cray8705 Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 The land that I primarily hunt on is about 55 acres, half of it is timber and the other half is prairie. The land owner has trails through the prairie and they have a wagon that they pull with a Kubota RTV and give prairie rides. Does anyone think this bothers deer? I try not to mess around in the woods a hole lot. I get my stands up and things ready and then pretty much stay out. Some people tell me that the deer are probably use to the kubota noise and that shouldn't bother them? Anyone have any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 Don't think that's much of a concern. Maybe not desirable, but not a show-stopper. I think what deer mostly dislike is change. Routine noise-makers like the Kubota shouldn't be an issue with most of your deer. What I worry about in cases like yours is the new buck that's trailing through the area during the rut when your buddy comes sailing through. That's going to be an issue! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuz Doctor Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 i think i'd hang in the timber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan Givan Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 Yeah deer get used to the sights, sounds, and smell of farm equipment and atv's. I wouldnt worry about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthehuntinman Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 It won't bother they deer they will get use to it after a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger-Hunter Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 If you can, take a gander of him going through the prairie and see if he kicks up a few deer - where do they run to. If into the woods you might find a new place to hang a stand. Just a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 The land that I primarily hunt on is about 55 acres, half of it is timber and the other half is prairie. The land owner has trails through the prairie and they have a wagon that they pull with a Kubota RTV and give prairie rides. Does anyone think this bothers deer? I try not to mess around in the woods a hole lot. I get my stands up and things ready and then pretty much stay out. Some people tell me that the deer are probably use to the kubota noise and that shouldn't bother them? Anyone have any thoughts? So on these "prairie rides", I'm thinking that kids and even adults are not just riding, but are probably occasionally a bit loud with talking and laughing and such. I'm sure the drone of the Kubota doesn't bother the deer a whole lot, or at least that's what I have noticed about deer that live in farming areas. However, human voices approaching are often a whole different matter. Doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ildrhntr Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 I don't think it bothers them too much. Besides I have been on walks with my wife before and the deer on our road don't run off unless we stop and look. If we keep our pace up and talking to each other they just watch till will pass and go back to eating Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimPic Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 They do get used to them but I've seen them change their patterns because of them. The people that have a cabin across the road from mine ride ATV's all the time and I've watched deer coming thru my property stop to look over across the road at their cabin. They've also noticed a decline in deer sightings on their property in recent years...mine have increased Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hungry hunter Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 Forget the Kubota and hunt, the deer will or already are used to it. Enjoy the woods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawgitall Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 I hunted in SE Ohio and I was amazed at how deer became used human traffic on small farms with 4 wheelers, tractors etc. They seemed to be aware; but did not spook until people got off the vehicles. I saw a large doe through a patch of woods. She thought I could not see her and remained still even when I came within 20 yards(I was on a 4 wheeler). She was absolutely fine until I got off the 4 wheeler; then she bolted. She never would have spooked if I would have kept going. A 130 class buck did a similar thing. I rode by him in a thicket 3 times and did not know he was there. Not until I stopped did he get up and bolt. He was fine as long as he kept moving. I learned a lot in my first year hunting on small farms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemodeerhuntersneighbor Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 Just as long as they aren't riding while your hunting it shouldn't affect you much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 I'd use the noise to my advantage. If your going to your stand and they are giving out rides, that noise should cover your noise. Also I'd use those praire trails to get to and from my stands if thats avaiable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloodtrails Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 i think i'd hang in the timber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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