I run into the same problem every year.Once the bucks lockup with the does after a week or so my deer sightings pretty much stop.Ive read over and over hunt close to food sources after the rut.Well the only viable food source we have here in ontario is winter wheat.Does anybody hunt in the middle of forests for late season november 25th-december 31st?
Or is evryone still hunting field edges/food sources for late season.
Ive filled my doe tag and im now holding out for a decent buck any thoughts.
Thank you
Post Rut/late season
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I find that taking some time and scouting the areas around the food sources can really pay off.
Look for trails coming in to/out of the food sources or fields. If you can locate these trails and set up inside the edge allong the trail you might get a shot at a deer travelling to/from thier bedding area or food source.
In my experience it seems deer are more comfortable when inside the wooded areas and are more likey to walk past you as opposed to setting up on the edge of a field.
Placement of your stand/blind are key and if you are on a trail that isnt travelled to often your sightings will be few and far bewteen. Scouting this time of year isnt too tough as the fresh new snow makes it obvious when the deer are travelling.
Look for trails coming in to/out of the food sources or fields. If you can locate these trails and set up inside the edge allong the trail you might get a shot at a deer travelling to/from thier bedding area or food source.
In my experience it seems deer are more comfortable when inside the wooded areas and are more likey to walk past you as opposed to setting up on the edge of a field.
Placement of your stand/blind are key and if you are on a trail that isnt travelled to often your sightings will be few and far bewteen. Scouting this time of year isnt too tough as the fresh new snow makes it obvious when the deer are travelling.
hunting falls off like that too here in Northern Ohio where I hunt. After shotgun season this week I'll hunt mostly mornings here, my sightings are about 4-1 in favor of morning hunts.
I'll hunt around accorn sources and trails to bedding areas. I wish I would have takin one of the smaller Buck's I'd passed on now
I'll hunt around accorn sources and trails to bedding areas. I wish I would have takin one of the smaller Buck's I'd passed on now
my member name used to be kev until I changed my e-mail. member oct. 18, 2003
I think a portable stand can be a good idea, even if you don't see anything where you place it you may get an idea of where they are travelling and you could always set up there.
Ground blinds are good choice too, When using ground blinds you need to be very observant about your actions, scent, movement and keep your eyes open.
The drawback i have seen with ground blinds are visibility and a big thing is scent control. Your scent will linger very close to the ground.
Make sure if you are usuing a ground blind you keep your movements to a minimum. Being on the ground will put you right in the sight lines of deer. Only move when they arent looking and be very still even when you don't see any animals close by.
It can get pretty cold using a ground blind in late season
Ground blinds are good choice too, When using ground blinds you need to be very observant about your actions, scent, movement and keep your eyes open.
The drawback i have seen with ground blinds are visibility and a big thing is scent control. Your scent will linger very close to the ground.
Make sure if you are usuing a ground blind you keep your movements to a minimum. Being on the ground will put you right in the sight lines of deer. Only move when they arent looking and be very still even when you don't see any animals close by.
It can get pretty cold using a ground blind in late season