Hunting October’s Sensitive Bucks
Archery season begins in many states tomorrow, here are some things to keep in mind about the big deer you’ll be hunting. One of the things I’ve noticed is that October whitetails are super sensitive. The animals seem to be extremely skittish. Their senses, especially their sensitivity to smell, seem to be much keener than at other times of the year. That makes the hunting tough. You have to be extremely careful and cautious, and you have to pay close attention to the details when choosing and accessing stands. Another observation is that deer move very slowly in October, due primarily I think to the warm temperatures they’ve been battling all summer. The heat, along with their extreme sensitivity, puts [...]