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Deer hunting in crusty snow? #6377657
11/19/18 11:00 PM
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We rarely have snow here during deer rifle season(ends tomorrow). In 28 years I can remember 3-4 times of measurable snow. This season (10days) we have had it twice. Going to the stand in the calm darkness of predawn over crusty snow I sound like a whole pack of elephants. I assume you guys just deal with it and make a ruckus. It is so much nicer when the ground is wet and you can get there in silence.

Re: Deer hunting in crusty snow? [Re: TurkeyTime] #6377664
11/19/18 11:06 PM
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Not a lot a guy can do but tromp in and tromp out. I deal with it ever year and at times starts early and lasts all bow season and gun season. LOL Gun not so bad but I'm still bow hunting and fighting it also. I try to go a little sooner or the evening sit not sure that helps.


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Re: Deer hunting in crusty snow? [Re: TurkeyTime] #6377679
11/19/18 11:26 PM
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Use earplugs...won’t be near as loud


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Re: Deer hunting in crusty snow? [Re: TurkeyTime] #6377746
11/20/18 01:30 AM
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I have hunted in the snow my entire life, and I hate sitting idle in a deer stand so I sneak/still hunt mostly and I am on the move all the time. From my experience the sound of you walking has very little effect on deer, but once they spot you or smell you its a different story. Deer are not the most quiet of creatures crunching through the snow either.

Re: Deer hunting in crusty snow? [Re: TurkeyTime] #6377751
11/20/18 02:04 AM
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Pick days that are windy...dense cover also helps nock down some of the noise...


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Re: Deer hunting in crusty snow? [Re: TurkeyTime] #6377913
11/20/18 10:07 AM
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Just get to the stand as best you can...and get quiet then.


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Re: Deer hunting in crusty snow? [Re: 330-Trapper] #6378146
11/20/18 04:13 PM
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Opening Sunday in northern WI where I was hunting saw us with 2-3 inches of older very crusty snow and -4 degrees. Loud and I do mean loud. Pine squirrels could be heard for a hundred yards. I said OK lets still no I mean LOUD hunt for a couple hours and head out of the woods.! Yes deer can make noise too but when you can hear a twig snap for a quarter mile and there are no hunters moving the deer they don't move unless pushed either.

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Re: Deer hunting in crusty snow? [Re: TurkeyTime] #6378163
11/20/18 04:58 PM
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This is an old spot and stalk bow hunting trick but it works on all sorts of crunchy terrain. Put some socks over your boots ( they need to be nice heavy socks, or fluffy) it will deaden the sound a good deal.

That being said I agree with beltrami, I have noticed that most animals don't spook from the sound of foot steps ( it may make them pay attention to where you are coming from though) but if they wind you or see you...just wave bye bye.

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Re: Deer hunting in crusty snow? [Re: TurkeyTime] #6378169
11/20/18 05:03 PM
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Walk like the deer do.
I believe Its the "cadence" or lack of that triggers the alarm system the strongest.
They lay on hillsides and listen to noise all day , everyday.
Or else they would allways be in flight.
Question is what are you doing so different it causes instant flight.
To be alarmed is ok ,
To create a flight reaction is not the goal.


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walk with a big walking stick so it sounds like a 4 legged critter instead of a 2 legged critter.

Re: Deer hunting in crusty snow? [Re: TurkeyTime] #6378178
11/20/18 05:23 PM
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Please see "Long distance hunting" thread. wink

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Re: Deer hunting in crusty snow? [Re: beltrami trapper] #6378186
11/20/18 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by beltrami trapper
I have hunted in the snow my entire life, and I hate sitting idle in a deer stand so I sneak/still hunt mostly and I am on the move all the time. From my experience the sound of you walking has very little effect on deer, but once they spot you or smell you its a different story. Deer are not the most quiet of creatures crunching through the snow either.

I've been a track and stalk hunter all my life. Just the way I was taught to hunt and I cannot sit in a stand either.Just boring to me.
Frozen leaves are just as bad as crusty snow.
Most hunters move way to fast through the woods. You have to sneak and peek - glassing the woods ahead.
It can take me 30 minutes to cover 150 yds. If I spot a deer, I pick my path to stay in line with trees and keep my eyes on the target, only moving when their head is down.
The real challenge is when 2 or more are traveling together.


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Re: Deer hunting in crusty snow? [Re: TurkeyTime] #6378201
11/20/18 06:20 PM
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I think walking a little slower and keeping track of wind direction definitely help. Doesn't pay to look ahead while walking to your stand an hour before sunrise, but something to keep in mind if walking during the day. I often catch myself walking too fast in the woods and have to keep reminding myself to slow down. Most deer when not fleeing danger will move at a meandering pace, try and match that speed and you're more likely to sound like a deer to another deer, especially if it can't see/smell you.

Re: Deer hunting in crusty snow? [Re: ShawneeMan] #6378213
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Originally Posted by ShawneeMan
Originally Posted by beltrami trapper
I have hunted in the snow my entire life, and I hate sitting idle in a deer stand so I sneak/still hunt mostly and I am on the move all the time. From my experience the sound of you walking has very little effect on deer, but once they spot you or smell you its a different story. Deer are not the most quiet of creatures crunching through the snow either.

I've been a track and stalk hunter all my life. Just the way I was taught to hunt and I cannot sit in a stand either.Just boring to me.
Frozen leaves are just as bad as crusty snow.
Most hunters move way to fast through the woods. You have to sneak and peek - glassing the woods ahead.
It can take me 30 minutes to cover 150 yds. If I spot a deer, I pick my path to stay in line with trees and keep my eyes on the target, only moving when their head is down.
The real challenge is when 2 or more are traveling together.



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