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It says under the Topic "General hunting boards" "This is the place to ask questions" and I must Wonder:
I do not know what the population of whitetail are outside of my area; however those of you who see very few deer and are unhappy with your sightings do any of the following?
Scout:
After snow is on the ground to determine deer population from tracks, bed downs, feeding areas, and trails?
During the Winter months when the ground is bare and the leaves are off the trees to expose the rubs, scrapes, beaten trails and other deer sign?
Hunt for shed antlers after the season?
Put out trail cams?
Improve skill level:
Follow good proven hunting practices and methods and spent an sufficient amount of time honing your basic hunting skills through reading talking to veteran hunters etc. I don't mean watching TV hunting shows which teach very little.
Improve habitat:
Do anything to promote deer food and cover and I don't mean putting out a salt block or pouring out some "magic" product hope for a miracle.
Be truthful and if you do the above and determine the deer population is very low in the area WHY DO YOU HUNT THERE then complain?
I do not know what the population of whitetail are outside of my area; however those of you who see very few deer and are unhappy with your sightings do any of the following?
Scout:
After snow is on the ground to determine deer population from tracks, bed downs, feeding areas, and trails?
During the Winter months when the ground is bare and the leaves are off the trees to expose the rubs, scrapes, beaten trails and other deer sign?
Hunt for shed antlers after the season?
Put out trail cams?
Improve skill level:
Follow good proven hunting practices and methods and spent an sufficient amount of time honing your basic hunting skills through reading talking to veteran hunters etc. I don't mean watching TV hunting shows which teach very little.
Improve habitat:
Do anything to promote deer food and cover and I don't mean putting out a salt block or pouring out some "magic" product hope for a miracle.
Be truthful and if you do the above and determine the deer population is very low in the area WHY DO YOU HUNT THERE then complain?