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Last day of muzzle loader

Bigslam51

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I would set up as close to their bedding area as possible without spooking them. By now their travel routes should be known.
 

"J"

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If your hunting outta stands/blinds, ditch them and go on foot, if you have a hang on seat take it with you and just still hunt, leap frog from one area to another. Slowly....
 

Bigcountry40

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How big is the property you are hunting, I always read articles about late season aggressive muzzle loader tactics, basically find big track follow big track and on the 2nd time you jump the monster will be your best opportunity to kill the animal. I crept around a woods yesterday trying to jump shoot a nice buck, didnt jump a deer!
 

cotty16

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If possible, I would still hunt the opposite end of the property that you intend on sitting in the evening, Or a different property altogether.

Walk with the wind in your face, stop frequently to have a seat for a little bit or just stand. Keep your legs fresh and mind focused while you take those breaks. If any of this is possible. I don't know the lay of the land you are hunting.

Then, for the evening get situated and hope for the best. Unfortunately, this warm up may cause later movement.
 

Dannmann801

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You're out in the field, and the deer are back at the house fucking with your plumbing.
And texting their cousins in Carolina to do the same to you back home. :smiley_crocodile:
 

bowhunter1023

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I'm heading to our place this afternoon to still hunt. Perfect conditions and I bet they lay low this evening, so you need to go to them. Conditions help level the playing field too when it comes to stalking. If you know where deer like to bed, use the wind and topography to you advantage while things are wet and the snow is still here.
 

Bigcountry40

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I'm heading to our place this afternoon to still hunt. Perfect conditions and I bet they lay low this evening, so you need to go to them. Conditions help level the playing field too when it comes to stalking. If you know where deer like to bed, use the wind and topography to you advantage while things are wet and the snow is still here.

All you need is that buck to hesitate for a moment or look back 1 time when going up the ridge/creek bottom and these in lines shoot like rifles. I think I may try this again today.
 
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giles

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I'm heading to our place this afternoon to still hunt. Perfect conditions and I bet they lay low this evening, so you need to go to them. Conditions help level the playing field too when it comes to stalking. If you know where deer like to bed, use the wind and topography to you advantage while things are wet and the snow is still here.

I just did this in a perfect environment, no deer in this valley. Time to sit and wait. A little breeze would be nice.

I think it’s safe to say that if he gets up today, he’s gonna get shot at again[emoji23].
 

OO2

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Wish I would have gone and tromped around SE Ohio today. Getting a little boring sitting in a blind waiting for deer to come out.

Goodluck to anyone out!
 

bigten05

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I eased my way threw the woods to pull a few cams and just climbed into a stand on the other end of the property. I'm shooting the first thing by me.