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OhioHunter88
08-01-2005, 09:30 PM
Ok About every night around 9-9:30 i can ride up the road and see about five does a good buck and a small buck, but for about a week i havent been seeing them, we have messing around with planting a new food plot. So do you guys thin the deer are changing there patterns already or have we just scart them off for a while?


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ncboman
08-01-2005, 11:00 PM
hard to say for sure but deer patterns are cyclic to a degree.

They roll with the punches so to speak and alter their habits around man's activities so I wouldn't worry about it.

They'll be around.

:)
Spitfire
08-02-2005, 06:44 AM
NCB is right, the deer are definately still there. They may be showing up a little later than normal. With this heat wave they might even be hitting a water hole before entering the fields to eat.
ncboman
08-02-2005, 10:57 AM
just a little tidbit about deer and water.

Deer, like rabbits, do not need to drink water. They get much of their moisture requirements from the foods they eat and can go for days without a drink if they have to. They normally do drink however but nearly always it's predawn when they do and after feeding.

Much of the attraction to water holes is the temperature is usually slightly cooler around water holes, creek bottoms, etc. and deer will go to great lengths for comfort.

Not saying deer don't drink from water sources but just offering some info that may increase understanding of the quarry.:)
Spitfire
08-02-2005, 11:41 AM
I think I have a pretty good understanding of my quarry after 23yrs. of bowhunting, but thanks.
rjolenic
08-02-2005, 11:51 AM
I think you do too spitfire. Afterall, you helped put the master plan togther last deer camp that worked out awesome. ;)
ncboman
08-02-2005, 12:00 PM
Originally posted by Spitfire
I think I have a pretty good understanding of my quarry after 23yrs. of bowhunting, but thanks.

oh, excuse me. I wasn't meaning to insult your hunting skills at all.

I thought perhaps some younger bowhunters may read thru and find the tidbit helpful.

You're still a youngster btw. :D

I started bowhunting in 1966. :p
Spitfire
08-02-2005, 12:14 PM
ok, and thanks for the compliment!!!!:D