1. Whitetail Deer Hunting - Secrets - Tips - Tricks - Bowhunt
Whitetail Deer Hunting
Secrets - Tips - Tricks - Rifle - Bowhunt - Trophy Bucks
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Do You Love Deer Hunting?
Are you hooked on deer hunting? Do you day dream and think about deer all the time? Are you
always looking at new huntin' gear? Can't wait to get out to the field to scout and hunt deer?
Yep... you're bit with the disease! Read on...
10 Killer Tips for
Taking Monster Whitetail Bucks
Are you a deer hunter after that elusive monster buck? Are you sold out to getting one or do you just
dream about it? Have you taken a fair sized buck in the past and now want to plan for and map out
your tactics for that big one? Or perhaps you're new to deer hunting and want to maximize your
opportunity for taking a big buck?
It's going to be more difficult for the beginner to learn enough in a short time to take a monster
buck. So much of the knowledge about deer hunting (almost any kind of hunting, for that matter) is
learned over time. And, there's no education better than being out in the wilds seeing, experiencing,
reading signs, adjusting to seasons, weather and other factors.
I've put together the best tips gathered over years of experience, talking to successful hunters and
reading everything about deer hunting I can get my hands on. My personal deer hunting library
contains over 30 books on whitetail hunting alone, plus lots of other books on hunting and the
outdoors. Each year I add a handful more. I've distilled the best tips and tactics to present here.
Read them and heed the advice.
You must understand that your ability to harvest a big buck will completely rely on your willingness
to adjust your thinking, your tactics and your determination to find and ultimately shoot that animal
you have set your mind on killing.
Let's start the list of my 10 UNBEATABLE Tips that will lead you to that monster buck:
Taking Exceptional Deer Requires Using Exceptional Tactics. You won't bag a trophy by using
standard techniques that everyone else uses. In fact, it probably doesn't even matter if there are big
bucks in the area you hunt. The truth is that if you're using all the normal tactics you won't get the
monster. The really BIG bucks are old bucks. They don't grow old by falling prey to the normal
tactics the majority of hunters use. Make sense? You must use big buck tactics to consistently bag
big bucks.You must hunt where big bucks live! Now don't start groaning… it's so obvious, yet
2. how many days or seasons have you spent hunting in areas where you never saw a really big buck?
Part of bagging a huge buck is maximizing your chances of finding one or more. You must realize
that not all areas hold even one really big buck, let alone a few. But it is a fact that some parts of
different counties in the country hold many large bucks within a given area due to quite a few
factors. Things like cover, food sources and other nutrition, hunting pressure, and genetics play a
huge role in finding areas that hold big bucks. If your own scouting, or the testimonies from trusted
sources, can't verify the existence of large bucks in the area then your chances are getting real slim
for finding that monster buck. It is so obvious - but we sometimes deceive ourselves. We HOPE
they're there. If your overriding goal is to find that monster - you need to find out where they are
and hunt there. You can't shoot what doesn't exist.Be selective in what you shoot. Don't shoot small
bucks. Think about this - in most cases after you harvest your buck you're done for the season - so if
your goal is to shoot a monster why do you harvest a smaller one? Are you sold out to finding the
really big one? If so, let the smaller ones go, let them mature into bigger bucks, and wait for your
monster to appear. Most veteran hunters that shoot big bucks will tell you that the larger bucks
follow the smaller ones out because the big ones are much more weary. That's how they get to be
monsters. If you're satisfied with shooting a smaller buck than you set your goal to shoot, then
you're compromising and your interest and desire are lacking. One more thing on this tip: immature
deer hunters don't understand how the mature bucks think and end up taking the smaller bucks
because of it. If you're committed to taking the big one, don't take the first buck you see unless it
meets your goal.You'll find that big bucks will frequently have wet feet. Huh? Yep - find areas where
there is a creek bottom or low-land wet areas such as a swamp and other wetlands. Talk to the
experienced hunters who have shot big bucks…. most of them will tell you that big bucks like
to frequent the heavy cover and are loners in these areas. They like the thick cover the wetlands
produce because it gives them security. Also, deer are excellent swimmers. It is nothing for them to
swim major rivers, let alone creeks and lakes. When pressure increases the big bucks head for cover.
In fact, it is not unusual for islands in lakes to hold more than one large buck. You may have a hard
time approaching them but many a survey has shown that they hide out there.Stay away from the
crowds and your hunting buddies in the field. Is the area you hunt frequented by lots of other
hunters? Do you have to share access to these areas? The more human traffic in a given area the
less chance you have of finding that big ole buck. Obviously, your odds drop quickly for finding
trophy deer in a limited size area. Find an area more remote or that has limited access for others to
use. You must think of increasing your odds if you're going to find that big one and staying away
from others in the field will help you do that. Be a loner when you hunt for big bucks.Let the
experienced and successful hunters be your role models. It's no different than any sport hunting
supplies or avocation. If you want to be great, if you want the big prize, if you really want that big
buck you need to learn and do what other successful whitetail hunters have done to harvest their big
bucks. While no situation is identical, remember that the 1% or 2% of the top deer hunters are very
disciplined and have developed methods and skills that work consistently. They know and talk to
others about deer locations, sightings, behavior, etc. Luck has helped some over time but by and
large the hunters who take the big ones year after year know things you don't. Or perhaps they are
more persistent.Big, Old Bucks are unique and you must adjust your hunting accordingly. Some say
you have to treat them like a different animal or a different species if you're going to take one.
Besides being older, they're wiser, heavier, more mellow, slower, and much more deliberate in their
actions. The fact that they got to 4, 5, or 6 years old is an indication that they found a safe way to
exist and avoid the hunters. These big boys won't typically run at the slightest pressure - they may
hold tight. The younger, less experienced bucks will flee and possibly run into another hunter. I've
heard story after story about how smart the old bucks can be - they'll swim, crawl, hold tight in
cover, and use their natural color and stealth methods to avoid even the most experienced hunters.
You must use different tactics for these big boys. Prepare to use every sense that you have and
adjust your methods to maximize your odds of even seeing and shooting one.Can you predict the
actions of the buck you seek and can he predict or pattern your movements? No old buck is real
3. predictable - it just doesn't make sense that he'd live long if he was. So think outside the box, find
him where he is and use great skill to locate and take him. In the same way, don't you think that the
real weary bucks can pattern you as you go to your stand or blind, as you make noise going through
the woods, etc.? Avoid going to the same area a lot. Hunt different areas now and then. Big, old
bucks learn and adjust. You must do the same. Change up your plan of attack, the way you enter an
area, etc.Hunt long and often. There is no exception to this rule. Big bucks are seldom taken by
hunters who don't spend lots of time in the field. If you only hunt a couple hours in the morning and
a couple more in the evening you're missing some of the best hours to bag a big buck! Lots of B+C
bucks are taken in the late morning and noon hours. Surprised? While most hunters are heading to
lunch at the local diner or taking a nap, the more successful hunter that is set on taking a large buck
will stay in the field and be mindful that the big ones may be moving at this time. It's not unusual for
a big buck to be scared or pushed into other areas by hunters leaving in late morning. Also, during
the rut lots of large bucks have been seen checking their scrapes during the noon hour.And finally...
flexibility is the key to success. If you've been hunting an area and haven't seen any large bucks
there's a few reasons why. Could be your approach into the area, could be scent, could be your stand
placement, etc. There's an old saying that rings so true in these situations: "the definition of insanity
is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results!" If you're hunting the same
stand season after season, if you're not hunting long hours, if you have lots of hunting pressure in
the area, etc….. then doing the exact same thing over and over isn't likely to produce a big
buck. If that area doesn't hold big bucks you sure aren't going to harvest a big buck there. Be
flexible - change your tactics, change stand locations, do some more scouting, do some stalking, go
into the area from a different direction. Hunt alone. Be stealthy. Study the area. Get maps of the
area. Plan your attack. Figure out a way to hunt the heavy cover areas. Success comes to those who
adjust their thinking, then their actions.
So there you have it. The 10 KILLER Tips above are real nuggets. Please take time to study each tip
and truly assess where you're at in your quest for that elusive buck. You will be rewarded over time
for your diligence and attention to the details. Get out in the field, scout those areas, plan your
approach and tactics. Be mindful of weather changes and other factors that will put deer on the
move.
All the best with your hunting,
DeerHunter
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Information, Skills & Hands-on Experience.....
The foundation for a successful hunt.
Ever thought about how to maximize your deer hunting experience? I mean, if you're going to spend
hundreds, if not thousands of $$ on guns, bows, clothing, stands, accessories, leases, travel, meals,
tags, etc.... then do you leave your brain at home? Have you spent even a portion of your deer
budget on information?
4. Are you feeding your brain with new information, fine-tuning your understanding and learning the
tips and techniques of the experienced hunters?
I'm not trying to be cute - but seriously - how many times have all of us quickly dropped a few
hundred $$ on new equipment or the like but haven't taken the time to sharpen our knowledge or
skills about what it is we're trying to do. Now, don't get me wrong - I'm tempted with all the new
gear all the time. I sometimes don't take a real long time to "justify" my want (not need) of those new
items.
I will be the first to admit that if I spent as much time on the archery range or gun range as I do
shopping for new equipment at the stores and online then my shot placement and consistency would
improve without a doubt!
I am an information junky - I must have 10 or more books specifically on deer hunting within reach
of me right now as I type this.... and piles of magazines and articles I've saved over time. I study
deer hunting, I read about what others are doing, I study deer patterns, etc.
My goal is to go into the field with a very good understanding of what has worked for others over
time. If I see a pattern emerging then I know how to adapt - at least to a point. My ultimate goal is to
enjoy the experience the most by putting myself into position where the big bucks are. It's a lot more
fun to be in the field and see deer and have the option of taking the one you want.... than seeing
nothing or few.
We often have to take vacation time and make all kinds of special arrangements to be in the field for
just a few days a year. Why not invest in your knowledge and, ultimately - your positive experiences -
by reading, learning and honing those skills you already have. Maximize your time in the field - and
increase the quality of your hunting experience with a little additional knowledge.
I like to think of it this way - if you're a soldier going into Iraq, Afghanistan or any battle area - you
don't just strap on a rifle and venture out. You train, you learn, you know how to "read" situations,
your fine-tune your senses and skills way before entering that battle theater.
I just talked to the son of a good friend of mine. He's an Army sharpshooter. The training they go
through is amazing. The discipline they have is unbelievable. The knowledge they have of their
environment, their equipment, their enemy, their limits - is top-notch.
Do the same with your deer hunting skills and knowledge. I promise you - you won't regret the
additional knowledge once you get to the field. It may just give you that "edge" that is the difference
between getting skunked and bringing home that buck you've been dreaming of.
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