore so that they may be reached with a pole. When cleaning muskrats, remove all glands and fat from the carcass. After cooking the food it might be necessary to hold the nose while eating it. Muskrats may be prepared in a well-equipped kitchen so they are quite tasty, but it is a different proposition over an open fire and with little to work with.

Deer hunting time is a little late for ducks. The local birds have usually left for the south, but there is always the possibility of a late flight from the north. One of these will make a good meal if it can be bagged. It is a waste of ammunition to try for one of these on the wing. On the water, they are a better target, and, although they may be hard to retrieve, they are worth the effort. If there is a beaver dam nearby, it is possible to make a break in the dam and to shoot the beaver that comes to repair the damage. This is illegal and might be the simplest way to get out of the woods. Kill a beaver and a warden may show you to the nearest judge. Beaver meat is good. It should be prepared in the same manner as muskrat.

Fall is the time that trout and salmon spawn and they may be found in some of the smaller streams and brooks. A rifle bullet does not need to make a direct hit in order to kill these fish if they are in shallow water. Concussion does the job. This practice is illegal, of course. Having food and shelter, a man can wait out a two or three-day storm without coming to any serious harm, however, his mental attitude about his situation has a large bearing on his well-being.

In the early years of my hunting career, I read a newspaper account of a lost hunter who was found on the third day, and who required hospitalization in order to recover from his ordeal. I determined to find out just what this ordeal was, and I entered the same area with the intention of staying for a full week. I started out as I would for a single day’s hunt. I did not own a rifle at the time so I carried a shotgun. The only extra equipment taken was a belt axe, a length of copper wire and a larger supply of ammunition than was usual for a single day’s hunt.

When lost in the jungle, you may not go hungry and be without harm, but your mental attitude about your situation has a large bearing on your well-being. So try to find your way with a positive attitude. And use the best of the things you have with you to stay safe when you are still lost in the jungle.



Ryan

vt500ascott2 asked:


Do you think that it’s illegal because it’s a “black” sport? In all honesty, I really don’t see much difference between hunting and dog fighting. I know all of the arguments. I know that animal cruelty laws help to identify psychopaths before they start carving up humans. I know that dogfighting can involve drugs and gambling (but come on, what sport doesn’t involve gambling)?

Let’s look at ourselves honestly. Isn’t dog fighting illegal because its principally a black enterprise?
You people are making too many rationalizations for the hunters. If dogfighting is illegal, deer hunting should be illegal too.

I **** guns. I would never go hunting. I might go to a dog fight, though. I’ve seen bull fights on TV (when I lived in Madrid). I’m not all caught up in the whole animals rights thing. I’m not making excuses for Michael Vick, either. Yeah, he broke the law, and he deserves to be punished. The law is the law, and everyone has to obey it whether we like it or not.

I’m trying to ask a different sort of question here. I’m just saying, mightn’t the law be a tad ****** or even classist (kudos to the guy who mentioned **** fighting) in this regard?
Have you ever heard of two humans who fight to the death (at times) for money? It’s called boxing and you can watch it on pay-per-view. You can also gamble on the fight’s outcome.
Man, did I underestimate the ability of hunters to practice self-delusion or what?

Just so everyone knows where I’m coming from, I’m white. I do not support animal rights. I do not attend dog fights. I do not watch bullfighting. I do not see their appeal, nor am I horrified by them. I do not hunt. However, I find hunters to be much more sick and psychotic than people who get off on bullfights or dogfights. Just admit to yourselves that you enjoy killing and move on. What’s the big deal? Why be ashamed of who you are?
It’s the law that’s hypocritical. Either BOTH deer hunting and dogfightling are OK or NEITHER should be OK, but it can’t be one or the other.

FYI – I’m not afraid of dog fighters coming after me with a cattle prod, but for damn sure I’m afraid of guns…

Lyndon

moose asked:


My neighbor does not want his wife walking on this track as he says it will disturb the deer. I feel that there are a lot of hunters that move around on tracks of land right up to the day before season and I honestly don’t think it is a problem. I just think it is a control issue!

Conan

whenwillthelambsstopscreaming asked:


I’m having huge arguments with my in-laws about this topic. I was 6 years-old when my father bought me a cross-bow, but I didn’t get my first deer until I was 8. They think I’m full of it and told me that it’s way too young to be shooting a firearm. Where I came from (Ohio), most kids were out hunting with their fathers/brothers.

Austin

SPEED DEMON asked:


i am trying to get more deer on my property any ideas

Rory

John E asked:


i’ve been going out to my treestand about 6 or 7 times. i go in the mornings and in the evenings i put food out and everything but i havnt even seen a deer. i just moved my stand so im hoping to see a buck with these last few days of archery season.

Aiden

Muna wa Wanjiru asked:


It is an acknowledged fact that hunting deer is one of the best game that you can go after. There are many regions where you will find some good deer hunting grounds but Texas beats them hands down. The many different Texas deer hunting ranches will be able to give you one of the most enjoyable times that you can get. As there are many different hunting ranches that you can book a trip to, you will need to do some research.

This research will tell you of the price that you should expect to pay while you are staying at one of the Texas hunting ranches. Additionally you will find what sort of deer you will have a chance of hunting. The amount of time and hunting time will also be displayed for you to look over. Once you have found this information you will be able to look more closely at what is being offered at these places.

To find this information quickly you can use the internet. From the many different links to Texas deer hunting ranches you can choose the hunting ranch that will allow you to have a great time hunting deer. You should also see at this time if there are any packages that you can book. The hunting ranch should state all of the information that you need quite clearly.

Many of the Texas deer hunting ranches will have clean and well equipped accommodations. The price at most of these hunting ranches includes the cost of transportation, your stay at the ranch, sometimes a guided tour, a varied amount of game and deer that you can hunt, as well as the food you will get to eat at these places. You will also find Texas deer hunting ranches where all of the items that you need for staying at the ranch is provided for you.

At these Texas deer hunting ranches the only items that you will need to take is that of your hunting gear, your clothes and of course yourself. These places are excellent choices for the deer hunter who does not want to bother themselves with these details. You will in many cases find packages for fathers and sons or daughters, corporate hunts, husband and wife hunting combinations and even mother and daughter deer hunts.

To book a hunting trip at one of these many Texas deer hunting ranches is not that difficult. All that you need to do is to decide when you would like to go hunting and the number of people in your party. Choose a few hunting ranches that appeal to you so that you have back-up choices. Now contact these Texas deer hunting ranches and prepare for the best time of your life.



Kimball

lollis_fields asked:


i’m looking for camo or whitetail deer hunting layouts for myspace and can’t find any

Rex