The Science of Deer Hearing & Smelling! Series: Deer Science w/guest Dr. Karl Miller
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- Опубликовано: 27 сен 2024
- In this episode we continue our series on the science of whitetail deer, and how knowing that is our greatest leverage, our greatest potential to become better hunters. In part two we are joined again by the well-known research scientist Dr. Karl Miller of the University of Georgia Deer Lab. He has done incredible research over the years on deer and made some impactful discoveries. We’re going to talk about deer hearing and sense of smell, and how this knowledge should impact our hunting. There are a lot of myths out there, so see how this science stacks against your preconceived ideas. This is a very High IQ episode.
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• Regarding how deer actually perceive smells - what are the quantitative and qualitative differences compared to us humans? Quantitative refers to amounts or quantities, qualitative aren’t measurable with numbers, but are qualities they hold.
• Can you cover up your scent, as popular with many hunters and products of “cover scent”
• Can you actually eliminate enough of your scent to make a difference in the woods with scent control?
• How good is deer hearing really, and what does that mean for us hunters and how we treat noises we make?
And there is a lot of in depth science stuff in here, almost too much to digest - you may want to listen a few times and really think about how it applies, and our FREE journal to help HERE: deeriq.com/jou...
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Series: The Great Leverage - Deer Science
Episode # 51
Guest: Host Adam Lewis; Dr. Karl Miller
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Interesting, interesting stuff. I have implemented a three-step or five step walk routine, then stopping for a second or two, when the leaves are crunchy and the woods are loud to walk through. Has made a difference. Never used, nor even thought about the stick routine. I'll probably give it a shot though. Thanks for the vid.😊
Only cover up I used that works is skunk essence. No doubt to me it works
Very interesting!
The fur of a predator is probably a lot quieter than any of our clothing. Same with feet vs. boots. Therefore: barefoot in a Gille suit ;o)
Thank you!
Im so glad that infound your podcast. Just found it a couple weeks ago. Im Just an average hunter but i geek out on this kind of stuff.
Welcome!
I know when it comes to hunting deer, it`s impossible to hide my scent. So I try my best to hopefully convince the deer that I`m further away than I actually am.
How?
I just found your channel and have been greatly edified with the solid education in deer biology. It's kind of cool to hear things that I've gathered over the years, confirmed by scientific observations.
One thing that I would exhort you to consider is that man was created in the image of God and he made the beasts of the field according to their kind. We are mankind and are not human or homosapien. As a student of the sciences, I realize that men are classified as evolved beast by the establishment and it can be difficult to hurdle the continual bombardment of propaganda and brainwashing, but we are not beasts; we are men.
Thanks! Agreed!
@@adamlewis_outdoor That was very refreshing to read that you agree. That's not the usual response I get from people, especially when offering reproof or correction. 😂
The good doctors wife out here catching strays 😂
Haha 😆
Another great podcast Adam. Greatly appreciated
Great thank you! 👍🏻
Deer will often bed down on high ground with a one way view, as long as that view is into the wind. They will choose spots with cover behind them. The deer will point his face and eyes into the view and wind and turn his ears into the cover behind him. It is near impossible to approach that deer.
I agree that deer will bed on the high ground with cover at their back, but the the wind is also at their back and they are looking downwind. Their smell is their strongest sense. They can't see through the thick cover behind them so they rely on their nose to cover that area. That's why they bed on the Lee Ward side of a hill.
Wear a deer suit. They’ll never know the difference.
I don't touch anything w o gloves on, always wear boots, but I DO NOT do anything scent cover-up stuff, just hunt the wind. I don't believe in any of that. I have more success being meticulous on access and what i touch or don't touch. Once i'm in the tree, I'm good. I got bagged more using all that BS cover and scent free stuff because i feel like it makes you sloppy thinking youre invisible. Once you realize 99% of the time a deer is gonna react negatively to your scent, you'll be better off.
Try to sound like turkeys walking and scratching. Hit your turkey mouth call every now and then too.
So you could walk with two staffs (sticks) and sound like a 4-legged deer 😅
Yep lol 😆
Jesus is Lord
Indeed
I don't know what to say about the sent control issue. I refrain from eating meat garlic and other spices. I wear clean clothes each time I hunt. I've had deer walk with in 10ft of me and have killed some of them. I've had them walk right by me giving me no indication of knowing iam there. And I hunt on the ground.
Well like I said I don't do too much except what I think is common sense ..don't do people stuff that makes you standout . I've had fox, coyote and other creatures come right up on me .And they never gave me an indication that they knew I was there...except a couple of gray squirrels (excuse my spelling) who got within a foot of me and started barking . My response was to raise my rifle and point it at them and say ,(boom) and they got the point and shut up and moved on! Lol.They maybe stupid but they ain't dumb!
I just hang my hunting clothes outside for a few days prior to the hunt. I use scent free shampoo, soap and deodorant about the same time I set out my gearz Seems to work ok for me.
That’s a start! There is more that can help, if you want my regimen email me adam@deeriq.com
So they do hear vehicle doors closing and know someone is coming.
Absolutely sound travels far. Unless they are habituated to something they will alert
I had a deer circle downwind of me in the predawn darkness in the woods only 30 yards away w/o it spooking off. It was aware of something. I did the usual unscented detergent + unscented shower routine + pine and cedar scent and real deer urine I collect in the winter time (snow) was liberally sprayed on my hat, jacket and pants. I keep the urine frozen until deer season. Whether that was a mature deer or a yearling is anyone's guess as it was too dark to see anything. The deer tried to figure out what I was for about 10 minutes before walking off. I thought that was the coolest experience and most frustrating since I couldn't see it. ---I was on the way to my treestand.
Very cool thanks for sharing. I will add if you follow my plan you won’t have to collect deer urine and put it all over yourself, and the Deer won’t even react at all. Check it out here.deeriq.com/be-a-scent-free-deer-hunter/
@@adamlewis_outdoor Great article. I'm going to buy some carbon and a Scentlok mask and tweak my routine with your suggestions. I'm quite fond of real deer urine. lol. It has a certain pizazz.