Having a downer season.
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Having a downer season.
I've been in one of my ladder stands since opening day here in Massachusetts, with very few exceptions; and yet, I have not seen one deer. I hear what sounds a deer walking only to find four very big Toms coming through; and, it's not legal to shoot them. I'm not really sure what has happened to the deer; but, I will not pass up any stand time I get. Being in the stand with no deer is better then being at work all day, anytime.
I did have a very nice 6 pointer show up in front of one camera; but, at 0400 in the morning. He and I were not coordinating our action very well.
I did have a very nice 6 pointer show up in front of one camera; but, at 0400 in the morning. He and I were not coordinating our action very well.
Terry
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I can relate from previous seasons. I have hunted in an area where I would see 10-15 deer a day. The wolves came in one winter and the following fall I saw 3 deer in 5 full days of hunting. Stayed like that for the last several years until I finally stood defeated and moved to another county to hunt.
If the deer sign is there, then the deer have to be there somewhere. But if there is little or no sign maybe it would be worth it to look else where.
Hope things improve soon.
Long
If the deer sign is there, then the deer have to be there somewhere. But if there is little or no sign maybe it would be worth it to look else where.
Hope things improve soon.
Long
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on a brighter note not to gloat but i was in the same situation for the past 2 weeks but i got a beautiful 8 point thismornin walked out 20 yards i i took care of him so dont get down things can change in a instant just be patient and persistant tdhe old saying good things come to those who are patient!!
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A lot of outside factors affect deer movement. If they have been there in the past in good numbers it might be a good idea to look around the area and see if something obvious has caused them to change patterns. It may be temporary (like changes in crop field planting) or it may be long term (like logging clearcuts). If temporary you might be good just to stick it out, if long term you may have to adjust your location.
wabi
I can relate
I have seen only 3 deer all season.
Perhaps a stand move is in order.
I have seen only 3 deer all season.
Perhaps a stand move is in order.
Scott
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They don't count them they "estimate" the deer population. I think that is code for making up a number that they think will sell licenses. Hang in there Moxie, it hasd been a strange year with all of the mast on the ground.planter wrote: PS.. Who does the deer count. Our F&G department says there are deer behind every tree. I say they're NUTS.. If I can't see them how do they count them!!
Bob
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I have four stands I use depending on the wind. I will be in one of them every chance i get. If I'm not there and they are; I blew it. Besides, the worst day in the stand is far better then the best day at work I know of. I'll keep hunting and who knows, the deer and I just might get our act together.
Terry
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