TKLambert Posted October 24, 2007 Report Share Posted October 24, 2007 I have two stands that are just about impossible to get into in the AM without jumping deer. Deer are either feeding in the corn pile or bedded somewhere along the way. 4-wheelers are not an uncommon sound to deer where I am hunting. Do you think that riding the 4-wheeler close enough to the stand to get the deer to run off for a little bit and drive away and walk back in would work? Reason why I ask, is because both stands I have pictures of good bucks, and some are in the AM. Also I rode past a field today(afternoon) and ran the deer out while my buddy was trying to get in the stand and they came back and he got an 8 pt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearClaw Posted October 24, 2007 Report Share Posted October 24, 2007 Using corn is always a risk that when you come in in the AM, they are there waiting for you. I know, I busted 5 a few weeks ago right under my stand. Same scenario with corn and apples. You can try putting the corn maybe 100 yds up from your stand so they can feed while you get in your stand. Obviously you have to intercept them on their way back from feeding to bedding. I tried that with my feeder until the bears got to it. You can try another way in but that's not always possible but you will still bust them coming in. I wouldn't plan on the deer coming back in after you bust them. They might but the ones I busted didn't. In fact I saw zip the rest of the morning and that afternoon. That's a risk I don't take anymore. What I do is take some apples and crush them and hang them in a mesh bag for the scent to drift and take some corn to put out to stop them long enough for a shot. Deer are smart, we have to hunt smart! Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kraabel2003 Posted October 24, 2007 Report Share Posted October 24, 2007 I think it would be better if you could have someone drop you off on the wheeler and leave. if it works do it or just try it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chappy Posted October 24, 2007 Report Share Posted October 24, 2007 I think it would be better if you could have someone drop you off on the wheeler and leave. if it works do it or just try it That is a good tactic... I have the same problem sometimes on one of my hottest stands. I go in EARLY!!! I only hunt on the correct wind, and I don't mean a 2 mph swirler. It has to be 5-10 NE... Walk in as slow as possible taking slow steps. Try to walk like a deer would walk. Sure you may still jump deer or get blown at, but don't give up. Get settled in and you will be surprised what will come back in after the sun rises. Another thing, if it is possible is to rake out you path for a quieter approach. If you are walking through a bedding area you may want to change your path if possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bow_hunter101 Posted October 24, 2007 Report Share Posted October 24, 2007 I would try getting dropped off in a 4-wheeler. Roger Raglin always said don't walk anywhere you can drive. Walking in will spook the deer more than a truck of 4-wheeler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted October 24, 2007 Report Share Posted October 24, 2007 I think it would be better if you could have someone drop you off on the wheeler and leave. if it works do it or just try it If that is an option, would be the way to go. If not riding the 4 wheeler in and getting close could work too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodge4x4 Posted October 24, 2007 Report Share Posted October 24, 2007 You'd be better off having someone drive you in, dropping you off. . . and having you walk in while the 4-wheeler is still running and driving off. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKLambert Posted October 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2007 Most of the time I am alone when I hunt since I am in college. Wierd hunting times.. Every once in awhile I will have someone else with me, but most of the time I am alone. That why I brought up the idea of going by the stand and stop and then move off a little way, park, and then walk back in. So ill give it a shot and see how it turns out. All ill do is spook them either way. I just figured since they were more used to 4-wheelers than me, they may come back easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MossySNPR Posted October 24, 2007 Report Share Posted October 24, 2007 Common problem at this time of year. Simply arrive on stand 2 hours before daylight. Let the deer pass by you in the dark. When light rolls around, they will not have been spooked by your entrance. I do this almost every hunt this time of year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andrea Posted October 24, 2007 Report Share Posted October 24, 2007 I would think that getting there earlier would be the solution. AND staying longer than you normally would. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CampRAGS Posted October 24, 2007 Report Share Posted October 24, 2007 i agree get in your stand earlier, and wait it out till day light Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shockwave Posted October 25, 2007 Report Share Posted October 25, 2007 anytime you walk across an open field you risk jumping deer.. Maybe you could pick an alternate route to where you want to hunt. Even if it`s a few hundred yards out of your way it`s your while.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Newtson Posted October 26, 2007 Report Share Posted October 26, 2007 I've noticed that when I run into deer on the four wheeler they jump but tend to only go a little ways and dont blow....but when they jump when I'm walking they run and run Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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