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John's Journal... Entry 64, Day 4 Stomping Deer, Bristled-Up Bucks, Running Bucks and Calm Deer EDITOR'S NOTE: To know when to shoot, you must become a student of deer and their behavior, pay attention to the deer you're hunting and what they're doing and understand the moods and habits of deer.
Stomping
Deer: Bristled-Up
Bucks: You may see this posture when you use a grunt call or rattling antlers during the rut. This deer may give you plenty of time to shoot and usually won't jump because this buck has come to fight, not to flee. This buck will have a difficult time changing gears from an aggressive mode to a flight mode. Often you can aim where you want the arrow to hit and not have to anticipate the buck's jumping. Running
Bucks: If you can hear the deer running in, ready your gun or your bow, and prepare for the shot before you see the animal. As soon as you spot the deer coming, prepare to shoot. Probably when the deer gets into range, he won't remain there very long for you to shoot. He'll act spooked when he doesn't see or hear what he thinks he should. Calm
Deer: Also you'll usually find this deer very forgiving. If you miss a shot, most of the time a calm deer will give you a second shot. You will have plenty of time to aim on this kind of deer and often can wait for the best shot. Usually a deer will exhibit this type of behavior at the first of the season in thick cover or in areas well away from hunting pressure. A deer demonstrating behavior like this feels safe and secure in the region where you find him. You can locate calm bucks even in high-pressure areas if you hunt in places where no other hunter hunts. Take your time when hunting this deer. Wait on your best shot. This calm deer doesn't expect danger, and the animal will require more time to shift gears from calmness to fleeing. Tomorrow: Paying Attention to Deer to Know When to Shoot
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