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I went hunting Nov 14th for the md junior hunt and did not see one deer, for six hours afield, I thought I had a pretty good spot also. I used scent eliminators and sat behind some downed logs, going out in the morning darkness. Saturday the 28th is md gun opener, does anyone have any suggestions for me. I'm a 14 year old boy looking for his first buck. Thanks
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Six hours in the field is a pretty long day, but time in the field is a key element in hunter success. Very few bucks are shot by hunters sitting around a campfire sipping coffee. There is an old saying that hunter success is 10% just showing up, 10% hunting skill and 80% luck. Stay our there and good luck.
Study topo maps and aerial photos of the area you plan to hunt. Look for pinch points where for instance two field corners meet, or where a thin line of forest projects into or across a field. these areas give deer a sense of security and create paths that they will use as to stay in cover. Set up so you'll be down wind of these areas so not to be winded. If you are hunting forest land, find fresh buck sign where 1 or more deer trails meet and set up down wind of this. If you know where the local does spend their time, you can also set up 100 or more yards downwind of doe areas. Good luck on the 28, have fun and stay safe..
Thanks Cgull, i already tried the topo maps but none were available bacause the place I hunt is so deserted. I did find lots of buck rubs, in the woods, about ten, but din't see any. I will though try to get closer to the rubs. I don't know where the does hang but will look friday.
Thanks, your suggestions helped.
Paitence, (which you have) and a little luck and some coperation from the deer and you'll get em'.
Good Luck and Good Hunting !
MarylandHunter, you nailed the first key to success, and that is definitly patience. If you are finding scrapes, rubs, etc,,, you are possibly in a good area. Does right now are your key to finding your buck. Since you will be hunting the later season, where the bucks that are in rut late may still be running around, take the advice of the others that have posted and use in your plan. Since topos are not available, try using Google Earth and zoom into the area that you will be hunting to see the natural flow of the land. Look for thickets since the bucks will be hanging in them right now waiting for the hot doe to come by... Stay safe.
Thanks kdklaas, I think I will try to hit the hard brush and bottoms, these bucks are very elusive. Hopefully I will come back with pics and one less bullet.
The only thing you need to do is keep at it. You seem to have a good idea of what your doing, so good luck.
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Six hours in the field is a pretty long day, but time in the field is a key element in hunter success. Very few bucks are shot by hunters sitting around a campfire sipping coffee. There is an old saying that hunter success is 10% just showing up, 10% hunting skill and 80% luck. Stay our there and good luck.
Study topo maps and aerial photos of the area you plan to hunt. Look for pinch points where for instance two field corners meet, or where a thin line of forest projects into or across a field. these areas give deer a sense of security and create paths that they will use as to stay in cover. Set up so you'll be down wind of these areas so not to be winded. If you are hunting forest land, find fresh buck sign where 1 or more deer trails meet and set up down wind of this. If you know where the local does spend their time, you can also set up 100 or more yards downwind of doe areas. Good luck on the 28, have fun and stay safe..
Paitence, (which you have) and a little luck and some coperation from the deer and you'll get em'.
Good Luck and Good Hunting !
Thanks Cgull, i already tried the topo maps but none were available bacause the place I hunt is so deserted. I did find lots of buck rubs, in the woods, about ten, but din't see any. I will though try to get closer to the rubs. I don't know where the does hang but will look friday.
Thanks, your suggestions helped.
MarylandHunter, you nailed the first key to success, and that is definitly patience. If you are finding scrapes, rubs, etc,,, you are possibly in a good area. Does right now are your key to finding your buck. Since you will be hunting the later season, where the bucks that are in rut late may still be running around, take the advice of the others that have posted and use in your plan. Since topos are not available, try using Google Earth and zoom into the area that you will be hunting to see the natural flow of the land. Look for thickets since the bucks will be hanging in them right now waiting for the hot doe to come by... Stay safe.
Thanks kdklaas, I think I will try to hit the hard brush and bottoms, these bucks are very elusive. Hopefully I will come back with pics and one less bullet.
The only thing you need to do is keep at it. You seem to have a good idea of what your doing, so good luck.
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