Hey guys,
Well, over the weekend, I picked up a deer tag, borrowed my dads truck, and took my bow out into the Olympic National Forrest.
I didn't get anything, but I had a lot of fun, and going to try to get out there every day I can for the rest of the season.
What are some things I can do to maximize my chances of getting a deer, from the standpoint of just not scarring them away? I think yesterday I was too impatient, and moved around too much, instead of just slowly working my way into a good spot, and parking my butt there for an hour or two. Since I wasn't sure how far from the truck I was going to be, I brought a day pack with some food, water, and a few other things that I probably wouldn't bring this time.
Sorry for the rambling. I guess my questions can be summed up with:
- Where are some good places to wait for the deer? Am I looking for lots of sign like droppings and where they rubbed up against a tree? Trying to find their food/water?
-My backpack is sort of a dark silver color. Should I try to find something else? Wrap it in a dark green shirt? Am I over thinking the color issue?
- As far as food, what are some of the things you guys like to eat when you're hunting? I'm at a loss here because I try to eat healthy, but don't want to carry a cooler around for grilled chicken? Just looking for some suggestions.
Thanks guys,
Chris "the Kayak-Man" Johnson
Well, over the weekend, I picked up a deer tag, borrowed my dads truck, and took my bow out into the Olympic National Forrest.
I didn't get anything, but I had a lot of fun, and going to try to get out there every day I can for the rest of the season.
What are some things I can do to maximize my chances of getting a deer, from the standpoint of just not scarring them away? I think yesterday I was too impatient, and moved around too much, instead of just slowly working my way into a good spot, and parking my butt there for an hour or two. Since I wasn't sure how far from the truck I was going to be, I brought a day pack with some food, water, and a few other things that I probably wouldn't bring this time.
Sorry for the rambling. I guess my questions can be summed up with:
- Where are some good places to wait for the deer? Am I looking for lots of sign like droppings and where they rubbed up against a tree? Trying to find their food/water?
-My backpack is sort of a dark silver color. Should I try to find something else? Wrap it in a dark green shirt? Am I over thinking the color issue?
- As far as food, what are some of the things you guys like to eat when you're hunting? I'm at a loss here because I try to eat healthy, but don't want to carry a cooler around for grilled chicken? Just looking for some suggestions.
Thanks guys,
Chris "the Kayak-Man" Johnson