Stealth and hunting success

Want everyone's thoughts on a key question for all us hunters.

Question: what do you do to be more stealthy, and get past all a deer's senses to increase your chance of success when hunting?

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You don't get past a deers senses your only chance for success is to avoid their senses like using the wind, avoid movement,etc.

 

Agree with Sota just have to be careful

 

Say down wind and in the shadows.

If you think their really watching out for Coyote, Bobcats, etc you know how slow and careful you need to be.


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For sure scent control is a big one and quiet in and out of your hunting area. The wind is your friend not only when sitting in your stand, but also how you approach your stand. I believe in paying attention even the small details when trying to stay clear of the noses and ears of deer. It's a great feeling when they have no idea you are looking down on them!

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Thanks Sota! What are some of your specifics to avoiding their senses? like how to avoid noise, eyes, ears?

 

small details are the big ones! What are some small details/things you do?

 

For me the most important is controlling your movement and having your silhouette obscured . Even if you do all your planning and scent control and everything you can correctly, you can't control the deer or what they do or where they come from. When they are in front of you if they see you move they are gone. If you are blended into your surroundings and don't move even in less than optimal situations you have a chance.


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Sota is dead on!

 

I use ravines and back sides of ridge tops when I move. I even climb steep hill sides and still hunt at the top towards a well used bedding area. Always stay in the shadows and never cross in the open.

 

Please...think about what your saying.

 

(When in the timber especially) Take your time when walking to and from your stand/blind.... plant the heel then roll forward with your weight to your toe when you walk. If you do step on a stick freeze. If deer hear a noise they key in and look for movement. If they see no movement and dont smell you you will be ok. Also be aware of your surroundings when walking. I usually take about 10-20 steps then stop and look around. I see people all the time tromping through the woods like theyre out looking for mushrooms. Take your time. Try to be a Ninja!!!

 

Well I practice a great deal shooting and I listen for draw noise and remedy that, I pay close attention to the weather and the wind and plan my sit based on current conditions and chose my stand based on winds (I hunt my land so I set up stands based on winds and have 3 positions to sit) No detail is ignored, I spend more time prehunting and scouting than I do actually hunting, I wait till the time is just right I pride myself on actually hunting as little as possible to achieve a shot opportunity. If I spend more than 20 hours sitting without a shot on a mature deer I feel I messed up.I am a scent control freak I set up a clean room for my camo and gear yet still play the wind.

 

Really don't let your bias argue with success, Child please.

 

I hunt high and I clear the trail to my stand of twigs and branches. It really helps for a quiet entry and exit.

 

Use the wind, and terrain to your advantage. Move slow and glass frequently. It's not always your target deer that busts you, but the doe or little guy that you didn't see. Within 100 yards, take your boots off, and continue in wool socks. If you have a breeze, step when it gets stronger, and stop when it dies down. Stay low, move slow. To me this is what hunting is about. Last year in Alberta, I got to 25 yards from my bedded buck, and this year, 18 yards. It gets the heart pounding.

 

Rain, wind and soft soled boots help me get in quiet. Once I'm in the stand, it doesn't really matter because I'm no longer moving. If I pick my route right, I shouldn't be bumping deer anyway.

 

Good rule of thumb.. I call it the "rule of halves".. basically, increase the time it takes you to get to your stand by half.. and slow down each step by half to really decrease noise you make coming and going. Got some more stuff here if interested www.soundbarrierhunting.com

 

thanks Sota! paying attention to detail is vital. The little things, are the big things when it comes to stealth! www.soundbarrierhunting.com

 

yeah if any deer gets spooky, its over! I like the wool sock trick, anything to get the advantage, as well as what I call "cover sound".. got some articles coming out in magazines this fall on topic, and more coming on web. You seem like you get it! www.soundbarrierhunting.com