ChasinTail Posted September 29, 2008 Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 I see alot of does around the property but usually they are out in fields well beyond my bow range. Are than any sure fire techniques for bringing does closer? I have tried doe bleats with mixed and limited success. It seems like they are not as smart (or not as instinctive) as mature bucks, but they seem to have me outsmarted! =) I have hunted areas where they travel into these areas too but they always seem to just pop up on in the middle of the pastures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazylegz70 Posted September 29, 2008 Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 and for some reason, I think does are alot smarter than old bucks...Maybe im wrong here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirage Posted September 29, 2008 Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 I think a mature doe is hard to beat! They have a better understanding on what it takes to live they dont go crazy during the rut like bucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizz Posted September 29, 2008 Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 I know one thing I'll do before the season gets going is set out some kind of attractant in close proximity to where I plan on putting a stand, such as deer kane or some other form of minerals. If there are deer using paths in and around where you plan to hunt it shouldn't take long for them to find that sweet little treat. Then once the season roles around you'll get deer who will continue to visit that area, even if it hasnt remained fresh, to see if they can't find something else. Keep in mind it only works for the first week or so of the season b/c after that the acorns and apples start falling and more often than not the deer change their patterns to accomidate the food sources. Almost every year I have done this I have been able to harvest an early season archery doe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 I don't know that there's anything sure fire when it comes to whitetail, but I will tell you that I've had good success early in the season using a doe in heat can. I think the momma does think the sound these cans make are a fawn in distress. I've called in more than a few does with that call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13littleones Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 Put a blind out in the middle of the field a wait a few weeks to use it, the deer will be checking it out at night and over time ignore it as any danger. Two years ago just before the season started my dad covered his bush hog with bright blue tarp as it set in the middle of the field, and believe me, nothing could miss that thing. My buddy was upset it was there and wanted to remove the tarp. Boom 2 days later he shot an 8 ptr. feeding next to the tarp. My buddy even forgot it was there until I reminded him of it lol..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 I like my Doe Tips sauteed with butter, fresh garlic minced, and chives over egg noodles;) As far as hunting them goes....I've seen my best results come from being where they want to go before they get there. Next best result came from a primos can call I had left on my dashboard which I assume had been damaged by the sunlight and had a higher pitch than when it was new(more like a fawn bleat). Next best result was a knight&hale fawn bleat call that if used sparringly had them coming in looking...but they were seriously on high alert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texan_Til_I_Die Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 Are the fields fenced? If they are, and there is a gate that you can leave open, try that. It won't take long before the deer start using the open gate (a man made funnel) to enter and leave the field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backwoods07 Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 Are the fields fenced? If they are, and there is a gate that you can leave open, try that. It won't take long before the deer start using the open gate (a man made funnel) to enter and leave the field. YUP!! We had a fenced in corn field with one broken fencepost. We put a cam there and you would not believe how many pictures we got!! We have 3 stands on our farm that rely on our broken fence or gate and have shot a doe out of all of them in the past two years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChasinTail Posted September 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 Are the fields fenced? If they are, and there is a gate that you can leave open, try that. It won't take long before the deer start using the open gate (a man made funnel) to enter and leave the field. There are a few spots where the fence is broken down. One is in an open area where I guess only a ground blind would work. The other area is right up against some really thick stuff where I'm sure they are approaching but never see anything when I sit there. Like I said before, they always seem to pop up right in the middle of the field! I assure you I am not sleeping in my stand either!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backwoods07 Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 It's tricky finding the ONE spot that deer enter the field. If your land is anything like ours, there are about a dozen spots that they may enter, and because of our hilly terrain, deer sometimes just "pop up." Try to find the most used one, and if you stay persistent, you might just get lucky. I know how frustrating it can be, trust me!! Other than relying on good timing, try using a doe decoy to bring em in or possibly some Tinks Draw 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shockwave Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 Pay attention to where they enter and exit fields..If you know where their bedding areas are, thats a plus for you..Also don`t be afraid to hunt a little deeper in the woods instead of on the edge of a field..Bucks tend to linger behind and come out a little later than the does do.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowtech_archer07 Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 I've used a doe in heat can as well with great success. I had 2 does at 60 yds a couple of years ago and called them both in to shooting distance. Also, I think a old wary doe is as smart or smarter than a big ol buck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOYTnMUZZYboy Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 Like others have said does are very tricky animals to harvest, exp. when there is a bunch of them. I had 14 does march on past me lastyear at 20 yards. I waited untill the last doe was about 25 yards picked up my bow and put the hamma down. You just gotta out smart them and get lucky all at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 Keep in mind that whitetail are creatures of habbit. They have a trail comming into that field somewhere. You need to setup a couple of eveings and see where they are comming in at. They should come in at the same location pretty consistant until rut. Setup about 20 yards from that spot. They may trick you and come out to far off the trail for a shot. Stick with it. They will be back on their normal trail again..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bghunter777 Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 If legal corn! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly Posted October 3, 2008 Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 Sounds like the deer are moving into the fields at random areas. Just keep playing the muscial chairs game and you'll get the right one sooner or later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOYTnMUZZYboy Posted October 3, 2008 Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 Come out hunting with me, I seem to be a doe magnet this year lol :D:D I took two yesterday morning and could of had atleast one more tonight out of the 5 I saw walk past me at 15 yards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born4it Posted October 3, 2008 Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 I don't know any surefire tactics, but I shoot does every year, a lot of times around natural funnels. Just figure out places they like to frequent, whether it be by looking for tracks, bedding areas, droppings, or whatever else you figure out to let you know where they're comfortable being. The fence idea is a good one too... Just think about the idea of what you're actually doing. You're giving them an easier way to get somewhere. If you can figure out any way to give deer and easy route that doesn't totally open everything up and still provides cover, you can find some nice success. Good luck, Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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