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What % of your hunting time is spent in a stand?
#1244293
01/28/15 01:56 PM
01/28/15 01:56 PM
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Joined: Apr 2000
Posts: 1,572
Huntsville
Bama Bob
OP
8 point
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OP
8 point
Joined: Apr 2000
Posts: 1,572
Huntsville
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When I hunt it is normally from a climbing stand (95%), occasionally a ladder stand(3%), seldom in a shooting house (1%), seldom do I stalk hunt(>1%). Of course I always carry my rifle when I'm doing my mid-day scouting but I don't really count that as serious hunting time. This year as I was scouting around 10:30 when I spotted a "rack" above the tall grass I was walking in. It wasn't moving, it was just there, suspended above the grass about 80 yds away. When I put the scope on it I could make out an ear and 6 points. I'm normally not interested in anything less than 8pts and eartip spread so I just stood there watching. The buck was watching a small brushpile (50yds x 100yds). I assumed there was doe in the brush that caught his attention since it was during the rut. Then he looked directly at me, I saw he was out passed the ears, had a broken tine, and had decent mass. I wanted to get a better look at him but I wasn't really interested in shooting, I just wanted to see what I could get away with. After about 5 minutes he walked behind the brushpile so I quickly walked the same direction on the opposite side of the brush, hoping to intercept him on the other end. As I peeked around the corner of the brush the buck was walking straight toward me at 20 yds. I backed up and hid behind a pile of dirt, it would give me an up close view as the buck walked by. I waited a few minutes but the buck never walked by. I crept forward looking for him and found his tracks going into the brushpile. As I stood there pondering my next move I heard a twig snap in the brushpile, a minute later another twig snapped but it was closer than the first. If the buck came out the same trail he just walked in on he would be 5 yds from me. I stepped back two steps, so there was a cedar tree between us. Peeking through the branches I saw the buck step into view just as he let out a loud grunt. At 10 yds he turned sligtly to the left and a few steps later I pulled the trigger, he dropped right there. 30 minutes from the time I first laid eyes on him. I've killed several bigger bucks over the years but few if any gave me a bigger thrill. I'm going to have to try this ground/stalk hunting more often, what a rush!  What about you, sit in a tree, or hunt from the ground?
I bought an ATV to get to my hunting area, now half the fun of hunting is the ride in and out.
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Re: What % of your hunting time is spent in a stand?
[Re: Bama Bob]
#1244404
01/28/15 03:21 PM
01/28/15 03:21 PM
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outdoorobsession
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outdoorobsession
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nice buck! good job...right place at the right time
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Re: What % of your hunting time is spent in a stand?
[Re: Bama Bob]
#1244426
01/28/15 03:28 PM
01/28/15 03:28 PM
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Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 183
Sycamore Al
Austin_243
3 point
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3 point
Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 183
Sycamore Al
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When I hunt it is normally from a climbing stand (95%), occasionally a ladder stand(3%), seldom in a shooting house (1%), seldom do I stalk hunt(>1%). Of course I always carry my rifle when I'm doing my mid-day scouting but I don't really count that as serious hunting time. This year as I was scouting around 10:30 when I spotted a "rack" above the tall grass I was walking in. It wasn't moving, it was just there, suspended above the grass about 80 yds away. When I put the scope on it I could make out an ear and 6 points. I'm normally not interested in anything less than 8pts and eartip spread so I just stood there watching. The buck was watching a small brushpile (50yds x 100yds). I assumed there was doe in the brush that caught his attention since it was during the rut. Then he looked directly at me, I saw he was out passed the ears, had a broken tine, and had decent mass. I wanted to get a better look at him but I wasn't really interested in shooting, I just wanted to see what I could get away with. After about 5 minutes he walked behind the brushpile so I quickly walked the same direction on the opposite side of the brush, hoping to intercept him on the other end. As I peeked around the corner of the brush the buck was walking straight toward me at 20 yds. I backed up and hid behind a pile of dirt, it would give me an up close view as the buck walked by. I waited a few minutes but the buck never walked by. I crept forward looking for him and found his tracks going into the brushpile. As I stood there pondering my next move I heard a twig snap in the brushpile, a minute later another twig snapped but it was closer than the first. If the buck came out the same trail he just walked in on he would be 5 yds from me. I stepped back two steps, so there was a cedar tree between us. Peeking through the branches I saw the buck step into view just as he let out a loud grunt. At 10 yds he turned sligtly to the left and a few steps later I pulled the trigger, he dropped right there. 30 minutes from the time I first laid eyes on him. I've killed several bigger bucks over the years but few if any gave me a bigger thrill. I'm going to have to try this ground/stalk hunting more often, what a rush! What about you, sit in a tree, or hunt from the ground? I hunted only 4 times in a tree stand this year once in a shooting house. I hunted at least 4 times a week most of the time. Setting on the ground and running dogs mostly!!!
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Re: What % of your hunting time is spent in a stand?
[Re: Austin_243]
#1244507
01/28/15 04:05 PM
01/28/15 04:05 PM
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Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 24,832
Buc-ee’s Beach Express
leroycnbucks
Freak of Nature
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Freak of Nature
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 24,832
Buc-ee’s Beach Express
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I don't do as much stalk hunting as I did years ago but I really enjoyed it when I did. Ladder stands 30% Tri pods 30% Climber 35% Shooting house 5% Nice buck ! 
Last edited by leroycnbucks; 01/28/15 04:06 PM.
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God Bless America!
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Re: What % of your hunting time is spent in a stand?
[Re: Bama Bob]
#1244516
01/28/15 04:10 PM
01/28/15 04:10 PM
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Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 5,907
alex city
oakachoy
12 point
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12 point
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 5,907
alex city
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85% Climber
14.9 ladder stand
.1 this morning in a pop up little turkey blind thing that looked really good on display. most uncomfortable way I have hunted in a while.
nice buck too
WM Hunter "Trump literally sacrificed himself, his family and all of his businesses for this country.
He literally is a true American hero. And True American Patriot - warts and all."
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Re: What % of your hunting time is spent in a stand?
[Re: Bama Bob]
#1244660
01/28/15 04:57 PM
01/28/15 04:57 PM
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Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 1,316
Cherokee Co. Al.
bgarrett
8 point
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8 point
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 1,316
Cherokee Co. Al.
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98% in a tree or tripod in trees. 2% stinking up my place
It's not a Passion, it's an Obsession. That's what I tell my wife, but she promptly informs it's a disease to which is incurable.
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Re: What % of your hunting time is spent in a stand?
[Re: Bama Bob]
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01/28/15 05:17 PM
01/28/15 05:17 PM
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Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 11,357
Kennedy, al
globe
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Booner
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 11,357
Kennedy, al
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ive killed some of my best deer off of the ground while stalk/still hunting.
most of my hunting is in a stand now though, with my kids.
Last edited by globe; 01/28/15 05:17 PM.
Everything woke turns to shucks
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Re: What % of your hunting time is spent in a stand?
[Re: Bama Bob]
#1244716
01/28/15 05:26 PM
01/28/15 05:26 PM
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Matt Brock
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Matt Brock
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The only time I'm not in a tree is when I'm walking to and from my stand.
I have, however, killed several deer that are currently on the wall, walking to and from my stand. I usually take my time.
Last edited by Matt Brock; 01/28/15 05:27 PM.
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Re: What % of your hunting time is spent in a stand?
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#1245556
01/29/15 11:38 AM
01/29/15 11:38 AM
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Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 34,450
Boxes Cove
2Dogs
Freak of Nature
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Freak of Nature
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 34,450
Boxes Cove
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The only time I'm not in a tree is when I'm walking to and from my stand.
I have, however, killed several deer that are currently on the wall, walking to and from my stand. I usually take my time. Ditto.
"Why do you ask"?
Always vote the slowest path to socialism.
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