Muzzyslanger Posted January 1, 2011 Report Share Posted January 1, 2011 Next hunting season I will have the opportunity to hunt for 5 days in Kansas . My dream hunt come true . My friends that went this year all tagged deer 150+ so I'm really pumped. But since I'm from Florida and only hunt in florida how should I prepare, and how do I keep from shooting this first deer I see thinking it's a giant since I've never seen anything above 125 in person ? Hunters let me know something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebohio Posted January 1, 2011 Report Share Posted January 1, 2011 first thing first get some really warm clothes. nothing like freezing your southern butt off to ruin your hunt. next check out some of these threads of people scoring bucks and give yourself a crash course. good luck on your hunt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted January 1, 2011 Report Share Posted January 1, 2011 Good advice from Mike. Field judging I look at 2 or 3 things right away, and are easy to judge: #1--are the antlers outside of the ears? Make sure your deer is clearly wider than his ears. #2--Are the tines longer than his ears? A deer's ear is about 7" long, so the G2's and 3's should be longer than his ears. #3--I look for mass. Do the main beams look heavy and is that carried out to the end. Do his ears get covered up by the main beams? After that I start looking for symmetry and number of points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need2hunt Posted January 1, 2011 Report Share Posted January 1, 2011 Also if your friends all tagged deer 150 and up and you have the opportunity to see the racks in person do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Andrus Posted January 1, 2011 Report Share Posted January 1, 2011 pretty impressive all killing 150 class deer....you bow hunting or rifle? be prepared for all temps. Have hunted in light jacket one day and then snow the next. have fun Kansas is awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widowmaker La Posted January 1, 2011 Report Share Posted January 1, 2011 Im from South Louisiana and have just started hunting the Mid West last season.The two main things IMO you need are CHAPSTICK,and WIND PROOF CLOTHING!!!!......LOL.....Man that wind NEVER stops blowing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointing_dogs_rule Posted January 1, 2011 Report Share Posted January 1, 2011 Also if your friends all tagged deer 150 and up and you have the opportunity to see the racks in person do it. Best advice given and really easy to do. the dog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoosierhunter Posted January 1, 2011 Report Share Posted January 1, 2011 Well just know ahead of time what your standard is going to be and then hold to it. If you set your goal at 140 inch buck and he walks out the first morning on the first day then kill him. Just like if a lesser buck walks out on the last night he should be passed. Too many hunters think that they HAVE to kill something when they pay to go on a trip. In reality eating a tag sandwich just saves you money because you don't have a taxidermy bill and a butcher bill! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzzyslanger Posted January 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2011 Well everyone , good news , I found out last night that my hunt will be guided so I'm not so worried about shooting a smaller deer . Plus my pastor who killed a 170 inch , ten point is bringing his horns for me to see tomorrow at church , so I'll het a better idea of what BIG looks like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m gardner Posted January 1, 2011 Report Share Posted January 1, 2011 I know that when I hunt deer that vary considerably from the body size that I'm used to hunting that I have trouble judging antler size. A 300 pound Kansas buck with a 150 inch rack may not look nearly as impressive as a 125 pound Florida buck with a 170 pound body. I've had trouble judging antlers because of body size on the Coues deer here in Az.. Judging distance is impossible too because they are half the size I'm used to seeing and seem twice as far away. I rely on a rangefinder more than ever now. I let a nice buck walk last fall because he looked 600 yards away. The rangefinder later showed that he had been 275. If you'll be wearing clothes different than you are used to practice to make sure your bowstring doesn't hit anything and you can mount the rifle if you are gun hunting. Good luck and have fun. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly Posted January 1, 2011 Report Share Posted January 1, 2011 Might want to check out a deer farm before they shed. http://www.sweetwaterdeer.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FSU_Seminole Posted January 1, 2011 Report Share Posted January 1, 2011 Well everyone , good news , I found out last night that my hunt will be guided so I'm not so worried about shooting a smaller deer . Plus my pastor who killed a 170 inch , ten point is bringing his horns for me to see tomorrow at church , so I'll het a better idea of what BIG looks like Congratulations Muzzy. I completed my dream hunt in Saskatchewan this past November. You will absolutely know a 150 inch deer from a 125. A 125 next to a 170 is no comparison. I know how you feel but after you get to camp you should see several mounts you'll know the difference. My first day on stand in Saskatchewan I saw a 200 inch absolute MONSTER bedded down near an old railroad. I had never seen anything like it in my life. I didn't get a shot on him because he was in thick cover & walked off. The next morning from that same stand I shot my deer which scored 193. I also shot a Muley that scored 150 inches. That 200 typical still gives me chills, it was unreal. My advice would be to take plenty of warm clothing. As much fleece & wind proof clothinng as you can. Layer them right & you should be fine. Also take a good pair of insulated boots, mits & stack up on your hard warmers from Wal Mart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeyenut Posted January 1, 2011 Report Share Posted January 1, 2011 Congratulations Muzzy. I completed my dream hunt in Saskatchewan this past November. You will absolutely know a 150 inch deer from a 125. A 125 next to a 170 is no comparison. I know how you feel but after you get to camp you should see several mounts you'll know the difference. My first day on stand in Saskatchewan I saw a 200 inch absolute MONSTER bedded down near an old railroad. I had never seen anything like it in my life. I didn't get a shot on him because he was in thick cover & walked off. The next morning from that same stand I shot my deer which scored 193. I also shot a Muley that scored 150 inches. That 200 typical still gives me chills, it was unreal. My advice would be to take plenty of warm clothing. As much fleece & wind proof clothinng as you can. Layer them right & you should be fine. Also take a good pair of insulated boots, mits & stack up on your hard warmers from Wal Mart. Where you on a guided hunt? If so, would you mind saying who the outfitter is and if you would recommend them (although if you saw a 200" typ and shot 193"er I think I know that answer)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntnfish Posted January 2, 2011 Report Share Posted January 2, 2011 Still waiting for my dream hunt. Good luck on your hunt next year. The thought of that hunt should keep ya going until next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FSU_Seminole Posted January 3, 2011 Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 (edited) Almost forgot to mention..............optics!!!!! Whatever you do if you are going on 1 of these dream hunts buy the best optics you can afford!!!!! Both rifle scope & binoculars. Please do not go anywhere with a 2,000 rifle & 100.00 scope & 100.00 binoculars. Huge mistake IMO. You'd be much better off hunting with a 399$ Weatherby or Savage with really nice glass. One of the guys I hunted with in Saskatchewan had to use our guide's rifle on the late afternoon hunts because he couldn't see through his scope those last 20 minutes of shooting light. Buckeye I just sent you a pm. Edited January 3, 2011 by FSU_Seminole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Bucknasty Posted January 3, 2011 Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 The deer are much, MUCH bigger there than anywhere in the South, especially Florida. Also, the age structure is much more natural, so you will probably actually see mature deer. Be sure to take several extra pairs of underbritches, because you'll need a new pair the first time you see a deer. When you see the first shooter buck, you'll need to take a water hose and clean out your shoes. Let me warn you, after hunting there, it will be really hard to get motivated to hunt at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texan_Til_I_Die Posted January 3, 2011 Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 Good advice on the quality optics. I might also add that practice makes perfect. Ammo is cheap compared to cost of the trip or the pain you'll feel if you miss that dream buck. Shoot, shoot, and then shoot some more. Shoot until you CAN'T miss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bucknut Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 Congratulations Muzzy. I completed my dream hunt in Saskatchewan this past November. You will absolutely know a 150 inch deer from a 125. A 125 next to a 170 is no comparison. I know how you feel but after you get to camp you should see several mounts you'll know the difference. My first day on stand in Saskatchewan I saw a 200 inch absolute MONSTER bedded down near an old railroad. I had never seen anything like it in my life. I didn't get a shot on him because he was in thick cover & walked off. The next morning from that same stand I shot my deer which scored 193. I also shot a Muley that scored 150 inches. That 200 typical still gives me chills, it was unreal. My advice would be to take plenty of warm clothing. As much fleece & wind proof clothinng as you can. Layer them right & you should be fine. Also take a good pair of insulated boots, mits & stack up on your hard warmers from Wal Mart. Did you shoot that Muley in Saskatchewan??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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