Rookie Whitetail hunter--got skunked - Page 2

T. O'Heir · November 9, 2015, 02:50 PM

"...she would occasionally glance over directly at me..." Smelled you and so did any buck that may have been following her.
Mind you, that's why it's called hunting and not shopping.
"...using a given game trail at what time of day and..." Deer movement patterns change by the time of year, when the Rut happens and the food supply. The latter is what is most consistent. Figure out what and where they're eating and sleeping(chewing cud) and set up with the wind in your face between those places.

November 9, 2015, 02:50 PM	#26
T. O'Heir Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 12,453	"...she would occasionally glance over directly at me..." Smelled you and so did any buck that may have been following her. Mind you, that's why it's called hunting and not shopping. "...using a given game trail at what time of day and..." Deer movement patterns change by the time of year, when the Rut happens and the food supply. The latter is what is most consistent. Figure out what and where they're eating and sleeping(chewing cud) and set up with the wind in your face between those places. __________________ Spelling and grammar count!