Brojbennett
Senior Member
Just need to air my frustration. Up until this year I had only hunted 4 times and had bagged 2 does for The 4 trips. Those were all deals where I went with a friend, and they put me in a spot.
This year I joined a club, invested tons of money, did all the research I could and have hunted frequently. I have bagged two does again this year, but again both of those were hunting on friend’s property.
Early in the season, I saw some deer, even shot my first buck but the blood trail dried up. Seemed like after that, I have not seen anything. Hunted different stands, different calls, different scent protection. I have tried it all. Trying to learn from this frustrating season, so maybe some of y’all can help me out. Here are some areas I am afraid I messed up on. Let me know your thoughts and tips to improve next season.
1) I have hunted A LOT. I think that even though I have different stands, I am putting too much pressure on these areas. How much do you hunt a stand?
2) Corn...early in the season I poured the corn to them. I am afraid I am keeping them away from my spots during the day bc I am getting good pictures at night. Did I use too much corn? How much should I use?
3) Trail cameras...I had them on every stand, and checked them every time I went to the club. Should I have taken them down during the season, not checked frequently?
4) I have used that darn green can all season. I have to leave it at home to not use it. I keep justifying it bc I saw deer at times, but I have not called in a single deer that I know of.
5) Other tips and advice much appreciated. Just about feel like throwing in the towel. Was really hoping to get that first buck this year.
This year I joined a club, invested tons of money, did all the research I could and have hunted frequently. I have bagged two does again this year, but again both of those were hunting on friend’s property.
Early in the season, I saw some deer, even shot my first buck but the blood trail dried up. Seemed like after that, I have not seen anything. Hunted different stands, different calls, different scent protection. I have tried it all. Trying to learn from this frustrating season, so maybe some of y’all can help me out. Here are some areas I am afraid I messed up on. Let me know your thoughts and tips to improve next season.
1) I have hunted A LOT. I think that even though I have different stands, I am putting too much pressure on these areas. How much do you hunt a stand?
2) Corn...early in the season I poured the corn to them. I am afraid I am keeping them away from my spots during the day bc I am getting good pictures at night. Did I use too much corn? How much should I use?
3) Trail cameras...I had them on every stand, and checked them every time I went to the club. Should I have taken them down during the season, not checked frequently?
4) I have used that darn green can all season. I have to leave it at home to not use it. I keep justifying it bc I saw deer at times, but I have not called in a single deer that I know of.
5) Other tips and advice much appreciated. Just about feel like throwing in the towel. Was really hoping to get that first buck this year.