THE QUIET ART

THE ODDS OF SCORING ARE LOW, BUT WALKING UP A WHITETAIL MAY BE THE ULTIMATE BOW-SEASON THRILL

BILL VAZNIS

In this age of treestands and ground blinds, still-hunting for whitetail deer has become a dying art. The mechanics are simple: Take a step, stop, look around, wait a bit, and then take another step. While stealth is key, your mindset is equally important. A successful still-hunt is less a slapdash walk in the woods than it is a systematic stalk through promising cover. Here are three hot zones to still-hunt during bow season. 1. TRAILS OF GLORY As the chase phase of the rut approaches, bucks will be on the move searching for the first does to come into estrus. This searchand-breed behavior will continue for the entirety of the rut, which is why connector runs between bedding areas are my favorite still-hunting routes. The trails are often faint, but the simplest…

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Outdoor Life (Digital) - 1 Issue, October 2015

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