The archery deer hunting season starts in Maine on September 27th which is a scant four days away, it has taken me a bit by surprise, I thought it started in October! I will have to get into high gear to be ready.
Fortunately I have been scouting the land around my house for months and months, I’ve also been asking for advice from hunting neighbors, reading up, and just getting in the flow of the season, as I’ve mentioned before I am new to hunting so everything is fresh and eye opening.
One of the fascinating things I’ve discovered in the hunting world are trail cameras, for those that don’t know they are motion sensitive, weatherproof cameras that you can mount in areas where you suspect activity and gain valuable information about the movement of your quarry.
I went well intentioned to buy the cheapest available a week ago, about $ 65.00, but was successfully talked into a bit of a better model by the hunting salesfolk, spent about twice what I had planned, $ 140.00, then also had to get accessories, memory chip and batteries, another $ 30.00 or so.
You pre-set the time and date on the camera then hang it in the woods, it comes with a strap that you can put around a tree and then you’re ready.
The totally captivating part of all of this are the photos of course:
My first picture!
A lot of does around my area.
The photos provide date, time, temp and moon phase. Here is a daytime picture, same location:
If you look carefully there are two deer in this picture, one is on the very left edge of the frame, hidden in the foliage. You can click on the photo to get a bigger image.
I don’t have a tree stand as of yet, thinking I had more time so this morning I’m off to do that. Then scout for a good location for it.
More to come..
Charles, I hope you catch that dear. Neat pictures. Neat writing.
Sory I meant that deer!!!
Look for the deer trails, if any. Where they cross, nearby is always a good place for a tree stand. Where there are does, somewhere behind there will be a buck, especially during the rut which should be starting soon, i.e., if it hasn’t already. No colognes or perfumed soaps before the hunt. Bonne chance! Dad
Good luck with you hunt!
Ugh! Since I feed them all winter on my back lawn and I’m your neighbor, sadly I’m hoping you aren’t lucky. My men hunt elsewhere so they don’t take the chance of “bagging” one of these! Mixed emotions!
Hey Susan, I hear you and understand your thoughts and feelings.
Happy hunting!