Recent content by HoytMan

Call a tracking dog

I hunt public only and have killed one deer so far this year. But I was 18’ up and well covered. Which leads me to my question: How much movement can you get away with elevated ? I like to stand up every hour or so and look around , pee etc. is this all hurting me ?

Again, I appreciate everyone’s input. Really like the idea of stalking in inclement weather. I actually did try it that day. Your noises are masked by the wind and rain. Made another post, but I missed a doe tonight. I think my arrow hit a branch I didn’t see (low light) and deflected. Deer...

Thanks. Will give it hell tomorrow, wife permitting

Long story short: Right at sun down I took a shot tonight at a doe and missed. She ran into some corn after the shot I waited 30 min, climbed down and checked my arrow. While walking to the arrow, I either bumped the same deer or different one My question is: Should I not hunt this tomorrow...

Thanks , very good info and encouraging. I hunt only public land and found a great spot the other day. It’s a corn field surrounded by small strips of timber and conifer. When the wind is right , it can only be accessed via a small creek to the south. Just yesterday, I saw tons of fresh tracks...

First year Hunter here. I’ve sat a lot this year and want to confirm a few things : When it’s raining or windy (above 12mph) deer rarely come out (I’ve never seen a deer, from my stand, in the rain ) Also: I know you only get one chance with mature bucks. But what about does and young deer ...

I am looking at public. That’s great to hear, because I’m leaning toward a climber ...

New to deer hunting and the last thing I need to purchase is a stand. I’m partial to the Lone Wolf Assault climber, but I’m concerned the trees around me aren’t “straight” enough to handle a climber. For the Delaware and Eastern shore MD hunters, what has your experience been ? Would a...