whitetail deer

Their numbers are huge, they are common as can be and they are among one of the biggest frustrations to hunters, the world over. What is this elusive beast? Whether whitetail or mule, it’s the humble deer. They look soft, beautiful and may even make you think of “Bambi”. However, hunting one will blow all those sweet thoughts away. They are clever, crafty and possess a nearly unrivaled sense of smell. All of these traits make your average deer a formidable challenge to any hunter.

Seasoned hunters will all have their particular “tricks” they like to use to bag deer, however the same methods won’t work for everyone. It’s a matter of trying to see what works on the populations where you enjoy hunting. There are various sprays you can use to mask your scent as well as other tips to get that buck with the antlers for your wall.

Skill and understanding the psychology of this animal will go a long way towards making a legitimate kill. A mature buck will usually forage in the early morning and then bed down to snooze until the early evening hours when he will rise again. If you can get downwind of a resting buck, when he rises from his bed, you will get a clear shot nearly every time. Another trick you can use when you’re hunting is to use your turkey call. They feel comforted by the call of the turkey as the birds are silent when dangers such as hunters are around. A quick noise on your turkey call now and then will leave the herd that you are creeping up on very calm, so you can literally have your pick of among the herd.

Another trick you can use when you’re hunting is to let other big game hunters do the work for you. Often hunters that flush out a herd will send them running and if you’re across the way – the herd will be coming right at you. A good way to enable this situation to happen is to position yourself across from other hunters in high ground or thick cover. When deer are panicked they will look for an escape route and that is usually higher ground or a thickly overgrown area in which to hide.

Hunting is a fun and relaxing sport. Don’t become frustrated and turn your fun hobby into a day of sheer annoyance because you keep losing your shot. Try something different that you haven’t done before when you’re hunting. Mask your scent, use a turkey call and rattle those antlers to see what attracts the deer in your neck of the woods and you’ll see your success rate go up on your next hunting adventure.

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