doenightmare
Gone But Not Forgotten
Last week of October and around Thanksgiving have been the best for me in Middle GA. I mostly hunt OTG in thick cover near bedding areas. Risky way to hunt but when a good one comes in it's a total rush.
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What has killed your Bucks
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Josh B
Senior Member
A good bright light
ADDICTED2HUNTIN
Senior Member
A gun
I sit in the woods and get on GON. Then y’all y’all me to grunt rattle horns and shake.
Been doing pretty good last few years.
Thanks.
Been doing pretty good last few years.
Thanks.
toolmkr20
Senior Member
My right trigger finger.
Blackston
Senior Member
Luck and seat time
bfriendly
Bigfoot friendly
Trying to figure it out…..I’ll let you know what it is when I do
Honestly I’m gonna say preparation . I work hard year round to put myself in the right spot. I’ve killed a few mature deer on public land and I’ve found them in spots I’ve discovered after deer season by reading the year before sign and coming back the next season
Son
Gone But Not Forgotten
Some say that I'm just lucky. I play the wind in my favor, and hunt where the bucks like to hang out, in the thick. I don't rely on corn, I hunt em.
Big7
The Oracle
I like to take longer shots. That puts distance between me and him (or her)
In the woods after the first rut using cover and scent. My 3 favorites are Wildlife Research Doe Estrus, Code Blue Tarsnal Gland (with the swab for shoes and boots only, that stuff is nasty) And Headhunter Humus.
Try to be very still and quiet.
Use a Gatorade bottle to pee so I don't have to move much and get down.
Been out of commission due to surgery. I plan on being back in the game, all out this season and many more.
Hope y'all do good and get what you go after. ?
In the woods after the first rut using cover and scent. My 3 favorites are Wildlife Research Doe Estrus, Code Blue Tarsnal Gland (with the swab for shoes and boots only, that stuff is nasty) And Headhunter Humus.
Try to be very still and quiet.
Use a Gatorade bottle to pee so I don't have to move much and get down.
Been out of commission due to surgery. I plan on being back in the game, all out this season and many more.
Hope y'all do good and get what you go after. ?
Big7
The Oracle
And in addition to what I already posted I am a FIRM BELIEVER in the Primos Can bleep. I use the regular (original) the most and the small one next. Haven't tried the largest one yet.
They REALLY work. forrealforreal
They REALLY work. forrealforreal
My oldest grandson over used one all the time and killed big bucks when he was 9 & 10 yo.And in addition to what I already posted I am a FIRM BELIEVER in the Primos Can bleep. I use the regular (original) the most and the small one next. Haven't tried the largest one yet.
They REALLY work. forrealforreal
twoheartedale
Banned
This.
Browning Slayer
Official Voice Of The Dawgs !
I’ve been doing ^that^ since I was a kid. Same rules apply on a boat.
And after years of being outside you just know where to find game and fish.
flatsmaster
Senior Member
Lot of good info …. For me obviously you need big buck genetics and habitat and a place they can rest with zero pressure ( we have 3 sanctuaries we never go in ) access to stands I find paramount trying to get a beast in front of you at 30 … how can u get in and out of there world without him knowing… basically it’s not gonna happen but the more you can make it happen the luckier you’ll be !!! Every year when we tweak stand locations it’s with that in mind !!!
Nimrod71
Senior Member
First thing is a place to hunt that has a hunting population of deer. I know of hunters that spend their whole season and not see or get a shot on a deer because there are few deer on the property.
Just about everything above is on target, a few things are off. I shoot rifles year round from 22 to 45-70. My current rifle of choice is a Howa 308. I target prictice with this rifle on a monthly basis and let me tell you it is on target. I reload my ammo an use Sierra 150 Pro Hunter bullets.
I use a Tom Cat or Gun Slinger climbing stand. Stands are most important and where they are located. I like climbers because they are easy to move. Over my 58 years of deer hunting I have learned you need to be mobile. Last year I moved my stand 3 times before I killed a deer. I saw deer at the first and second location but they were does and young bucks. Time is important in my area due to the high number of excellent hunters in the woods.
I do not use bait or hunt over food plots or fields, I hunt the woods, branches and swamps. I look for trails, rubs and scraps. A well used deer trail is easy to spot. I place my stand within sight of scraps when possible.
I get as high up in the tree as I can get. You need to get above the deer's field of sight, also it aids with scent control.
I get on my stand between 6:30 and 7 a.m. and stay up until 11. Most times I kill the deer between 9 and 10:30.
Killing deer is not technical it just takes time and being in the right place and the ability to be still and putting the bullet in the right place.
Just about everything above is on target, a few things are off. I shoot rifles year round from 22 to 45-70. My current rifle of choice is a Howa 308. I target prictice with this rifle on a monthly basis and let me tell you it is on target. I reload my ammo an use Sierra 150 Pro Hunter bullets.
I use a Tom Cat or Gun Slinger climbing stand. Stands are most important and where they are located. I like climbers because they are easy to move. Over my 58 years of deer hunting I have learned you need to be mobile. Last year I moved my stand 3 times before I killed a deer. I saw deer at the first and second location but they were does and young bucks. Time is important in my area due to the high number of excellent hunters in the woods.
I do not use bait or hunt over food plots or fields, I hunt the woods, branches and swamps. I look for trails, rubs and scraps. A well used deer trail is easy to spot. I place my stand within sight of scraps when possible.
I get as high up in the tree as I can get. You need to get above the deer's field of sight, also it aids with scent control.
I get on my stand between 6:30 and 7 a.m. and stay up until 11. Most times I kill the deer between 9 and 10:30.
Killing deer is not technical it just takes time and being in the right place and the ability to be still and putting the bullet in the right place.
baddave
Senior Member
paying attention while on a deer sit near known quality deer habitat . I may have Add if I'm reading or listening to someone but when I'm hunting my mind seldom wanders . be ready at all times .
Realtree Ga
Senior Member
Trailcams. Surprised I haven't seen more post on these. Knowing the deer inventory from pictures and what buck I truly want to go after. And more importantly knowing where he spends most of his time and hunting those stands.
