NYBowhunter

Wow where do you live, Costa Rica? Dont have any thickets that even closely resemble that. Must hold a ton of rabbits.

I have 2 on 40 acres, but could really use another one or 2 more. 4 would be ideal on my 40.

I can guarantee you, cross a trail on my property with a smell (like smelly rubber boots) that a mature buck has not be accustomed to and he will pick up residence and move on. He may not move far, maybe to a neighboring property where he feels safer or he may return weeks or months later. Most mature bucks that feel threatened in the least will move on. Yeah right tame wild animals , tell that to sigfried and Roy. No animal is tame, stop feeding that animal and watch yourself be its next meal.

No difference to me, i dont trap.

Are you referring to Pete Richards of Vermont?

Actually quite the contrary to all the trapping shows ive watched...they boil traps, use gloves when setting traps, use scent in and around thier traps etc.....Sure some predators are easier to catch then others, but atleast from what ive seen scent control and scent use plays a huge part in a successful trap line. I dont trap so i could be wrong or maybe the trap shows are a big gimmick scheme as well. To each thier own, but for me the biggest obstacle i see in killing wild deer is the ability to elude their keen sense of smell.

Theres a big difference between animals that have become accustomed to humans then tramping through the woods on opening day with boots that stink of rubber. And lets face it, muleys are not the brightest of deer species on par with a rut crazed moose. Yes with time any animal will associate a smell or behavior as a way to get free food and may let thier guard down. Dont think thats what the OP was trying to get at nor do i think the OP will have the time or desire to have his local deer herd appreciate the smell of rubber. Apples to oranges in my opinion.

Water doesnt help me, i have a stream that runs the entire lenght of my property . In addition i have several springs that pour out the mountain sides. I have too much of a good thing, which does nothing to help me pattern them over water.

Yep, my nephew had boots that smelled aweful of rubber. Rubbed mud all over, let them sit outside for a few days and odor was greatly deminished.

Cam should not be set up in bedding areas or areas that you may think are prime bedding areas. My Cams are soley set up over mock scrapes, trails leading to food/bed or on my food plots. I never venture near bedding or sanctuary to put a cam. Access to cam is just as important as placement of the cam.

15 to 16' is all i ever needed...damn some of you guys going 30 plus feet is insane. Cant imagine going that high to kill a deer.

Cake them up with mud, leave on for a few days then rinse.

Clean my clothes with just plain ole water, let them dry. Place in a big tote for the year, with lid open slightly. A month before the opener i place a couple pine branches and close up the tote until the opener, a day or 2 before opener I'll place everything outside to air out. Always spray down with scentblocker going to stand and on stand. Has worked for many years. Doesnt hurt to step on a wild apple going in.

A plot that size could not sustain deer nor regrow fast enough even with a minimal deer population.

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Thats a steal, ill take 2....lol.

Wasnt it a foreclosure?? You would be suprised what deals can be had. My quote is on the low end im sure.

250 acres with a house and couple barns, im assuming 500 to 600k. Thats not a huge investment if this is thier full time residence and with live stock /farm they can get tax incentives. Now if they live in the city and paid that much to use as a seasonal home, then they have deep pockets.

Guaranteed!!!

Handle it like a man and kick that handymans a$$. If you need a hand let me know, i can give him an offer he cant refuse. Did you say that was a horse farm..hmmm...maybe we can also give the owner an offer, might involve one of thier horses moving on to greener pastures...lol... In all seriousness bring a welcome gift (helps if you have a little one tag along) and extend a thank you to the owners for giving you permission to hunt. Explain that you wont be able to take them up on their offer because the handyman was quite upset when you introuced yourself to him and he indicated you couldnt hunt. Let them deal with him. Do it now while you have the opportunity. More than sure the handyman has already gone back to them and gave his interpertation of your conversation and im certain he didnt paint you as a good neighbor.

Wow, having to wank a dog to get hunting permission. Guess desperate times call for desperate measures...lol...hope it was worth the effort.

Have a pic. Of the dad when killed? Sure is good genes being passed along.

Good luck, that buck sure is pretty..

I let it go from the treestand. The only time i carry a bottle is if i want to save some to freshen up my mock scrapes.