Scbasshunter Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 The spot where I shot my first deer with a bow is full of tracks and has good trails. It is on the way to a soybean field. It is in a pine thicket. It seems as though it is full of deer. I don't really know anywhere else on the land I hunt that I would want to hang my stand (I am sure there are a hundred good spots). My question is: If I shoot a deer there this weekend (or even don't but spook deer) in that spot, and go back every other weekend, will that be enough time to legitimitely hunt that one spot every time? I am thinking 2 weeks is enough time for a spot to refresh, but I also think that if you start killing or spooking deer, they will eventually figure out that that isn't a good spot to be hanging around. I guess once the soybean field goes bad, they may change their patterns? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngbuck06 Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Deer will patern us just as we patern them! I have seen this firsthand on our hunting club. Certain members of our hunt the same stands over and over and are always in the woods at the same time and leave the woods at the same time whether it morning or evening. So with that said in my own opionion i usually give about a week for a spot to refresh itself, but i will also try hunting it maybe in the morning this hunt and the evening the next, according to the weather, moon phase, etc. also later in the season it doesnt hurt to throw in a few mid-day hunts! You will be surprised at the activity after 11:00 am! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scbasshunter Posted August 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 I agree on the mid day hunt. Unfortunately, it's still getting into the 90's during the day here, so I don't even think the deer will be moving then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngbuck06 Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 I actually am getting a few pictures of does with fawns and a few small bucks around 12:30pm. but yes for right now i think your best bet would be an evening hunt according to the times of activity on my trail cameras. But then again you never know what may happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scbasshunter Posted August 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 I actually am getting a few pictures of does with fawns and a few small bucks around 12:30pm. but yes for right now i think your best bet would be an evening hunt according to the times of activity on my trail cameras. But then again you never know what may happen. What time are they coming through on your camera? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Sure deer can pattern people, and if they feel enough pressure they may become nocturnal in those places or move out completely. That said, have killed a buck from a stand in the morning and had the wife kill a buck the same afternoon out of the same stand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngbuck06 Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 the range is around 30 minutes before dark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scbasshunter Posted August 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Wtnhunt: You're talking about mature deer, correct? I'm still trying to get my first deer with a bow, whether it be a spike this weekend or a doe in 2 weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngbuck06 Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 well that is all of the deer that i have gotten on camera in the last two weeks have been moving late in the evening or all times of the night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scbasshunter Posted August 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 The deer moving a little before dark is more or less expected. I was just wondering if maybe I should sit all day. Looks like its still too warm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngbuck06 Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Well with the rain that we are getting all this week i think that the temps may drop and the deer still have to eat so if you dont mind a little water then i would go for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scbasshunter Posted August 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Look at my new post in the lounge that I just posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Wtnhunt: You're talking about mature deer, correct? Any deer can pattern you. All it takes is one smart old doe to blow things or an area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedjunkiejp Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 Take out the big Doe! Lol Shake it up, keep em guessing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scbasshunter Posted August 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 Buck only until Sept. 15th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetailfreak55 Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 I would stick to your morning and evening hunts unless your worried about spooking deer then you might consider sitting all day. Mental toughness would be the greatest feature especially if your in the heat. Just don't overhunt the stand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scbasshunter Posted August 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 I plan to get in there around 3 or 3:30 so I can take my time climbing and cool off/ settle down before the deer should be moving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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