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<blockquote data-quote="Ski" data-source="post: 5746848" data-attributes="member: 20583"><p>First of all, welcome to TN and tndeer. </p><p></p><p>Yes, whitetails can be challenging, especially here in the south. I lived in NM for 11yrs before moving here in 2015, but I had grown up in southern Ohio bow hunting whitetails. I lived in Alaska for 4yrs and Oklahoma for a couple. I have also hunted a lot of the midwest states. Everywhere I've ever been, the locals think it's the most challenging hunting conditions of all and that anybody from anywhere else would struggle. While it is partially true that each region has its unique challenges, hunting whitetails in the south with a bow is about as tough big game hunting as I've ever experienced. </p><p></p><p>You'll figure it out. It's just a learning curve. They're still deer. They still have to eat. Unlike most western experiences you won't be able to glass a deer & put on a stalk. They're wily & alert and they sound off to alert others. With all the cover they can disappear right before your eyes. And their tolerance for human scent is zero. They're tough. But once you find your groove you'll be dialing in on some pretty regular. Sitting still to ambush them is the best way with archery.</p><p></p><p>I'm just north of Manchester, about half hour south of Woodbury. Not terribly far from you at all. I'll be in Ohio this weekend until I get one up there, and possibly heading to NM to aid in a mule deer hunt, but when I'm back in TN I'd be happy to show you a couple local WMA's & hunt a spot or two if you like.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ski, post: 5746848, member: 20583"] First of all, welcome to TN and tndeer. Yes, whitetails can be challenging, especially here in the south. I lived in NM for 11yrs before moving here in 2015, but I had grown up in southern Ohio bow hunting whitetails. I lived in Alaska for 4yrs and Oklahoma for a couple. I have also hunted a lot of the midwest states. Everywhere I've ever been, the locals think it's the most challenging hunting conditions of all and that anybody from anywhere else would struggle. While it is partially true that each region has its unique challenges, hunting whitetails in the south with a bow is about as tough big game hunting as I've ever experienced. You'll figure it out. It's just a learning curve. They're still deer. They still have to eat. Unlike most western experiences you won't be able to glass a deer & put on a stalk. They're wily & alert and they sound off to alert others. With all the cover they can disappear right before your eyes. And their tolerance for human scent is zero. They're tough. But once you find your groove you'll be dialing in on some pretty regular. Sitting still to ambush them is the best way with archery. I'm just north of Manchester, about half hour south of Woodbury. Not terribly far from you at all. I'll be in Ohio this weekend until I get one up there, and possibly heading to NM to aid in a mule deer hunt, but when I'm back in TN I'd be happy to show you a couple local WMA's & hunt a spot or two if you like. [/QUOTE]
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