j_h_smith
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- Jul 28, 2007
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But how would you know?
There's nocturnal deer EVERYWHERE.
I'm not usually interested in Nocturnal deer, unless the DNR starts to allow night time hunting.
But how would you know?
There's nocturnal deer EVERYWHERE.
This won't be popular but...
Using police and killing the deer after dark has two advantages. It allows the police to become more proficient at sniping during night time hours and it feeds, for the most part, Democratic voters.
The first part, I am strongly averse to. The second, well people gotta eat, I guess.
Yeah, but I doubt the officers are just volunteering their time. Seems like the kind of thing where they are getting overtime to reduce the Bambi herds. I’d rather my tax dollars get spent on a single DNR officer managining a dozen or three bow or shotgun hunters. And some lottery hunts you pay for...so...
Then again, maybe it is more cost effective paying the officers overtime. Don’t know the calculus on that one.
I was earlier saying the deer around me are going nocturnal. I will correct myself.
I don't think the deer are nocturnal, they are just choosing where to go during the day.
With no leaves on the tree, they don't need to walk into a clearing for sunlight to warm up. Driving some back roads last weekend, I saw deer out in fields where I know there is zero hunting pressure. I also saw some off the road in the woods walking.
I don't know if there are still acorn on the ground or under the leaves but they have to be eating something during the day.
My feeder was set to 2hrs before sunset until last weekend where i set it to 7am. I am hoping they adjust and come out early as they have had no problem only coming out well after dark. If they don't eat my corn, the birds an squirrels will. I only have a few chances to hunt left this month. Hoping to see them on camera during hunting hours.
No cameras, but will think about it now. I've never had nocturnal deer in that area. There's a small spring in that area that seems flow most winters. My guess is that with the warmer weather, it's flowing again and they are looking for a drink before they bed down for the night.
Just a guess.
they still go nocturnal... thats why you prob dont see them till after hunting/rifle season.I'm not usually interested in Nocturnal deer, unless the DNR starts to allow night time hunting.
they still go nocturnal... thats why you prob dont see them till after hunting/rifle season.
Any last minute Bambi-whacking? I live in Nevada now & am living vicariously through you guys.
I have put five away in the freezer with a Crossbow this year. Hoping to get at least one more before it’s finished. Guess I need to get a photo account so I can share pictures. Sitting in a blind as I post this!