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Most hunters use scents to attract bucks. Remember that adult bucks responding
to scent invariably try to get downwind to check the scent and to detect
danger.
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Also remember that adult bucks try to remain in cover. You can setup in
the cover if you are sure the buck won't detect you.
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Try to position yourself crosswind of the buck's travel route to avoid
detection.
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If there is nearby cover the buck will use, and a more open area crosswind
of the cover, setup in the open area. Give the buck the cover while you
wait in the area it won't use, and where you won't be detected.
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You can also setup downwind of the buck's approach while luring the buck
to a position upwind of you.
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If you are archery hunting be sure to place the scent close enough for
a shot.
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If you have to setup upwind of the buck's approach take extreme precautions
to avoid detection.
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Don't put your stand in a direct line with the buck's line of travel; you
may be seen.
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For the same reason you should keep your stand site a comfortable distance
from the trail itself; far enough away to avoid detection, but close enough
for a shot.
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T.R. Michels
T.R. Michels is a nationally
recognized big game researcher, speaker and writer. He is the author of
the Whitetail, Elk, Turkey and Goose Addict's Manuals; and the Deer Addict's
Manuals. He is also the innovator of the Moon Indicator, which predicts
peak monthly movement of deer and elk, based on the forces of the moon;
the Daily Deer Movement Indicator, which helps hunters decide when and
where to hunt, based on current meteorological conditions; and the Rut
Phase Indicator, which helps hunters determine the stage of the rut, and
when and where to hunt, by the current deer activity and sign. T.R.'s latest
books, available for 2001, are the Deer Addict's Manual, Volume 7: Hunting
Tactic; the Scrape Addicts Manual; and the Outdoorsman's Cookbook, Volume
1 and 2.
Contact:
T.R. Michels
Trinity Mountain Outdoors
PO Box 284
Wanamingo, MN 55983
507-824-3296
Web: www.TRMichels.com
E-mail: trmichels@yahoo.com |
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List Of T.R. Michels Articles:
T.R. Michels
T.R. Michels is a nationally
recognized big game researcher, speaker and writer. He is the author of
the series Whitetail, Elk, Turkey and Goose & Deer Addict's Manuals
and the innovator of the Moon Indicator.
T.R.'s latest books, available
for 2001, are the Deer Addict's Manual, Volume 7: Hunting Tactic; the Scrape
Addicts Manual; and the Outdoorsman's Cookbook, Volume 1 and 2.
Contact:
T.R. Michels
Trinity Mountain Outdoors
PO Box 284
Wanamingo, MN 55983
507-824-3296
Web: www.TRMichels.com
E-mail: trmichels@yahoo.com |
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