Grumpa Joe
11-01-2010, 10:05 AM
Usually, when I go hunting I do research before I go out (Google Earth, topo maps). When I get into the area I want to hunt I confirm that the spot I have ID is actually suitable and not occupied by other hunters. I typically park and hike favourable looking areas like ridges and natural travel corridors. I have had success finding and taking animals using these methods.
Due to work and home responsibilities I usually end up doing 1 or 2 day hunts. Because of this I haven't done a lot of patterning of specific animals. Having spotted an animal that you want to target what are the best ways of patterning the behaviour/daily routine? Are the techniques successful on specific speicies (like mule deer for example) or do they work on various species? If you spot an animal in a particular area at a particular time of day will you likely see them again under the same circumstances on a daily basis or do they cycle every several days?
Any helpful suggestions would be appreciated as I am trying to expand my knowledge on the various methods of hunting and there are many knowlegeable, experienced hunters on this sight willing to share good information.
Frontier
Due to work and home responsibilities I usually end up doing 1 or 2 day hunts. Because of this I haven't done a lot of patterning of specific animals. Having spotted an animal that you want to target what are the best ways of patterning the behaviour/daily routine? Are the techniques successful on specific speicies (like mule deer for example) or do they work on various species? If you spot an animal in a particular area at a particular time of day will you likely see them again under the same circumstances on a daily basis or do they cycle every several days?
Any helpful suggestions would be appreciated as I am trying to expand my knowledge on the various methods of hunting and there are many knowlegeable, experienced hunters on this sight willing to share good information.
Frontier