First deer hunt tomorrow... so nervous

[fabsroman]

I remember my first hunt, every little noise I thought it was a deer walking towards me. To this day I still hate those "F"ing squirrels!

I knew it was squirrels before I read it. lol

Quite hilarious though. One day I went squirrel hunting with a buddy and saw ZERO squirrels and a couple deer. Just incredible.

 

[BossmanPJ]

my first hunt there were squirrels screwing around behind me and it was dark because I got into the woods at 4 30 out of excitement. I swore I would see 10 deer behind me from all the noise. what a rush and still is

 

[iH8DemLibz]

Pull tight, follow through, and don't look up after you pull the trigger.

Have fun and good luck.

PS: Remember to breath.

 

[vinjet700]

Good luck this is my first year back in many and still excited. Haven't seen anything but it doesn't matter....

 

[marko]

BURY that stock in your shoulder.
Not sure what you are shooting but LEAN IN.
Like blocking a lineman in football.
Set that gun solid in your shoulder, get a solid base.
Lean into it. Your round WILL push your shoulder back -
and if you are candy ass you will miss every time.
Put your gun on a rest or against a tree, scope or
sights on the likely KILL ZONE SHOT.
This is the likely area the deer will be shootable.
Wait. She may come towards you and give you a closer shot.
If you are in a tree, the closer they get, you have to aim lower.
You need see a clear shooting alley.
Cocked and ready, you are on the sights
as the deer walks into your comfortable 'Kill Zone".
Breathe, then 'Meehh' or Whistle. (woop)
THE DEER WILL STOP.
The deer has stopped in your crosshairs or sights,
in the brush free shooting lane..
If you don't like the shot, don't take it.
Ethics, ethics, ethics.
Great Luck, I think you will see deer tomorrow.

 

[teratos]

I remember my first deer hunt.....when I found out I was horribly allergic to deer fur.

 

[fabsroman]

I remember my first deer hunt.....when I found out I was horribly allergic to deer fur.

That would suck. Then again, might as well go out with your buddies and tell them "I can shoot the deer, just cannot handle it afterward because I am allergic to its fur". You would never have to gut or butcher a deer in your life, but still get to deer hunt.

 

[MDHunter]

BURY that stock in your shoulder.
Not sure what you are shooting but LEAN IN.
Like blocking a lineman in football.
Set that gun solid in your shoulder, get a solid base.
Lean into it.[/QUOTE]

Careful with the language there brother - I know you're trying to help him out and are giving some good advice, but you don't want to give him scope eye.

To the OP - Have a GREAT day tomorrow! After all this rain the deer should be tired of being laid up, and may move throughout the day. Not likely to hear any walking tomorrow, it's too wet - but hope you see some!

 

[fabsroman]

BURY that stock in your shoulder.
Not sure what you are shooting but LEAN IN.
Like blocking a lineman in football.
Set that gun solid in your shoulder, get a solid base.
Lean into it.[/QUOTE]

Careful with the language there brother - I know you're trying to help him out and are giving some good advice, but you don't want to give him scope eye.

To the OP - Have a GREAT day tomorrow! After all this rain the deer should be tired of being laid up, and may move throughout the day. Not likely to hear any walking tomorrow, it's too wet - but hope you see some!

I believe he is a she.

Scope eye can be painful, and bloody too. I did it once when I first got my .300 Win Mag. You learn quickly after the first bite. Never had a problem with the rifle while shooting paper, only when I was in a hurry to get it on a game animal.

 

[Kimber45]

Good Luck and pick a spot... aim small, miss small.

 

[mr phil]

Time spent in the woods is well spent. You will enjoy it even if you don't see any deer. Sit still and if you have to move any move as slow as molasses in winter. You will likely not hear the deer approach. You will just see him and wonder how the hell he got there. It's great . You'll have a blast.

 

[MDHunter]

Scope eye can be painful, and bloody too. I did it once when I first got my .300 Win Mag. You learn quickly after the first bite. Never had a problem with the rifle while shooting paper, only when I was in a hurry to get it on a game animal.

Yup, ALMOST got one in 2010 when shooting a caribou with my .338 - almost leaned in a little too close, the scope barely brushed my head after the shot. Another 1/4 inch closer, and I'd have had a bloody mess, and a headache for three days.

 

[Hyp81]

Glad everyone else reports not sleeping the night before 'cuz it's 1:47 AM and I have barely slept! My mind is churning! Thanks for all the great advice.

 

[iH8DemLibz]

WELL!!!???

 

[lx1x]

WELL!!!???

She prolly fell asleep in the woods.. lol

 

[fabsroman]

WELL!!!???

10:35 in the morning on the day of the hunt and you expect an update from her? That is one thing I don't do. I don't surf the internet while out hunting. Don't answer e-mails. Rarely answer the phone unless it is my wife calling more than once, and about only text my wife. And that is when I am waterfowl hunting in a blind. lol

Maybe that is why I still enjoy hunting. Some peace and quiet in an otherwise insane world.

 

[Hotrod Diesel]

Right now op is dozing in a tree, jerking their neck cussing squirrels every few minutes...

 

[Half-cocked]

She prolly fell asleep in the woods.. lol

Or, she's busy getting the deer out of the woods and to a processor.

 

[Hyp81]

I wish I was busy cutting up a deer! We saw two groups of eight does. My friend and I were in stands next to each other. He had a climber and I was in the landowners ladder stand. He had a bow and I had a borrowed AR w .556 Grendel. At around 7:15 four does- one mature and three yearlings made their way towards us, but unfortunately my friends tree bole and stand were blocking my shot. Then they came a bit further down the trail and moved into some brush. I set my sights on a likely clearing, but they all paused in the brush. The mature doe moved forward into a "box" made by two live trees, a felled log and the ground. Had her in my sights but could not tell which way she was facing as her head was hidden. I had a gut feeling that she had turned and I was aiming at her hind end, so I held, hoping for a cleaner shot. She move forward and was turned so I was glad. And then?? A damn heron from the pond 50 yards away leapt into flight, squawking like mad! Scared all four does and they scampered off without further presentation. Around 9:15 four other does came pelting up behind us, but they were at a dead run and there was a house that direction. No good. Better luck next time... But I did learn some stuff.

1. Five hour energy tastes disgusting but works.
2. My buddies AR is defective, or I am extra controlling. I sat with a round chambered in it for at least five hours. It just sat there across my knees and didn't try to go murder people. I also felt no urge to murder people with it.
3. Hunting truly is a different kind of cold. I updates my gear w bibs since my Jan goose hunt. Still felt cold after an hour. I need better boots and base layers. Hiking gear does not cut it.
4. The weirdest things cause noises. The zipper pulls on the leg zippers on my bibs would occasionally ping against the metal stand. Anyone have an idea of how to fix that? I thought about electrical tape wrapped around the zipper pull.
5. Squirrels are funny and fascinating in the woods but they really do make an inordinate amount of noise!

I should be exhausted but I am still kind of buzzed. Hoping I can get a crossbow with Christmas money so it will open up more of a season for me. Course if you give a newb hunter a crossbow... She's gonna want a climbing tree stand to go with it. Ha! Thanks for all the advice fellas!

 

[CrabbyMcNab]

I remember my first deer hunt.....when I found out I was horribly allergic to deer fur.

I'm allergic too. Doesn't stop us though. My buddy always laughed at me when I had my sneezing fits taking care of the deer. He's not laughing any more, he's sneezing now.