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Posted: 11/25/2014 9:36:29 AM EDT
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I like to be in place in my stand, settled in and quiet before the sun comes up. That first hour is usually the best, but over the years I have shot a lot of deer in VA around 10:00-11:00am.
Probably has a lot to do with your spot, too, as to when they are moving around, to and from food / bedding areas, and being pushed from one place to another. |
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Posted: 11/25/2014 9:55:05 AM EDT
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I like to be in place in my stand, settled in and quiet before the sun comes up. That first hour is usually the best, but over the years I have shot a lot of deer in VA around 10:00-11:00am. Probably has a lot to do with your spot, too, as to when they are moving around, to and from food / bedding areas, and being pushed from one place to another. Me too. It seems like that 10am-11am hour is when I get my best opportunities for the morning hunt in my AO but yeah, I do need to be in my spot several hours before if I expect to see any deer. For the afternoon hunt, it seems like ~1 hour before sunset is when the deer come out in my area. Kind of a pain because you end up gutting and dragging in the dark. |
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Posted: 11/25/2014 12:36:49 PM EDT
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I hunted Saturday and Sunday until about 7:30ish, did I give up too soon? Saturday morning was COLD. I would suggest investing some better gear to battle the cold. I would sit until at least 10. I see a good percentage of morning deer between 9 and 11am. |
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Posted: 11/25/2014 1:26:16 PM EDT
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I would suggest investing some better gear to battle the cold. I would sit until at least 10. I see a good percentage of morning deer between 9 and 11am. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I hunted Saturday and Sunday until about 7:30ish, did I give up too soon? Saturday morning was COLD. I would suggest investing some better gear to battle the cold. I would sit until at least 10. I see a good percentage of morning deer between 9 and 11am. I was wearing a lot of clothes but thanks. Wyoming native here. |
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Posted: 11/25/2014 4:26:24 PM EDT
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Toughen up!!!
Jk, but seriously.... Stay in tree longer next time or don't bother getting up early to hunt for an hour. |
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Posted: 11/25/2014 4:28:40 PM EDT
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Toughen up!!! Jk, but seriously.... Stay in tree longer next time or don't bother getting up early to hunt for an hour. I don't have a tree stand, I was lying on the ground behind a ground blind in 15 degrees. |
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Posted: 11/25/2014 4:37:32 PM EDT
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For the afternoon hunt, it seems like ~1 hour before sunset is when the deer come out in my area. Kind of a pain because you end up gutting and dragging in the dark. Agree, and that's why I seldom hunt in the afternoon. I hate dressing a deer in the failing light, or using a headlight to see by. If I was younger and more eager that wouldn't be a problem, but I'm middle-aged and cranky. 
Underarmor rocks to keep out the chill, and a good seat/mat will keep you off of the cold ground if you are down low. One place where I hunt, I use one of those little fold-up three legged stools that swivels. Keeps me upright (more comfortable), and off the cold ground. A tree stand is better, but sometimes it isn't an option. |
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Posted: 11/25/2014 5:18:12 PM EDT
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Depends on where they are coming from, I'm sure.
I've been ready to leave the stand before, but stayed just because I was surfing Arfcom and ending up seeing several around 10-11am-ish. |
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Posted: 11/25/2014 5:52:12 PM EDT
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I hunted Saturday and Sunday until about 7:30ish, did I give up too soon? Saturday morning was COLD. 7:30 IMO is way to early , like others have said 10-11 seems to be a active time. I killed my 8pt at 10:20am he was bedded down but a smaller 8pt I Iet walk by pushed him up. I get cold easy so I carry extra clothes with me so I don't sweat on my hike to my spot. |
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Posted: 11/28/2014 6:50:25 PM EDT
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I plan on setting up around 7, 7:30 as opposed to killing myself getting up at 5AM and being on the ground at 6.
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Posted: 11/28/2014 7:36:45 PM EDT
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I try to be in place by 6:15. I schwacked a doe this morning at almost exactly 8:00 today.
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Posted: 11/28/2014 8:13:39 PM EDT
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I try to be in place by 6:15. I schwacked a doe this morning at almost exactly 8:00 today. What's your location, I'll be hunting in southern Fauquier county. |
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Posted: 11/29/2014 2:05:38 PM EDT
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Got a doe this morning around 7:45
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Posted: 11/29/2014 4:14:52 PM EDT
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Got a doe this morning around 7:45 Congrats! Near Radford, BTW. |
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Posted: 11/29/2014 4:38:23 PM EDT
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Got a doe this morning around 7:45 Congratulations! 
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Posted: 11/29/2014 4:41:09 PM EDT
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Man I've got like 6 more tags to fill and no place to go.
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Posted: 11/30/2014 11:49:43 AM EDT
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Man I've got like 6 more tags to fill and no place to go. You're welcome to come try late muzzleloader with me. I have solid dibs on some private land near Radford. |
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Posted: 12/1/2014 8:43:11 AM EDT
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Got a doe this morning around 7:45 Congratulations! Thanks, man. I'm told there should be another rut in a few weeks, I'll head back out soon. |
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Posted: 12/1/2014 8:54:50 PM EDT
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I only have time to hunt on bad weather days now, thought I would be able to hunt Tuesday but have to finish today's job on the inside tomorrow
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Posted: 12/1/2014 10:04:23 PM EDT
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got mine a little before 8 on saturday morning
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