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Discussion in 'Whitetail Deer Hunting' started by Jofes, Sep 24, 2013.

  1. Jofes

    Jofes Weekend Warrior

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    I am hunting a property with tons of deer but they come off of other peoples property, were i hunt there is an alfalfa field and a soybean field on eather side of a tree row with about 20 trees on it, both fields go for 500 yards to the road and the deer bed on the neighbor property. I was wonder what food/juice/mineral would best at:ninjatracked a bunch of well fed deer to a specific location. otherwise the deer seam to stay too far away for my bow. any tips would be great thanks! :ninja:
     
  2. Cablebob

    Cablebob Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Where do they drink? is that as abundant? maybe you can setup on the water?
     
  3. Jofes

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    Also neighbor property, plenty of water in the area though its close to the arkansas river
     
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    Either that^^^ or get a mineral lick going and keep up on it. deer will love that
     
  5. Jofes

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    I assume you mean a dry blend, not a juice tipe substance?
     
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    Is it legal to bait in your state? Second watch where they enter and leave the property. Sound like your stand maybe better for an EARLY morning hunt with the correct walk in and setup...
     
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    Sounds like you are stuck in the cheap seats. You get to watch the game, but only from a distance. I would focus on a new spot. You are going to get frustrated there. Been there and done that. Good luck to you.
     
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    Decoy pre-rut.
     
  9. Jofes

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    yes baiting is legal. you think a decoy will bring them in close? any sugestions on a brand?
     
  10. Cablebob

    Cablebob Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I would ask the neighbor for permission. Tell them you are willing to give them some of the meat.

    Otherwise, I would get a mineral block and a corn pile going right away. It will take a bit for the deer to find it where you are.
     
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    The neighbor farms are leases for big bucks and big $ so they are not friendly from what i understand. you think the deer will attack a corn pile with all the alfalfa and soybeans?
     
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    Deer like seclusion and safety. so, yes, they will come eat your corn if you have it in a good spot. Truthfully, you should have gotten this going months ago. If you aren't picky and just want to shoot a deer, I'm sure you will get something to come into check it out.

    Also, I have never used it, But I've hear Monster Raxx scent blends can help bring in the deer. They have an apple blend and one with cherry scent. There is a sale going on forum members on their website. The promo code is in a thread somewhere.
     
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    jvanhees Die Hard Bowhunter

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    mineral and corn would work most likely
     

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