Advice - Walking in at daylight

[jchisum23]

So I need some advice. Tomorrow I plan on going to woods, but I can't drop off my kids at day care until 6am and that would put me in stand at 7am. Do you think that's too late and I risk busting deer?

Would I be better off going in at 2 for the afternoon hunt and skipping the morning?


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[Grandslam11]

If you have time, I say go for the morning hunt. Temps are cool. I wouldn't worry about it being too late especially this time of year. You see all the time where big deer are killed late morning. I think most people have a tendency to leave too early (myself included)

 

[Nhill]

Go for it, it depends on where you are hunting, but I usually see most deer from 9-10 in the morning.
First daylight always seems to be the magical time, but I'm usually left disappointed, then surprised after 9:00

 

[Mike Belt]

Thus far this season I haven't seen a bunch of deer. Of those I have seen only 1 was at daybreak. The rest weren't until at least 1-1.5 hours after daylight.

 

[arctic_cat]

Hunt. take your time walking in

 

[timberghost35]

As stated above, take your time and keep a good eye open. Try not to make much noise. I bust deer just about every time I walk in before daylight. Busted 3 different sets of deer Monday morning walking in and then killed a good 9 point at 645. If your in a good spot, The deer your gonna see arent even there yet. That's what I always tell myself... Im right on the edge of some very thick stuff that borders a oak flat beside a creek. I cant see the flat, but can see most of the bedding stuff.

 

[ZachMarkus]

I didn't see a deer this morning until 9:00 am

 

[Winchester]

Still hunt in to your stand, beats not going.

 

[hitek7]

Last Sunday morning we were running an hour late (stupid time change, phones, etc...). Bumped a few deer getting to the stand. Ended up seeing 16, 3 of which were bucks. Just take your time a slip in and sit...

 

[jetwrnch]

Sometimes I do that intentionally. Shot a lot of deer that way. Usually during or after rain or in high winds. The problem now is the dry leaves. Not much need to try sneaking to the stand. Probably the only advantage to walking in before daylight is that you don't see the deer you spook so you feel more stealthy.

 

[DC02]

Would this be the same advice if it was on public land?

 

[Snake]

Hunt. take your time walking in

This ^^^ you should be quieter since you can see so be very deliberate and place your footsteps carefully may even be able to slip in on one .

 

[jchisum23]

Perfect thanks guys, I'll be headed in tomorrow. Wish me luck.


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[pressfit]

Go blundering in like your a farmer looking for a lost cow.. they will never pay any attention to you..

 

[jard]

I havnet seen a deer at daylight yet this year. All my action starts between 7-8. walk in slow but diligently and get set down. ive had many deer show up within 10 minutes of me sitting down.

 

[JeepKuntry]

I like to slip in at first light during gun season. You shouldn't have any problems. Just take your time.

 

[WORM82]

Like others have said go in slow. Take a couple steps then look around then repeat