Expand Your Deer Hunting Area
There will be times throughout the deer hunting season that normal tactics dry up. This can be due to added pressure on the deer. This may be a change in deer behavior such as the beginning of the rut. It can also be related to changing food sources. When this occurs, it is time to expand the deer hunting area. Having a good knowledge of how the property is setup comes into play.
Pressured Deer
When the pressure increases, deer will often avoid normal travel areas and relocate. This does not mean that they will completely move out of the area. In most cases the deer will simply go deeper into the property. Look for places that are secluded and provide thick cover. Start by deer hunting the edges of these locations. After a few days, go deeper in small increments but be very careful not to over hunt or spook the deer.
Deer Food Sources
Another reason that the deer will change patterns is related to the available food sources. As the season progresses, there may be new field crops, nuts, fruits, browse, or other foods. The hunter must adjust accordingly and locate these foods. Deer hunting near active food sources will keep the hunter in the game.
The Rut
When the rutting season begins, any previous patterns of deer movement goes out the window. Deer hunting the rut requires the hunter to pay close attention to doe activity. Being able to find the does will improve success as where the does are, the bucks soon will be. It is time to be aggressive and be ready to move at the sign of any rutting activity.
