Thread: Help out a begginer

POP with the faithfull 243

Its all down hill from there

Ok. Maybe the 17hmr would be a better option then

Hit up the local NZDA group they will be able to help you with everything you need to know man, best thing I ever did was talking to those guys
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In the words of Joe Dirt "Keep on keepin on". Change of light is a good time if they are hammered, once you get the first one your away

take your time, you're obviously in the right area. There are obviously Deer around and sooner or later you will get one. Oh did I say take your time??? slow down and stop often.

Originally Posted by Dundee

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Dundee i figured you always in the fingering mood... hahahahahha.. but nice though makes reading fun..

Originally Posted by Rusky

Are you guys seeing any sign to start with? Deer poo/prints?

Hi Rusky,
Finding a few small deer prints but no poo yet.
When I see sign I take no more than 5 steps then stop, look and listen before stepping again.
I think it probably going to end up being a patience thing.

Originally Posted by Blue Arrow

Hi Rusky,
Finding a few small deer prints but no poo yet.
When I see sign I take no more than 5 steps then stop, look and listen before stepping again.
I think it probably going to end up being a patience thing.

Find a feed area, you will know when you find it because there will be lots of old and new Shit and prints.
Go slow when you find fresh sign.
prints in sun that haven't dried out, in a wet spot that haven't filled with water, glossy green Shit still warm, steaming patch of piss,etc.
In damp ground a print can appear fresh for days. have a close look if there is one strand of spider web its old... any leafs in it(unless its in leaf litter of course!) its old.

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Also learn the difference between goat an deer shit. Can catch ya out if you let it

Hey just got on pc and read threw this thread again, those open bits you talked about with stale brown grass will be starting to grow now, at first glance it will all look dead but with a closer look you will probably see tiny new growth, deer go nuty for new growth in spring.
Check them out and have a good look around for sign, if it looks like they have been feeding recently worth a stake out at first and last.
If it is definitely not growing yet I would be looking for broad leaf in the bush, seems to be one of the first things to start growing in the bush.