waterfowl hunting journals
waterfowl hunting journals
Ok, first, I can hear. What is Scouting good early spring and summer, when the reasons are probably different in the fall? To some extent this is true, but some things remain the same. For example, as white-tailed deer males rub and scrape in and around their core area. They like these areas because they feel safe at home. Even if the ball has rubbed you are now, was taken last season, moving another male will more than likely in and take the place. Food sources may also have valuable information at the beginning of the year. As winter fades away the herd of deer Virginia is in search of food. Crop fields are not planted yet or not large enough to sustain a source of quality food for deer. They will browse any available nutritional vegetation in the region. I tend to key in these areas during the rut is coming to an end too. Until then, many fields are picked COP and the same browse it that the deer will be looking for then as well.
Now that summer is there, I want to give them a break, but always keep an eye on what happens. More move to zone bedding No, unless you are very brave and very good. It's time to look for an observation point, the highest possible. Perhaps set up a booth with a good wind or just sit in the truck and the glass areas that you find in spring. The most important thing is to put in place when you Wona • t be noticed.
We are just looking for movement now. Where did they come from and where they go. A good pair of binoculars or a spotting scope will help you get this job done. Remember to keep a journal, write each observation of every deer you see. Take notes on where they ate, where they came from, how did they enter a field and how did they leave. Summer is the time to watch from a distance and a time to see if the information you gathered in spring on pans. You may notice a pattern of a litter box for the field or to cover more and more honey suckle. Take notes on how the deer into a field on a prevailing wind. Yes, because food sources are more available, habits will change, but when you actually see the model change and know what it is, the less time you'll need to go find them in the fall. You will no need to guess where the Whitetails are, because you've watched all summer.
Never heard the word, 10% of hunters, get 90% deer. Think this is true? The figures are probably exaggerated, but the idea is true. We all know the guy who gets his year after Nice Buck year. What they do different is what we must ask ourselves. They spend the time to assign watching deer. Remember 80 Rule 20. Spend 80% of the time scouting and 20% hunting and you will put more deer in your truck. If we can gather enough information now, more ahead of the game, you'll be when it is time to enter and stand up to these Whitetails.
Art Wedge has been chasing and hunting Whitetail Deer for ovcer 25 years. Spending most of that time doing it on public hunting land. He is also the owner of Huntingcircle.com where he writes many articles in an effort to help the Average Joe Hunter. At Huntingcircle.com you will not find high dollar ranch hunts or expensive guides and outfitters, just down to earth practice advice and tips.
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