6sixpoint_nobrows Posted October 6, 2005 Report Share Posted October 6, 2005 i have heard of ppl using lights but i dont really trust them....when i get in the stand its pitch black dark outside and i cant see a thing, i would like to use a small flash light but doesnt that spook deer?? how many of you guys use lights and do they spook deer or do they deer really not mind them? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerdanmagic Posted October 6, 2005 Report Share Posted October 6, 2005 Re: Mourning lights.... I wear a head light most of the time when entering or leaving a stand. There is 3 or 4 different settings on it, that let me control how brighth the beam is, and I normally have it just bright enough that I can barely see my trail. AS far as I know, it hasn't affected my hunting in any way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texan_Til_I_Die Posted October 6, 2005 Report Share Posted October 6, 2005 Re: Mourning lights.... If you have to use a light, a red filter on the lense helps a bunch. Much less spooky for the deer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted October 6, 2005 Report Share Posted October 6, 2005 Re: Mourning lights.... I use a light. If you're really afraid of spooking deer, use a green light or red light. To be honest, if a deer is within 100 yards of my stand or on my way to the stand, I'm afraid I'm going to spook that deer, and I don't care what color light you carry, that deer is going to spook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master_Chief Posted October 6, 2005 Report Share Posted October 6, 2005 Re: Mourning lights.... Good info on the lights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Bubbles Posted October 6, 2005 Report Share Posted October 6, 2005 Re: Mourning lights.... i carry a small pocket flas light just when i make the cut thre the woods, making sure i aint wanderin, good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illinoisbowhunter Posted October 7, 2005 Report Share Posted October 7, 2005 Re: Mourning lights.... I use a Mini Mag flashlight heading to my stand, I turn it on ONLY when I need to. The less it gets flashing around up in the tree the better. Deer can associate it with danger pretty quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DeerSlayer6379 Posted October 7, 2005 Report Share Posted October 7, 2005 Re: Mourning lights.... i just carry a little mag light all i need Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DeerSlayer6379 Posted October 7, 2005 Report Share Posted October 7, 2005 Re: Mourning lights.... what fun when u get in the woods in it black dark in ur not sure were ur at in the light gose dead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horst Posted October 7, 2005 Report Share Posted October 7, 2005 Re: Mourning lights.... I honestly quit trying to get into a stand before daylight.Ill sit in the truck and wait for to get just light enough to see. This way Im not crashing around in the dark tripping over brush and trying to find a stand.Im not shining a light around in the woods spooking things.And I see just as many deer as I used to trying to sneak in before daylight, and a lotta mornings I see more deer then i used to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted October 7, 2005 Report Share Posted October 7, 2005 Re: Mourning lights.... I carry a mini mag light, but only use it when I have to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTbowman Posted October 7, 2005 Report Share Posted October 7, 2005 Re: Mourning lights.... Your movement and noise is what spooks them. The light they have no clue about but it will catch there eye. They just stand a stare at the light until you get to close from what I have seen. I have walked right at deer after legal light to see how close I could get. 12 yards is my best so far. LOL Kinda like a deer in headlights thing... If its a matter of spooking deer or getting a stick in your eye or twisted ankle. Id opt for a light if its too dark. JMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimT Posted October 8, 2005 Report Share Posted October 8, 2005 Re: Mourning lights.... I would rather spook a deer then get a branch in the eye..So I use a mini mag light and a head lamp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdoc Posted October 8, 2005 Report Share Posted October 8, 2005 Re: Mourning lights.... my heart beats just a little slower when i have the flashlight---i guess i want to see what is getting ready to eat me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoyt03 Posted October 8, 2005 Report Share Posted October 8, 2005 Re: Mourning lights.... When i first read the title i thought this was going to be about mourning the death of something. In the morning I usually use a flashlight only when necessary like setting up a climber or something. I usually hunt familar areas so i know my way in pretty well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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