what accessories will i need to go deer hunting if im not in a tree stand?
Question by Tyler N: what accessories will i need to go deer hunting if im not in a tree stand?
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Answer by Neville Humpworthy
If you are going to sit on the ground (this is still a stand - it's just not up in a tree) you'll want a cushion of some sort to sit on. The ground is cold and gets uncomfortable after a while, making it impossible to sit still. Some cover scent or scent blocker would be a good idea, too. I usually stick a few hand warmers, a rain poncho, a couple of peanut butter sandwiches, a grunt call, and some pruning shears to clear some sight lines into a day pack.
If you are going to still hunt (move through the woods VERY slowly, studying the landscape a step at a time) you'll want some very quiet clothing - fleece is good for this. A tree branch scraping up against some Carhartt's is really loud in the woods.
A deer's defenses are vision, hearing, and smell - be very conscious of those and you'll see deer.
BTW - Sandra forgets that part of our human "equipment" is a brain that allows us to develop and adapt tools and instruments to help us hunt. (Would she tell an otter not to use a rock to break open a mussel shell? The antis are just silly.)
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May 14th, 2010 - 10:20
I’m getting away from accessories and getting more into tactics here but it’s important points.
1. Scrape away the leaves from the base of the tree you’re sitting against. Not only will it allow you to move your legs without making noise but it will leave a good earth scent.
2. Try to find a tree that is as wide as your back. not only will that help in hiding your figure, it will protect you during rifle season because if it’s anything like our public land you can hear bullets go wizzing through the tree tops.
3. Try to get higher than the deer so they don’t see you as easily and it’s easier to shoot above the brush.
There’s really nothing you need other than a cushion and perhaps one of those umbrella/blinds that you can sit right in front of you to hide leg movements.
May 14th, 2010 - 10:37
A cushion to sit on if you want to sit on the ground. On of those folding camp chairs would work, too. Before you use one, decide if you want one with or without arms. Sit in it with all your gear and try moving around (bringing weapon up, aiming). How quiet is it? Does it squeak, do your arms rub the chair arms, etc. Deer have VERY good hearing.
May 14th, 2010 - 11:25
A cushion, Day-glow Orange cap and vest or jacket, gloves, deer call, lunch, Field dressing gloves to prevent getting CWD, 2 knives: 1 for removing all the scent glands, the other to open it up and free all the innards, a rope drag, good boots, small, light pair of binoculars, lots of patience and a pre-sighted in accurate firearm. Prop open the cavity with a small branch to speed cooling down tthe carcass.
Have fun and eat the meat whole. ie: DO NOT DISHONOR THE DEER BY MAKING SAUSAGE OUT OF IT.
May 14th, 2010 - 12:08
As both a wildlife photographer and an avid Whitetail bow and rifle hunter, I have written articles about stands and pre-season scouting of feeding areas, baiting (when allowed) and methods of the stalk.
Once you have determined where you intend to stand (and please, don’t just walk into the woods and pick a tree like so many hunters do), consider your lines of fire, clear an area where your moving will not alert the deer (they have excellent sensory organs and can see, smell or hear the slightest difference in their environment), and wear clothing that is free of your scent (I wash with non-scented detergent then put the clothing I’ll be wearing in a plastic bag filled with Baking Soda to remove all odors). Masking scents can also be used as a cover for the scent you will give out in a breeze. Sunlight and angle of terrain can cause your scent to drift upwards or downwards too (depending on which side of the ridge you might be on). Take into account wind direction because most deer will like to walk into the wind so they can detect smells as well… being on the ground is a definite disadvantage in this department with wary Whitetails.
If it is permitted in your area, using bait (this should be started well before you sit… at least a few days in succession to draw in the deer) is a good idea and may present you with a decent trophy.
Something insulated to sit on is always great because a damp clump of stump will play hell on your comfort level especially when you will have to sit VERY still for hours on end.
Blinds are nice but deer have to get used to them… I use what’s available in the form of ground cover… they are already used to it, it doesn’t smell different and it can provide you with some very good concealment if placed properly. A big concern when bow hunting is the ability to draw and swing your bow too… think about your rifle as well. You not only need a lane to shoot but a lane to put your rifle in when you shoot. Don’t over do the concealment.
How you walk and when you walk are also considerations. Time any movements with the noises that are around you… move if a squirrel is scampering across the leaves nearby or if the wind gusts and the leaves rustle. If you have a deer in your sight, don’t move if it is alert, only when it drops it’s head to feed (this is more difficult with several does also around… you won’t be able to move nearly as much if there are others present and that is more often the case).
There are probably a hundred things I could tell you that would improve your success but I can’t do that here.
Buy some hunting magazines… learn the habits of deer (they live in a 1/8th mile area most of their lives) and you will increase your chances tremendously.
Most of all, be aware of your surroundings… other hunters are excellent tools for directing the deer to you… take advantage of them and get into the woods early… real early.
One more thing that I preach… deer will go where hunters won’t.
Think about that.