Deer and deer stands

[deadonshot2]

I don't know what it is. For some reason I have deer walk up to me when building deer stands for some reason.  Today I had this velvet spike walk up to within a few yards of me. We spotted each other from about 15 yards away. He then entered the clearing I was building the stand so I stood up thinking he would run away. Nope. He walked to within a couple yards of me. Over the next 5 minutes or so I continued building the stand while he browsed 5 to 10 yards away. Then he slowly walked towards the trail I came in on. He didn't have a care in the world.

[Yobuck293]

They are pretty curious until you climb up into the stand to shoot one.  

[DJ0808]

I think they know when they're not being actively hunted.

2 weeks ago at YMCA of the Pines we had deer walking thru camps 5-10yds from people all day long. I've also had them come in close while setting up trail cams or stands.

[JD48]

30 minutes ago, deadonshot2 said:

I don't know what it is. For some reason I have deer walk up to me when building deer stands for some reason.  Today I had this velvet spike walk up to within a few yards of me. We spotted each other from about 15 yards away. He then entered the clearing I was building the stand so I stood up thinking he would run away. Nope. He walked to within a couple yards of me. Over the next 5 minutes or so I continued building the stand while he browsed 5 to 10 yards away. Then he slowly walked towards the trail I came in on. He didn't have a care in the world.

I know that spot

[deadonshot2]

48 minutes ago, JD48 said:

I know that spot

No you don't. It would take you from now til saturday to walk that far. 

[JD48]

14 minutes ago, deadonshot2 said:

No you don't. It would take you from now til saturday to walk that far. 

You think so, friend of mine hunts it, little further into the left, his name is Tony, if you see him Sat. say hello (Colliers Mills)

Edited September 28, 2022 by JD48

[JD48]

3 minutes ago, JD48 said:

You think so, friend of mine hunts it, little further into the left, his name is Tony, if you see him Sat. say hello (Colliers Mills)

Blue Pickup, right?

[DonW]

He was doing recon for the herd, he drew the short straw.

[DJ0808]

Cool pics Rusty!!

[Roon]

Pretend like your drawing a bow and see how fast he's gone

[JD48]

2 minutes ago, deadonshot2 said:

I remember you sharing those pics. It is always a great experience to get that close to deer who know you are there.  I think he would have eaten from my hand if I tried. I think he wanted the food block and corn I had a few feet from me in a bag. It was my first stop and still had 9 more cams to hit so just let him do his thing.  I even walked towards him and then stopped and he still came closer. I could care less if I ever shot another deer. It is times like today that enjoy.

You make it sound like a religious experience, get ahold of yourself

[deadonshot2]

6 minutes ago, JD48 said:

You make it sound like a religious experience, get ahold of yourself

Maybe it is. I do think of my dad who died 36 years ago(wounded korean war vet) a lot when I am in my stand. I remember hunts with him from nearly 50 years ago like it was just yesterday. But I know it is just your unhinged self lashing out as usual. It is a shame your life has not been as fulfilling.

Edited September 28, 2022 by deadonshot2

[JD48]

Just now, deadonshot2 said:

Maybe it is. I do think of my dad who died (wounded korean war vet) a lot when I am in my stand. I remember hunts with him from nearly 50 years ago like it was just yesterday. But I know it is just your unhinged self lashing out as usual. It is a shame your life has not been as fulfilling.

Lifes been great, no complaints

[Guest]

If you enjoy nature and wildlife it's very cool to get that close to an animal.It is special!