From: Chance
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Date: 21-Jul-14 |
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hey guys.. ill admit that I have October on the brain. im Craving Bow season!.. its generally pretty hot here in early October, and I have access to a nice plot of land(600 Acers with at least 12 ponds on it . most are on the edge of the hardwood timber and pines. ( ponds have been there at least 50 years ) and about 14 years ago the pasture land was planted in pines. so now they are surrounded by cover and I don't know how to set up and hunt them. I don't know how to enter or exit and set up with a blind or stand. and suggestions?
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From: George D. Stout
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Date: 21-Jul-14 |
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I would take the time and learn how to hunt them. Most watering holes..ponds, etc., are used around here after dark. I think it would behoove you to learn more about those pines and intersecting trails.
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From: Bowmania
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Date: 21-Jul-14 |
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Can't tell where your from, because you didn't fill out your profile correctly.
If you know Bob Fratzke, a couple of years ago shot a really nice 4X4 in Western WI at a water hole.
Bowmania
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From: Chance
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Date: 21-Jul-14 |
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im from Mississippi.
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From: HillbillyKing
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Date: 22-Jul-14 |
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I like Hidden waterholes where they feel safe if its realy hot they WILL come well before dark Jus my expearances look for cover an ambush place on the ground or in foilage Up in tree 20 yrds or closer !!!
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From: basscat
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Date: 22-Jul-14 |
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I live in Columbus Ms. & the only time I had successful luck at hunting deer over water holes was during extreme droughts. Otherwise they never seemed to find it a go to spot immediately after getting up in the afternoon. They did visit sometimes in the middle of the day but like you said, it's hot. Amazing how long they can go from just the moisture from what they browse.
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From: Chance
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Date: 22-Jul-14 |
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this is the area photo of the place. a lot og round to scout for a lonely bowhunter.. I hope to find some funnels near water
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From: olddogrib
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Date: 22-Jul-14 |
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That's the problem, you need some company...that situation can be resolved quickly right here, lol!
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From: George D. Stout
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Date: 22-Jul-14 |
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Yes they may come to waterholes if they are hidden well. I've not seen it happen much but other areas may be different. I do notice they will nearly always "stage" in an area before going to their final feeding or drinking spot, and those areas can be productive as well. My experience shows a setup at trails going and coming are much more productive. Your mileage may vary.
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From: lv2bohunt
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Date: 22-Jul-14 |
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Chance
If it were me in your shoes i would not concentrate on the watering hole. I hunt in Arkansas which is much the same climate as you. You won't see many deer over the water. I would find an edge within this pine thicket. Any edge that will attract deer. If the pines are less than 10 years old it may be more difficult to find an edge in them. an outside edge near a road or a logout may be all you have. Deer use the edges and you will likely find some trails. Focus in the trails that approach the edge cover. If any trails link this water source and the edge cover you may be in business. You will see more deer on the edges. The edge could be a change in terrain within the pine thicket or even where a row is slightly off from the others.
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From: Don
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Date: 22-Jul-14 |
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Very carefully
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