Anyone ever try this?

[Laserman1]

Why not get a remote control light. Push it on when the deer get near. They look at it instead of you. You then shoot the deer.

 

[UCStandSitter]

Why not get a remote control light. Push it on when the deer get near. They look at it instead of you. You then shoot the deer.

Or a remote controlled Dancing Santa. Nothin in the rule book about that! "Ho, Ho, THUMP!"

 

[Ski]

Or a remote controlled Dancing Santa. Nothin in the rule book about that! "Ho, Ho, THUMP!"

Best idea yet

 

[larry ipock]

Might sound crazy but I'm a big believer in no eye contact when they're staring at me.

Not crazy at all. I actually proved this idea to myself a long time ago while squirrel hunting. Sneaking along, saw a doe watching me, she kept feeding along, and watching me. This went on for a while,and I suddenly stopped and looked right at her. She left in a hurry.

 

[Cheshire]

This will be my fist season bow-hunting, and been watching a bunch of bow hunting videos lately. While watching I got to thinking, when a deer is staring right at you and you want to get it to look away, rig up a doe bleat can away from you and run some fishing line to it. As long as your hand is hidden so they can't see the movement, pull on the string to turn the can upside down, so it makes the bleat. Would have to make sure the line isn't going to break any branches when you pull on it, and that it's heavy enough to stand up to any wear from the tree bark.

I've never seen/heard of this being done, but thinking it should work?

I think that's an interesting idea and worth trying, but remember deer have a very wide field of view and there eyes are very sensitive to movement

 

[RUGER]

Might sound crazy but I'm a big believer in no eye contact when they're staring at me.

I always made sure I squinted.
Seriously.

 

[Cheshire]

I always made sure I squinted.
Seriously.

Yeah, I like to wear a hat with a bill to hide my eyes. Peek out from under the bill

 

[gobblesandgrunts]

Deer are staring at you (us hunters) all the time. Many of the deer we don't see were staring at us and saw enough repeated movement to decide "something ain't right" and circled to wind then ghost.
If they can't smell you, stay still, your still in the fight...

This

 

[catman529]

Nah I wouldn't bother to do it

 

[arctic_cat]

Family friend had a buddy that came up with a contraption that did this very thing. I believe he had a patent on it and everything. Family friend gave me one years ago and I put it in my hunting tote and never used it. I'll see if I still have it and take some pics.

Sorry it took so long. I finally went threw my hunting tote and came across it. It's been in my tote for probably 15 years and has never been used.

 

[Mr.Bro]

Just something else to carry in.
I'll pass on it.

 

[WestTn Huntin man]

Best Thing is not to stare back. They can feel your stare just like you can tell someone is staring at you. Look away and just catch them out of the corner of your eye..
I've been busted rattleing from a stand, and started tying the a rattle to a line . .

 

[Mag]

I just say "please stop staring at me". Works every time....... Oh yeah, it runs away but at least it's not staring me down any longer.

 

[Gobble4me757]

I don't look them in the eyes…idk if there is something to it but If she is staring me down, I either close my eyes or look away…really think it works tbh

 

[backyardtndeer]

Be still. That works and lot less effort. I'm not being smart but I've had them stare holes through me and as long as I move and the don't smell me eventually they go back to their business.

But don't blink. lol. I have had them in a stare down and all was seeming to get calm until an old wary momma doe sees me blink.

 

[scn]

You are better off trying to prevent the stare down to start with. And, that usually has to do with your movements in the stand.

Couch time here at the house has reinforced to me just how much quick movements can get you busted. I have a door window that when I am laying on the couch watching TV I can see the trees in my backyard. I have a tree line on the back of my lot about 85 yds away.

I can't tell you how many times I have been looking out that window with zero focus on anything when a quick movement up in those trees has triggered my attention. When I do focus on the trigger area, it usually turns out to be a squirrel jumping from limb to limb or large bird flapping its wings.

I highly suspect that deer pick up our quick movements on a regular basis. If they can't determine what it is, some are curious and come closer to check it out. That is what leads to the close range staring contest. Others that have been messed with from on high ease out of there before we even see them.

Thus, in the stand, keep your movements as slow as controlled as you can. Think about the quick movement when you reach into your pack for a snack or water bottle, or even as you raise your binos to look around. Even if deer aren't in sight, they can be out there where they will pick up a quick movement and you will never see them.

 

[RockMcL]

You are better off trying to prevent the stare down to start with. And, that usually has to do with your movements in the stand.

Couch time here at the house has reinforced to me just how much quick movements can get you busted. I have a door window that when I am laying on the couch watching TV I can see the trees in my backyard. I have a tree line on the back of my lot about 85 yds away.

I can't tell you how many times I have been looking out that window with zero focus on anything when a quick movement up in those trees has triggered my attention. When I do focus on the trigger area, it usually turns out to be a squirrel jumping from limb to limb or large bird flapping its wings.

I highly suspect that deer pick up our quick movements on a regular basis. If they can't determine what it is, some are curious and come closer to check it out. That is what leads to the close range staring contest. Others that have been messed with from on high ease out of there before we even see them.

Thus, in the stand, keep your movements as slow as controlled as you can. Think about the quick movement when you reach into your pack for a snack or water bottle, or even as you raise your binos to look around. Even if deer aren't in sight, they can be out there where they will pick up a quick movement and you will never see them.

Outstanding advice. Applies to stand time and even still hunting/stalking (part of why moving to hunt is called still hunting)

 

[utvolsfan77]

Reminds me of a product years ago.
Grunt tube with a long tube/hose that you would drop down once you climbed up. Supposed to make the grunt sound ground level.
Can't remember the company name that made it, but it didn't stay around long.

@EJ1! Flextone made it and Michael Waddell endorsed it. I have one still new-in-box that I never even opened.

 

[Hardwoodmaterials]

Wouldn't it be easier to get a small remote predator call, load a doe bleat or any deer sound you want and have them with the push of a button?

 

[Bgoodman30]

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