I have two bachelor herds scouted and there are some nice deer in each group. The problem is they like to bed mid morning on a big mountain that has nothing for cover other than some waist high sage. They like to bed about 1/2 to 2/3 of the way to the top. There is very little topography for cover. I will of course come in from above but it's a big mountain and circling around and coming from the top could take all day. I'll close in with sock feet too. Got any additional stalking tips for me? This is gonna be tough.
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DallanC
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Keep a close eye on the wind
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Kirby
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Knee, and hand pads. with low brush, you'll need to stay low, and that means sore knees and hands. Make sure you have a marker to where they are, things change when you are coming in from a different direction. If they are always bedding on the hill, would it be possible to go up the hill first, watch them come up, and then make your move? you'll already be above them, no need to circle. Watch the wind, always. if you have a good friend(trustworthy to not shoot them out from under you), have them watch them, and make sure they don't move when your on your stalk. Good luck.
Kirby
When in doubt, floor it.
Diplomacy is the art of saying "nice doggy" until you find a big stick.
Kirby
When in doubt, floor it.
Diplomacy is the art of saying "nice doggy" until you find a big stick.
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OSOK
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Where are they moving to feed?
LAST EDITED ON Aug-18-05 AT 09:55AM (MST)[p]From what I can tell they feed very nearby on bitterbrush that is mixed in with the sage. There is so much feed this year that I am having a tough time figuring out exactly where. They just seem opportunistic and feed where ever they are. They are definitely not travelling far between feed and bed. I've seen them get up out of bed, walk 5 feet, feed for several minutes and lay right back down. They seem to be eating and sleeping in pretty much the same area. There is water everywhere too.
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n2chukar
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Waist high sage = ideal stalking. You have to go veeeeeeeery slow. Take your shoes off and think Native American. If our state allows it, have a buddy guide you in with a radio -- make sure you have an ear piece. Go slow and you'll get one. Wait for them to stand up, draw and "WHACK!"
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AZbowhntr
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Where are they going for water? I agree that with waist high sage it should be good stalking. Just go as slow as possible. And always know where you are compared to them. Good luck.
ELKMASTER101
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sneek in, dig in, and wait.
Just remember two things about the wind. Usually before dawn, the wind is cooling and moving DOWNHILL. When the sun comes up and the wind is warming, it rises UPHILL.
So if you plan to sneak in and wait for them to come to you, wait on the other side of the hill until the sun comes up.
Michael~All Gods creatures welcome... right next to the mashed potatoes and gravy.
So if you plan to sneak in and wait for them to come to you, wait on the other side of the hill until the sun comes up.
Michael~All Gods creatures welcome... right next to the mashed potatoes and gravy.
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Hawkk33
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When you think your going slow enough go slower. I had an opp at 2 bedded 4x4's and got within 7 yards, but they were bedded in heavy sage/bitterbrush and I got impatient and tried to get even closer instead of sitting down and waiting them out and BAM horns and deer a** is what I got for my troubles.
The sock routine worked like a charm, sticker, rocks and whatnot make you really slow down (don't lose your boots like I did).
I have since made a pair of stalking socks and they work really really well.
The sock routine worked like a charm, sticker, rocks and whatnot make you really slow down (don't lose your boots like I did).
I have since made a pair of stalking socks and they work really really well.
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Elkeholic
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The best thing would be to wait them out, but if that is not possible, try and wait for a stormy night/morning where the rain, thunder & lightning will aid in noise control. Also how many are in there, if there are two or more, times the noise level by that devide by nearley impossible and be that quiet. I really think your best chance is to try and hold up where they have been spotted feeding, get in there and find a spot where you can see and adjust as needed. It may take some time and for all the planets to align, but it happens.
There is a reason they call it Hunting, and not Killing
There is a reason they call it Hunting, and not Killing
