Bow Hunting | Don’t Rule Out Small Acreages for Big Bucks
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We all probably dream of owning and bow hunting a huge spread someday, with mature oak ridges, a river or creek running through it, a massive groomed trail network, and all the groceries a deer could want. Simply, it would be a whitetail paradise, and large enough to fully manage a deer herd to your own liking instead of worrying about passing up a buck just to have him shot on the property next door. For the vastmajority of us, though, that idea will always stay a dream.
Fortunately, however, you can have great success with bow hunting on small properties as well. It does take more planning and strategy, of course. But you can consistently harvest mature bucks from even a few acres if managed intensively. Let’s look at some of the principles of small parcel bow hunting.
Sniper Attitude
To consistently see deer on small properties, you need to be invisible to the deer; more so than usual. They should never see, hear, or smell you, and you should be very careful about leaving any evidence behind. Entry and exit routes are critical, as you need to get to a stand without crossing any prime deer areas, and be able to sneak back out again undetected. Educate even one deer, and you could blow your chances for several days or even weeks.
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