How Badly Do You Want To Kill that Once In A Lifetime Buck?
Written by John Eagleheart   
Sunday, 13 December 2009 09:27
Are you chasing that elusive dream of shooting a monster deer? If your desire is to corral a deer that most people would absolutely kill for, I can provide assistance, if you are willing to pay the price in terms of revamping your approach and settling in for the long haul with tremendous perseverance and determination.
by JohnEagleheart


Are you chasing that elusive dream of shooting a monster deer? If your desire is to corral a deer that most people would absolutely kill for, I can provide assistance, if you are willing to pay the price in terms of revamping your approach and settling in for the long haul with tremendous perseverance and determination.

Except for the occasion when you may get very lucky, the productive hunting of a huge whitetail or mule deer is an undertaking that may involve a complete year or more of planning, scouting, and hunting. There have been single bucks which I have scouted, chased, hunted, and fantasized about for years before I eventually saw the chance to make the kill. The huge "war hosses" have a singular characteristic of never being caught in a position where a man could shoot them. There is a reason that the giants are giants, and they appear to have a sixth sense regarding evading hunters.

Fortunately, you can typically predict how the bigger, older bucks will move, and you have to strategize and anticipate how they will move to succeed. Their behavior patterns and movements are so different from doe and smaller bucks, that you can't approach them the same way. They survived this long by being clever and knowing when not to go into a dangerous situation. They've gotten so good at avoiding hunters and not placing themselves in a position that allows them to be hunted that they can live well over 6 years.

A huge buck generally will not flee at the least bit of danger but will instead remain hidden until the coast is clear. I have watched bucks hold firm in cover taking advantage of their natural stealth and incredible camouflage, and then slip, crawl or swim away in avoidance of the most seasoned hunters.

Your tactics have to change if you want to have a chance at bagging a large buck. If your skills and patience are up to the task, and you're willing to put in the time and effort, with a little luck you too can get that trophy.

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