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@@dr.vonslifeinvesting6485 scout the edges around the cover until you find the sign that goes in and out of it and then you can set up along the edge. If you’re not finding that much sign, then move on.
Finally a channel that focuses on deer hunting not just mature buck hunting… you make deer hunting look approachable compared to the podcasts that make it seem more like a SEAL Team 6 mission… great video, I learned a lot!
I appreciate you mentioning how I focus on deer hunting. I try to do the same with fishing. I love the idea of helping others learn the hobby/sport without making everyone feel like they need to shoot a 160+ buck each season to be an 'accomplished' deer hunter.
Excellent observation. I’m so tired of the trophy aspect of hunting media. I just want to hunt and eat deer, whether that is small, medium or big deer. I don’t care. Great job with the video and content!
I think most people are geared towards mature buck hunting because if you can get after them you can get after does easy. Mature bucks are the most elusive
@ritualghost The oldest deer ever checked in at Barbour WMA was a doe. They can be elusive, too. Isn't shooting a 150 or 160 lb. doe ( I'm in south Bama) with worn out teeth just as much of an accomplishment as shooting an old buck? I shot a buck last year with wore out teeth and weighed 221 lbs., but his rack wasn't even 100 inches. Is he a trophy?
Cory, you are the man!!! There are tons of resources on the internet. Many are great, but often times they assume that new hunters are way more than we actually know. That is the case even for those guides that are supposed to be geared toward new hunters like myself. This upcoming season will be my second. There are times when RUclipsrs will point in the general direction of a land feature or sign and refer to it on camera, without zooming in and filming it in detail. Or, they will refer to something like "autumn olive" but not take the tame to put it on camera and explain how it works. You do take the time to do it and you keep it practical. Of course I want a buck, but I will gladly take a nice doe as my first trophy, and you are helping me plan!!!!
Thank you for noticing. I'm trying to relate to people with honesty and to also be as down to earth as I can be. Thanks for noticing that - you've looked at the bigger picture of the channel.
Thank you for your direct and focused message on hunting deer around water. I have hunted mainly ag fields here in Delaware over the years but due to the explosion of development recently and obviously more to come I am limited to public land which is great because there is a lot of water be it lowland areas or creek bottoms or tax ditches. I find a lot of trails cut in to the banks of these ditches and creeks but are new to hunting them so your insight is definitely helpful. I will be watching your videos to pick up more tips. Thanks Dennis from Delaware.
Thank you for your kind words, Dennis. Public land is a lot of fun to hunt, in my opinion. If I can help in anyway, please let me know. Take care! - Corey
Hi Dennis from a fellow Delaware hunter. My name is Matt. I’m in the same situation hunting public lands and you said it all ,low land and tax ditches hold most of our deer. I live in Kent county I mostly hunt Norman g wilder state area. One of our largest woods on public access. It still gets very crowded at certain times but many hunters have become lazy and bunch up in the easy to get to areas. I got fortunate last season and hunted a section that in the opening of the woods was flooded and people seemed to dismiss it. Only needed to get through about 100yds and the ground was higher and loaded with deer. Mosquitos were terrible in September and October but a therma cell and low impact pressure made it worth the inconvenience. Bow season is here now of course and this year feels more important than ever to hunt and be successful. Good luck to you this season. Very nice to see someone else from Delaware in the comments.
Nice job on this video, and I love your enthusiasm and excitement! That said, I've not done well on or near water, be it beaver swamps, or heavy think swamps. I've tried to set up near them, but I'm afraid that the wind has usually busted my efforts. Locally here in Connecticut on private land with two creeks we've not had any shot opportunities along the creeks despite numerous trail cam pictures, which all seem to be at night. Last year in Maryland, while hunting early muzzleloader season on Wye Island, I nearly sank in a bog which did have lots of deer tracks surrounding and lots of droppings. That said, I got so badly sucked into the muck that I had to leave one boot in the mud and crawl out. Then I had to walk back to my car for another set of boots! The only buck killed that day, a nice 9 pointer was killed in the woods, a transition line to food. ruclips.net/video/V_iupZjrxq8/видео.html
That surprises me a lot that you were unable to hook up with deer near creeks. Hmmm….as far as them winding you near swamps, it could be the thermals at last light, pulling your scent toward the water source. That’s one downside of edge swamp hunting. Here in WI, creeks and swamps would be my first recommendations to those looking to take down a deer.
Camo choice can be a game changer too. Take a black light to your camo . Anything with white will flash and stand out and many camo’s will flash with blue color. Good camo will be dead and not flash to a black light.
Watched you video on water tonight and am liking how you broke down that area. Have been hunting now for (deer) 40 YRS. Have many wallhangers fro. Soy bean,corn fields but never thought about the creeks and water ways that were near them. You know we arent Bill Jordan, Michael Waddell, or any of the others. We are like you with no sponsors and have daily jobs to go to if we are to survive and enjoy this sport. I have su scribed to your stuff and am excited to see what else you bring us. No one can say they kn ow it all but tonight, even with all my years I learned something and was really amazed at what you said and explained. Good job, my friend. I am looking forward to your next video and in the meantime while waiting am gonna look at the videos you have already posted. Thanks again brother.
I agree 10000% I had 2 tree stands up, one was where 2 creeks came together, had a steep ledge on the other side and plenty of thick cover and the other was at what I thought was a good spot but never saw any deer just annoying squirrels and occasional turkey. The other (by the water) saw deer almost. every time I went out. Sadly someone stole my tree stand and then the property was sold and logged. Now Im on a friends 300 acre farm and have a. tree. stand about 30 yards from a creek so we'll see.
The creek, autumn olive, mature trees nestled amongst them. You just described the spot I shot my personal best deer. We always call them swamp donkeys for a reason!
Gene Wensel, one of the greatest bowhunters of all time said hunt where rabbits would live. It may look too thick for you and i but deer will go through it with ease.
Totally agree. Took me a while to get it but I won't hunt anywhere where there isn't a water source within 300yds, as you said as well. I start at the water source, pay attention to the sign and put together a plan from there. The other trick is to execute the plan before another hunter beats you to it. (I do really love the extra challenge public land throws on the hunt.)
@@RelentlessSportsman You mentioned you read some books. I have as well, but they all seem to be geared toward mature buck hunting, which I don't focus on because I'm a meat hunter, so anything that shows up is good for me. Can you recommend some?
@@scottbrammer8275 What I meant by 'reading' was online hunting blogs, forums and websites/online journals. Do you want a few recommendations for those?
I love this… pretty new to hunting and my dad rarely goes these days but it seems like i can’t ever see deer unless he puts me in a spot… this is gonna help me figure it out without needing his help every single time lol
wind direction and deer runs around swamps are what determine my stand location. i like to be about 30+ feet higher in elevation than the lowest point of a deer run with the wind blowing directly at me, away from the run, not toward either side of it. (usually unsure which way deer are coming from if there is food and beds in both directions) scouting is so important. cant tell you how many times ive been busted watching a run and the deer were running the ridge behind me. hiked my ass to the top to figure out WHY. there was a scrape line 60 yds behind me on a logging road i didnt know was there. learned the hard way, didn't scout enough. knowing the woods just as well as the deer do is super important.
Best hunting spot I ever had was right next to a calmly flowing river and about 100 yards down the hill from huge corn fields. I sometimes saw some good bucks but just the sheer amount of deer was insane. Any given morning or evening I could look around and count 50-75+ deer within 300 yards. Old man died and his punk kids sold the whole place. For easily a couple million. Sad day.
Love the information. I quit watching television hunting because they don't teach you much and really just try to sell product. Glad to see someone actually try to help people see more deer and be more efficient with their time. You gained a new follower for sure
Good job at sharing valuable information. Hopefully this will help them who apply it to their hunts. I'm a professional beaver trapper. I will tell ya that I jump a lot of deer when I'm working. A lot of animals use beaver dams to cross water especially in swamps.
One time scouting deeper into the woods behind my house that I’ve ever scouted I came up on a swamp. The locals called it the beaver lake because it had a lot of beavers. Anyways it looked so beautiful and was only about ankle deep in parts and had thickets in it. I came up to a spot that was a mound and I was about 50 yards from when deer jumped and went everywhere! You saying deer will find a dry spot in a wet area to bed reminded me of that.
I learned a lot of what you are saying last season. I have noticed hoof tracks at the edge of creeks and paths that they use to escape into the marsh at one of my favorite spots. I have lost a couple of deer opportunities because they take off into the swamp marsh as soon as they hear you approaching from above. Very frustrating. I have seen a the herd high tailing it through the marsh literally in the middle far from shore. Very beautiful sight but frustrating. Thanks for the info. Nice vid
Im not a pro, but i agree with this video 💯. Im in Wisconsin, bowler area with a creek on the south 40, north 40 is a hardwood ridge.Super thick around the creek and ag Field within 100 yds of creek. Rutt is beautiful time to be out
With a resounding YES! You nailed it on the head many years especially in my youth seeing deer sometimes not enough. Wasnt till I started hunting the hardwood swamp bottoms in mississippi did I understand this. Water equals deer and other critters water is life. Find the water and the transitions you find wildlife. Biggest bucks and most deer where always found at swamp edges then I moved to colorado hunting mulies, same thing creek bottoms and water brought deer
My first hunt ever on public went to creek and scouted and hunted shot a doe and missed a descent 8 for a first time buck but then i eventually hunted else where. I also hunted in some of that bush tree you was talking about and had a buck come through heard him coming from all the snapping of branches he was doing lol. My first year bow hunting and never really hunted besides as a kid with shotgun like 2 seasons. I seen like 6 bucks shot at 5 missed all also seen about 10 doe and some fawns. I was able to do that all because i scouted though boots on the ground 100% fool proof
@relentlesssportsman first video I’ve seen of yours. Great stuff. Actually real tips. Not just filler content for views. Definitely will like and follow. Keep it up man.
I seem to be in the deer, at least as much as you can up north. There are a lot of empty places too. My big issue seems to be entrance/exit and where to setup to see or get a shot opportunity (I bow hunt off the ground using natural cover). Late season I see nothing, even though there's sign all around me. I've been trying to get closer to bedding since they don't seem to be moving much in daylight now, but I think I've been getting too close lol. Where I live it's a clay plain with steep, deeply eroded river valleys and boreal forest with some mixed hardwoods. Even the creeks can be in 100 foot deep valleys. There are usually deer trails along the top edges of the valleys and also partway down. The does are bedding in the big river valleys, not sure if the bucks are also. But the wind in those valleys swirls and is terrible to hunt. Then south of here it's more of a pothole landscape with oak and pine. Always out there trying to learn! But I do struggle to see deer up north, if I see five on public all season I'm doing well. Trying to get one in bow range is even harder and I haven't been able to get doe tags for public up here, so I feel like taking a buck with my bow is almost an impossible task. Gun hunting is much easier because I can still hunt or track in areas with good sign. You're right on the swamp edges, when I get down farther south in the pothole landscape I've been finding good sign around the edges of black spruce bogs. But I think my entrance and setup as far as scent and noise isn't where it needs to be yet. These deer don't seem to tolerate any human presence. I refuse to bait even though it's legal here, that's just lazy hunting to me. I would rather learn to be a better hunter. Thanks for the videos!
@@RelentlessSportsman no worries, no need to apologize! I'm in Douglas County less than ten miles from Lake Superior. I hunt public near me and some in Washburn County when I go down there to visit my boyfriend. I can get over to Bayfield and Sawyer Counties pretty easily too. Moved here from MN in 2023 and there's so much scouting and exploring I want to do. Barely scratched the surface so far even though I spend a ton of time in the woods. Right now there are issues with the deer herd up north, numbers are down from what they used to be. And wolf and predator numbers are high. I use Google and OnX for maps. Thanks!
Gotcha. Yes the numbers are not great anywhere in northern WI. I used to hunt a half mile south of the UP border back when there was a decent herd population. Some friends of mine still hunt there and they have had seasons where they see more wolves than deer. Sad
@@RelentlessSportsman I'm sad that I missed the old days when deer numbers were better up north. They were already falling when I learned to hunt in northern MN. But at least I learned to hunt difficult conditions and still get excited just seeing some does! I try to have realistic expectations and am happy with smaller bucks, but it sure would be fun to bag a mature one. Plus getting out in these big areas of public in the northwoods is really fun. I'm sure you're familiar with it if you learned to hunt near the UP. We need some wolf management for sure.
Hi, my dad has a propety along a river, and I have scouted it before. There is also the curve (or known as oxbow) on the property as well, but all along the river is thick. You can't get to the river through the thicket from my dad's property, but I'm sure my neighbors has better entrances. How would you hunt that?
I don't have all the details necessary to give you a complete answer. Based on what you said, and what I imagine the property looks like, I would attempt kayaking to get to where you see the most sign. If your dad owns the land, is it possible to clear a small trail during the off-season?
@@RelentlessSportsman the thing is that our land is like a travel corridor for these deer but not often. There’s big dark trails there but I assume it’s from previous years there. You don’t see them often even on trail camera during the day/night. I assume as you said with the curve/oxbow that they use to cross the river is what they’re doing? But it’s too thick to get in there from my dads property
You're welcome. I was thinking about that...how some people in other states don't have the same consistent water sources and how that may change their approach to hunting. But even when I see people hunt in other states, it seems like marshes and rivers still help them succeed in many cases.
I hunt a small creek. I’m talking only about 6-7 foot wide and right now it’s down to a trickle because of no rain. I’ve seen where they bed and it’s really thick around this small opening. If I’m standing in the creek bed it would be on my left then on the right across from it is a pretty steep hill. My problem is trying to get in there without spooking them. I’ve tried walking up the creek bed. Water barely comes half way up my boot but there are water holes where the do drink from I caught on cam. On the other side of the thick where they bed is the main trail getting into my other spot where my blinds are. I hunt the ground by the way. Now that steep hill I was talking about across from the bed there is a small flat that would be perfect place with the right cover and there is another wide trail half way up the steep hill but to get to that trail I have to walk past the thick and make a uturn to hit that trail as it is on a steady upward slope. Either way I’d get busted trying to get to that spot.
I just started hunting and saw some fresh deer droppings (still hunting) and on my way to a new point I found that. What’s the next appropriate step to take following seeing that? Thanks going back out next Thursday!
@ I’m hunting in IL. The spot I found has a small hill that leads to little creek you have to cross to then get passed some open field that look like stalks of wheat. Then I’m in a big forest area. There’s one spot where there’s a bridge to cross over to enter into and start hunting as well .. wish I could just show you my map 😆 but yeah I’m trying to figure out placement of where to just sit still and get lucky finding one. Also I don’t have a blind. Thinking of buying a chair blind/1-2 person blind for sake of scent and coverage control. I think it’s worth the 60-70 dollars just don’t know which of two is better. I figure with the blind in really crappy weather I could field dress the deer in the blind too
Just watched half of your video on where to hunt and when u discuss bottlenecks that’s exactly where I found the fresh deer dropping! On the end of a bottleneck
@ so I seen a deer after being out there five times. It just snowed today so I plan on going back to the same place tomorrow that I saw one, First time I had seen one there wasn’t a clean shot. Wish me luck! Oh and my big toes felt like they froze when sitting in the blinds at 5 degrees.. gotta figure something out with these rubber hunting boots and wool socks
Hunted a piece of public without water source on it my friends son shot a nice buck in the morning I shot a decent buck at 3pm and we saw 6 more bucks all on the same public property also saw deer the 1 other time i hunted public and there was also no water source on that public but doesn't mean there wasn't water near by
I live in Michigan alot of creeks near me are roughly 3feet deep an some from 5 to 15feet wide. Some section get 1feet deep but no more than 5foot in some places 😂 so would I just look for shallow spots an foot prints for crossing? Or would they cross in deeper sections too?
Lots of people here in WI hunt illegally over bait piles. I've noticed that many older folks have a hard time hunting differently since the bait ban happened many years ago.
@@RelentlessSportsman Yes. And the younger generation being raised to do it. It good to have a channel like this to help them learn to actually hunt. 👍
During the early part of the season I had opportunities along a creek but after the acorns were done the deer seemed to move away. I’ve spent a lot of time near water.
i don't really have water in my hunting area. The last 6 times i was outside hunting, i shot 11 deers in total. So it is possible to hunt effectively without water... i always try to imagine "if i would be a deer, what would i like to eat and where?". In my area is a lot of blackberry. They love that, if it is "safe" to go there. So blackberry has to be part of an soft edge. There nees to be bushes which cover everything of the deer except neck and head. Somehow they are conviced they are invisible if they are covered like that. :D Yeah and that's it. I did no scouting at all, other hunters shot nothing lately, i only do scouting with google maps and arrive an hour early to spot my tree which has everything i just stated before, plus perfect wind direction. Wind is more important than everything else.
So in my state we have high desert areas with public land having few if not any water sources. What is the best way to look for water in those situations?
It boosts playtime count for the algorithm. More time equals more pay on RUclips. Every second counts even though it's only worth a fraction of a penny.
What’s with viewers having patience of a 2 year old? If you can sit in the woods for hours on end seeing nothing, you should be able to wait 2 minutes for the hunting tip presented in the video. Logic. Make it make sense.
What about springs? Ive got a good spot, killed some around there over the years, there is a small feeder creek at the bottom of the hill, but it tends to run dry. Ive heard from my neighbors there are several springs in the super thick stuff, but never actually found a spring. Lots of water loving trees around though, and deer a plenty, saw 3 this morning for my morning sit, but im not sure they are relating to the small, and at the moment, dry creek at the bottom of the hill.
It all depends. By and large, walking across water is noisy and alerts every animal in the area. Snow can often silence your steps. There is no absolute answer. I offer my information based on what I have experienced. Thanks for watching.
We have 40 acres of swamp/big woods natural pond with creek I see deer 99% of my sits through the whole hunting season. Deer need and live near water it also gives them security this guy is not wrong. Our ground isnt ideal for building or farming. But thats not why we bought it. It holds deer and is my wifes and my hobby. Going to dip my toes into turkey hunting and maybe some trapping eventually.
What doesn’t get said enough especially in this day and age is that if you want to see more deer be out every single hour that you can be. I get home from work an hour and 15 mins before legal shooting light cut off and I still come home get changed in the garage and still head out into a stand. You don’t need to have an exorabant amount of time to hunt. Today will be the 6th day into the archery season and I already got two deer into the freezer. Just keep going out every single day like clock work and you’ll be putting deer in the freezer
Kind of. I actually believe in hunting the best spots, in the best conditions. In other words, I hunt 2-3 max per spot because I want to be super efficient with my time.
You know why deer like water? Because the closer you are to water, the lusher the feed, yum, yum, yum, yum. That's why deer and most other things like water, they're vegans and it's the salad bar.
He are some more helpful hunting videos if you're interested!
Number 1 Way to See MORE DEER - ruclips.net/video/d5SmG70R3P0/видео.html
Best Rut Stand Locations - ruclips.net/video/evNpW5iI6zU/видео.html
How to Find BUCK BEDS Fast - ruclips.net/video/isDL_lBMapg/видео.html
Hunting Bike Setup - ruclips.net/video/E6_uolfnBMI/видео.html
What about hunting around natural springs just curious?
I’ve learned hunt water and the most important thing is hunt the thickest cover on your property deer LOVE THICK COVER !!!
Do you just sit on the edge of it? Here in the south it can get super thick in low pines and I just don’t see how you could get in there.
I feel like not living in swampland would actually help a guy like me
@@dr.vonslifeinvesting6485 scout the edges around the cover until you find the sign that goes in and out of it and then you can set up along the edge. If you’re not finding that much sign, then move on.
Great with 00
Finally a channel that focuses on deer hunting not just mature buck hunting… you make deer hunting look approachable compared to the podcasts that make it seem more like a SEAL Team 6 mission… great video, I learned a lot!
I appreciate you mentioning how I focus on deer hunting. I try to do the same with fishing. I love the idea of helping others learn the hobby/sport without making everyone feel like they need to shoot a 160+ buck each season to be an 'accomplished' deer hunter.
Agree!! Well done
Excellent observation. I’m so tired of the trophy aspect of hunting media. I just want to hunt and eat deer, whether that is small, medium or big deer. I don’t care. Great job with the video and content!
I think most people are geared towards mature buck hunting because if you can get after them you can get after does easy. Mature bucks are the most elusive
@ritualghost The oldest deer ever checked in at Barbour WMA was a doe. They can be elusive, too. Isn't shooting a 150 or 160 lb. doe ( I'm in south Bama) with worn out teeth just as much of an accomplishment as shooting an old buck? I shot a buck last year with wore out teeth and weighed 221 lbs., but his rack wasn't even 100 inches. Is he a trophy?
Cory, you are the man!!! There are tons of resources on the internet. Many are great, but often times they assume that new hunters are way more than we actually know. That is the case even for those guides that are supposed to be geared toward new hunters like myself. This upcoming season will be my second. There are times when RUclipsrs will point in the general direction of a land feature or sign and refer to it on camera, without zooming in and filming it in detail. Or, they will refer to something like "autumn olive" but not take the tame to put it on camera and explain how it works. You do take the time to do it and you keep it practical. Of course I want a buck, but I will gladly take a nice doe as my first trophy, and you are helping me plan!!!!
Thank you for noticing.
I'm trying to relate to people with honesty and to also be as down to earth as I can be.
Thanks for noticing that - you've looked at the bigger picture of the channel.
Thank you for your direct and focused message on hunting deer around water. I have hunted mainly ag fields here in Delaware over the years but due to the explosion of development recently and obviously more to come I am limited to public land which is great because there is a lot of water be it lowland areas or creek bottoms or tax ditches. I find a lot of trails cut in to the banks of these ditches and creeks but are new to hunting them so your insight is definitely helpful. I will be watching your videos to pick up more tips. Thanks Dennis from Delaware.
Thank you for your kind words, Dennis. Public land is a lot of fun to hunt, in my opinion. If I can help in anyway, please let me know.
Take care!
- Corey
Hi Dennis from a fellow Delaware hunter. My name is Matt. I’m in the same situation hunting public lands and you said it all ,low land and tax ditches hold most of our deer. I live in Kent county I mostly hunt Norman g wilder state area. One of our largest woods on public access. It still gets very crowded at certain times but many hunters have become lazy and bunch up in the easy to get to areas. I got fortunate last season and hunted a section that in the opening of the woods was flooded and people seemed to dismiss it. Only needed to get through about 100yds and the ground was higher and loaded with deer. Mosquitos were terrible in September and October but a therma cell and low impact pressure made it worth the inconvenience. Bow season is here now of course and this year feels more important than ever to hunt and be successful. Good luck to you this season. Very nice to see someone else from Delaware in the comments.
Nice job on this video, and I love your enthusiasm and excitement! That said, I've not done well on or near water, be it beaver swamps, or heavy think swamps. I've tried to set up near them, but I'm afraid that the wind has usually busted my efforts. Locally here in Connecticut on private land with two creeks we've not had any shot opportunities along the creeks despite numerous trail cam pictures, which all seem to be at night. Last year in Maryland, while hunting early muzzleloader season on Wye Island, I nearly sank in a bog which did have lots of deer tracks surrounding and lots of droppings. That said, I got so badly sucked into the muck that I had to leave one boot in the mud and crawl out. Then I had to walk back to my car for another set of boots! The only buck killed that day, a nice 9 pointer was killed in the woods, a transition line to food. ruclips.net/video/V_iupZjrxq8/видео.html
That surprises me a lot that you were unable to hook up with deer near creeks. Hmmm….as far as them winding you near swamps, it could be the thermals at last light, pulling your scent toward the water source. That’s one downside of edge swamp hunting.
Here in WI, creeks and swamps would be my first recommendations to those looking to take down a deer.
Just got into hunting at 57 years old. I will binge watch your content.
me too but at 55. ....going to process on my own for the first time this year
Me too. At 43😂
Camo choice can be a game changer too.
Take a black light to your camo .
Anything with white will flash and stand out and many camo’s will flash with blue color.
Good camo will be dead and not flash to a black light.
Good to know. Thank you.
Watched you video on water tonight and am liking how you broke down that area. Have been hunting now for (deer) 40 YRS. Have many wallhangers fro. Soy bean,corn fields but never thought about the creeks and water ways that were near them. You know we arent Bill Jordan, Michael Waddell, or any of the others. We are like you with no sponsors and have daily jobs to go to if we are to survive and enjoy this sport. I have su scribed to your stuff and am excited to see what else you bring us. No one can say they kn ow it all but tonight, even with all my years I learned something and was really amazed at what you said and explained. Good job, my friend. I am looking forward to your next video and in the meantime while waiting am gonna look at the videos you have already posted. Thanks again brother.
I agree 10000% I had 2 tree stands up, one was where 2 creeks came together, had a steep ledge on the other side and plenty of thick cover and the other was at what I thought was a good spot but never saw any deer just annoying squirrels and occasional turkey. The other (by the water) saw deer almost. every time I went out. Sadly someone stole my tree stand and then the property was sold and logged. Now Im on a friends 300 acre farm and have a. tree. stand about 30 yards from a creek so we'll see.
That’s great to hear!
Awesome video like your honest no B.S. approach, you get out of it what you put into it! Keep the videos coming.
Thank you!
I appreciate your kind words.
Good luck out there!
The creek, autumn olive, mature trees nestled amongst them. You just described the spot I shot my personal best deer.
We always call them swamp donkeys for a reason!
Gene Wensel, one of the greatest bowhunters of all time said hunt where rabbits would live. It may look too thick for you and i but deer will go through it with ease.
Totally agree. Took me a while to get it but I won't hunt anywhere where there isn't a water source within 300yds, as you said as well. I start at the water source, pay attention to the sign and put together a plan from there. The other trick is to execute the plan before another hunter beats you to it. (I do really love the extra challenge public land throws on the hunt.)
Exactly. Public land is sooo fun! A big puzzle with many variables to figure out. Makes worth it when success comes our way.
@@RelentlessSportsman You mentioned you read some books. I have as well, but they all seem to be geared toward mature buck hunting, which I don't focus on because I'm a meat hunter, so anything that shows up is good for me. Can you recommend some?
@@scottbrammer8275 What I meant by 'reading' was online hunting blogs, forums and websites/online journals.
Do you want a few recommendations for those?
I'd love some recommendations for those online forums @@RelentlessSportsman
I love this… pretty new to hunting and my dad rarely goes these days but it seems like i can’t ever see deer unless he puts me in a spot… this is gonna help me figure it out without needing his help every single time lol
Glad it was helpful
wind direction and deer runs around swamps are what determine my stand location. i like to be about 30+ feet higher in elevation than the lowest point of a deer run with the wind blowing directly at me, away from the run, not toward either side of it. (usually unsure which way deer are coming from if there is food and beds in both directions) scouting is so important. cant tell you how many times ive been busted watching a run and the deer were running the ridge behind me. hiked my ass to the top to figure out WHY. there was a scrape line 60 yds behind me on a logging road i didnt know was there. learned the hard way, didn't scout enough. knowing the woods just as well as the deer do is super important.
You are spot on! It's amazing how much more we can learn from mistakes.
Best hunting spot I ever had was right next to a calmly flowing river and about 100 yards down the hill from huge corn fields. I sometimes saw some good bucks but just the sheer amount of deer was insane. Any given morning or evening I could look around and count 50-75+ deer within 300 yards. Old man died and his punk kids sold the whole place. For easily a couple million. Sad day.
Enjoy watching your videos. You take the extra step in showing hunters where to set up in the deer woods. Good luck with your channel!
Thank you for the comment and watching the video. I appreciate your support, Mark.
Love the information. I quit watching television hunting because they don't teach you much and really just try to sell product. Glad to see someone actually try to help people see more deer and be more efficient with their time. You gained a new follower for sure
I’m glad you appreciate it!
I agree with the tv non sense. It’s mostly stagged
Good job at sharing valuable information. Hopefully this will help them who apply it to their hunts.
I'm a professional beaver trapper. I will tell ya that I jump a lot of deer when I'm working.
A lot of animals use beaver dams to cross water especially in swamps.
Oh I bet!
Thanks for watching.
I just stumbled to your channel. I really appreciate your tips and subscribed.
Thank you for the support! Much appreciated.
One time scouting deeper into the woods behind my house that I’ve ever scouted I came up on a swamp. The locals called it the beaver lake because it had a lot of beavers. Anyways it looked so beautiful and was only about ankle deep in parts and had thickets in it. I came up to a spot that was a mound and I was about 50 yards from when deer jumped and went everywhere! You saying deer will find a dry spot in a wet area to bed reminded me of that.
I'm really enjoying your content and learning a lot! Thank you!
I appreciate the comment, John. Thanks for watching!
Very well made video. Great advice followed up with examples, thanks brother man
Appreciate you! Thanks for watching.
I learned a lot of what you are saying last season. I have noticed hoof tracks at the edge of creeks and paths that they use to escape into the marsh at one of my favorite spots. I have lost a couple of deer opportunities because they take off into the swamp marsh as soon as they hear you approaching from above. Very frustrating. I have seen a the herd high tailing it through the marsh literally in the middle far from shore. Very beautiful sight but frustrating. Thanks for the info. Nice vid
My background is mainly trapping and your tip is what I always look for too. It is key.
Im not a pro, but i agree with this video 💯. Im in Wisconsin, bowler area with a creek on the south 40, north 40 is a hardwood ridge.Super thick around the creek and ag Field within 100 yds of creek. Rutt is beautiful time to be out
That's a good area. Lots of good ag land.
Good luck!
Man best hunting video tip ever! Thank you!
You're welcome.
Thanks for watching!
Best way to see more deer with a promise. Count me in
Let me know how it works for you.
I’ve received good feedback from others
Your creek looks just like my creek!
Nice.
Good for seeing deer crossing activity
People are in love with the sound of their own voices.
Be polite. Otherwise you are not welcome here.
Skip to 2 minutes in. You’re welcome
True true. I was still newish to making videos.
With a resounding YES! You nailed it on the head many years especially in my youth seeing deer sometimes not enough. Wasnt till I started hunting the hardwood swamp bottoms in mississippi did I understand this. Water equals deer and other critters water is life. Find the water and the transitions you find wildlife. Biggest bucks and most deer where always found at swamp edges then I moved to colorado hunting mulies, same thing creek bottoms and water brought deer
Thanks for watching! I'm glad you scout and hunt the same way. I'm sure you've had a lot of success over the years hunting near water!
@@RelentlessSportsman yeah brother recently found your channel keep up the good work
YOUR VIDEOS ARE ALWAYS A WEALTH OF KNOLEDGE
Thank you!
Glad you’re getting value from them.
My first hunt ever on public went to creek and scouted and hunted shot a doe and missed a descent 8 for a first time buck but then i eventually hunted else where. I also hunted in some of that bush tree you was talking about and had a buck come through heard him coming from all the snapping of branches he was doing lol. My first year bow hunting and never really hunted besides as a kid with shotgun like 2 seasons. I seen like 6 bucks shot at 5 missed all also seen about 10 doe and some fawns. I was able to do that all because i scouted though boots on the ground 100% fool proof
Really liked this video and how you present information!
Appreciate that!
Thanks for watching
I will do this! Thankyou!
You're welcome.
Let me know how it works for you.
@relentlesssportsman first video I’ve seen of yours. Great stuff. Actually real tips. Not just filler content for views. Definitely will like and follow. Keep it up man.
Great post, I'm considering trying at my older age
Excellent. Good luck out there!
You are on point brother 🤙🏿🤙🏿🤙🏿🤙🏿🤙🏿
Thanks for watching!
I know of one place where deer are actually crossing the marsh across a beaver dam and another where the cross a causeway for a natural gas pipeline.
That was a great and informative video. Thank you very much.
You bet! Thanks for watching
Good tips!! Going to hunt the river this year.
I’m glad you enjoyed the video.
The best video I've seen on the topic. Well done.
I seem to be in the deer, at least as much as you can up north. There are a lot of empty places too. My big issue seems to be entrance/exit and where to setup to see or get a shot opportunity (I bow hunt off the ground using natural cover). Late season I see nothing, even though there's sign all around me. I've been trying to get closer to bedding since they don't seem to be moving much in daylight now, but I think I've been getting too close lol. Where I live it's a clay plain with steep, deeply eroded river valleys and boreal forest with some mixed hardwoods. Even the creeks can be in 100 foot deep valleys. There are usually deer trails along the top edges of the valleys and also partway down. The does are bedding in the big river valleys, not sure if the bucks are also. But the wind in those valleys swirls and is terrible to hunt. Then south of here it's more of a pothole landscape with oak and pine. Always out there trying to learn! But I do struggle to see deer up north, if I see five on public all season I'm doing well. Trying to get one in bow range is even harder and I haven't been able to get doe tags for public up here, so I feel like taking a buck with my bow is almost an impossible task. Gun hunting is much easier because I can still hunt or track in areas with good sign. You're right on the swamp edges, when I get down farther south in the pothole landscape I've been finding good sign around the edges of black spruce bogs. But I think my entrance and setup as far as scent and noise isn't where it needs to be yet. These deer don't seem to tolerate any human presence. I refuse to bait even though it's legal here, that's just lazy hunting to me. I would rather learn to be a better hunter. Thanks for the videos!
Where are you located generally? Sorry if I've asked before and cannot remember.
Are there decent arial maps for that area?
@@RelentlessSportsman no worries, no need to apologize! I'm in Douglas County less than ten miles from Lake Superior. I hunt public near me and some in Washburn County when I go down there to visit my boyfriend. I can get over to Bayfield and Sawyer Counties pretty easily too. Moved here from MN in 2023 and there's so much scouting and exploring I want to do. Barely scratched the surface so far even though I spend a ton of time in the woods. Right now there are issues with the deer herd up north, numbers are down from what they used to be. And wolf and predator numbers are high. I use Google and OnX for maps. Thanks!
Gotcha.
Yes the numbers are not great anywhere in northern WI.
I used to hunt a half mile south of the UP border back when there was a decent herd population.
Some friends of mine still hunt there and they have had seasons where they see more wolves than deer. Sad
@@RelentlessSportsman I'm sad that I missed the old days when deer numbers were better up north. They were already falling when I learned to hunt in northern MN. But at least I learned to hunt difficult conditions and still get excited just seeing some does! I try to have realistic expectations and am happy with smaller bucks, but it sure would be fun to bag a mature one. Plus getting out in these big areas of public in the northwoods is really fun. I'm sure you're familiar with it if you learned to hunt near the UP. We need some wolf management for sure.
Great vid !!!
Thank you
Hi, my dad has a propety along a river, and I have scouted it before. There is also the curve (or known as oxbow) on the property as well, but all along the river is thick. You can't get to the river through the thicket from my dad's property, but I'm sure my neighbors has better entrances. How would you hunt that?
I don't have all the details necessary to give you a complete answer.
Based on what you said, and what I imagine the property looks like, I would attempt kayaking to get to where you see the most sign.
If your dad owns the land, is it possible to clear a small trail during the off-season?
@@RelentlessSportsman the thing is that our land is like a travel corridor for these deer but not often. There’s big dark trails there but I assume it’s from previous years there. You don’t see them often even on trail camera during the day/night. I assume as you said with the curve/oxbow that they use to cross the river is what they’re doing? But it’s too thick to get in there from my dads property
great video!!
Thanks! Hope it helps with your scouting.
Good info. Thanks for sharing your tips I’ve never hunted around watch much
You're welcome. I was thinking about that...how some people in other states don't have the same consistent water sources and how that may change their approach to hunting. But even when I see people hunt in other states, it seems like marshes and rivers still help them succeed in many cases.
Give it a try sometime and let me know how it goes.
I hunt a small creek. I’m talking only about 6-7 foot wide and right now it’s down to a trickle because of no rain. I’ve seen where they bed and it’s really thick around this small opening. If I’m standing in the creek bed it would be on my left then on the right across from it is a pretty steep hill. My problem is trying to get in there without spooking them. I’ve tried walking up the creek bed. Water barely comes half way up my boot but there are water holes where the do drink from I caught on cam. On the other side of the thick where they bed is the main trail getting into my other spot where my blinds are. I hunt the ground by the way. Now that steep hill I was talking about across from the bed there is a small flat that would be perfect place with the right cover and there is another wide trail half way up the steep hill but to get to that trail I have to walk past the thick and make a uturn to hit that trail as it is on a steady upward slope. Either way I’d get busted trying to get to that spot.
You should try a hecs suite it really works I've had crows land on branch two feet in front of me.
Thanks for the tip
I just started hunting and saw some fresh deer droppings (still hunting) and on my way to a new point I found that. What’s the next appropriate step to take following seeing that? Thanks going back out next Thursday!
Will you please send explain your terrain more? Where are you located?
@ I’m hunting in IL. The spot I found has a small hill that leads to little creek you have to cross to then get passed some open field that look like stalks of wheat. Then I’m in a big forest area. There’s one spot where there’s a bridge to cross over to enter into and start hunting as well .. wish I could just show you my map 😆 but yeah I’m trying to figure out placement of where to just sit still and get lucky finding one. Also I don’t have a blind. Thinking of buying a chair blind/1-2 person blind for sake of scent and coverage control. I think it’s worth the 60-70 dollars just don’t know which of two is better. I figure with the blind in really crappy weather I could field dress the deer in the blind too
Just watched half of your video on where to hunt and when u discuss bottlenecks that’s exactly where I found the fresh deer dropping! On the end of a bottleneck
@ so I seen a deer after being out there five times. It just snowed today so I plan on going back to the same place tomorrow that I saw one, First time I had seen one there wasn’t a clean shot. Wish me luck! Oh and my big toes felt like they froze when sitting in the blinds at 5 degrees.. gotta figure something out with these rubber hunting boots and wool socks
Hunted a piece of public without water source on it my friends son shot a nice buck in the morning I shot a decent buck at 3pm and we saw 6 more bucks all on the same public property also saw deer the 1 other time i hunted public and there was also no water source on that public but doesn't mean there wasn't water near by
Thanks for sharing
Very good information, thanks so much!
You bet! Thanks for watching.
Excellent information. Thank you for being so helpful
Thanks mate from Australia
YOU WERE RIGHT ABOUT THAT....
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Good to know. Thanks
Great video, thanks
You’re welcome!
I live in Michigan alot of creeks near me are roughly 3feet deep an some from 5 to 15feet wide. Some section get 1feet deep but no more than 5foot in some places 😂 so would I just look for shallow spots an foot prints for crossing? Or would they cross in deeper sections too?
Around me, deer prefer the shallow spots. If you look at the banks, you should see tracks in the mud/sand.
First time watching. Very good. Thought I'd see what most so-called hunters do here in Wisconsin. Just dump more Corn and apples on the pile.
Lots of people here in WI hunt illegally over bait piles.
I've noticed that many older folks have a hard time hunting differently since the bait ban happened many years ago.
@@RelentlessSportsman Yes. And the younger generation being raised to do it. It good to have a channel like this to help them learn to actually hunt. 👍
During the early part of the season I had opportunities along a creek but after the acorns were done the deer seemed to move away. I’ve spent a lot of time near water.
i don't really have water in my hunting area. The last 6 times i was outside hunting, i shot 11 deers in total. So it is possible to hunt effectively without water... i always try to imagine "if i would be a deer, what would i like to eat and where?". In my area is a lot of blackberry. They love that, if it is "safe" to go there. So blackberry has to be part of an soft edge. There nees to be bushes which cover everything of the deer except neck and head. Somehow they are conviced they are invisible if they are covered like that. :D Yeah and that's it. I did no scouting at all, other hunters shot nothing lately, i only do scouting with google maps and arrive an hour early to spot my tree which has everything i just stated before, plus perfect wind direction. Wind is more important than everything else.
Blackberries in October?? You're lying your ass off!
So in my state we have high desert areas with public land having few if not any water sources. What is the best way to look for water in those situations?
Begins at 2:00. Hunt water.
More importantly - HOW to hunt near or around water.
another great video, thanks a lot !!!!
Thanks! I appreciate your kindness.
What is it about RUclipsr that make them spend ten minutes babbling before they ever get to the point?
It boosts playtime count for the algorithm. More time equals more pay on RUclips. Every second counts even though it's only worth a fraction of a penny.
What’s with viewers having patience of a 2 year old?
If you can sit in the woods for hours on end seeing nothing, you should be able to wait 2 minutes for the hunting tip presented in the video.
Logic.
Make it make sense.
What about springs? Ive got a good spot, killed some around there over the years, there is a small feeder creek at the bottom of the hill, but it tends to run dry. Ive heard from my neighbors there are several springs in the super thick stuff, but never actually found a spring. Lots of water loving trees around though, and deer a plenty, saw 3 this morning for my morning sit, but im not sure they are relating to the small, and at the moment, dry creek at the bottom of the hill.
you can't expect me to believe that walking through water makes more noise than walking on dried up leaves or fallen branches. Or snow too.
It all depends. By and large, walking across water is noisy and alerts every animal in the area.
Snow can often silence your steps.
There is no absolute answer.
I offer my information based on what I have experienced.
Thanks for watching.
We have 40 acres of swamp/big woods natural pond with creek I see deer 99% of my sits through the whole hunting season. Deer need and live near water it also gives them security this guy is not wrong. Our ground isnt ideal for building or farming. But thats not why we bought it. It holds deer and is my wifes and my hobby. Going to dip my toes into turkey hunting and maybe some trapping eventually.
That sounds like a great property. You're clearly living the good life. Well done
There's a natural pond on a property that's been built up by a beaver and I see a lot of deer activity around it I can see where they walk and lay
Hell yeah I’m a pretty good hunter taken 4 bucks over 200 lbs but im always all ears when another hunter is sharing information thank you sir 🦌👍
Thanks for keeping an open mind.
I don’t see that too often with hunters.
What if there is no water on your property?
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this is so helpful. thx!
Thanks for the content new subscriber here
You bet! Glad you’re here.
Thank you !
You are welcome!
Thanks for watching.
Awesome video got a new subscriber here…
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Awedome
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Thank you.
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Wow from sering 4 deer to 44!
Yes. It was my frustration and failures that motivated me to mature as a hunter.
Great video
I hunt out of a canoe it works good for me
Love it.
This huge information.
nice tips. just sub
Here in Wisconsin most people just dump more bait..😂😂😂😂
What doesn’t get said enough especially in this day and age is that if you want to see more deer be out every single hour that you can be. I get home from work an hour and 15 mins before legal shooting light cut off and I still come home get changed in the garage and still head out into a stand. You don’t need to have an exorabant amount of time to hunt. Today will be the 6th day into the archery season and I already got two deer into the freezer. Just keep going out every single day like clock work and you’ll be putting deer in the freezer
Kind of.
I actually believe in hunting the best spots, in the best conditions. In other words, I hunt 2-3 max per spot because I want to be super efficient with my time.
I would. Wacth it but don,t have all day for you to get to it ,
#1 way to see more deer, don’t fall asleep in your stand!!😅
That’s helpful
Do you use a tree lounge brand of tree stand?
Hunt water?? That won't work here in Michigan
Why not?
I hit the subscribe button , since early September I don't see them anymore. Why ? I will look for water.
This happened to me too. In my area, I think their patterns changed a lot due to food changing.
I hunt in west Texas, water is not very plentiful.
That could be used to your advantage. I would think deer would congregate where there is water.
The number one Way to see more deer, get off the couch and get in the woods, guarantee you odds will increase. 😅
Good first step!
And I thought you was going to tell me something I dint know😂
First step is actually getting out in the woods..too many people find reasons not to go, rain, snow, hot, cold, etc. get out in the woods
You know why deer like water? Because the closer you are to water, the lusher the feed, yum, yum, yum, yum. That's why deer and most other things like water, they're vegans and it's the salad bar.
Pretty much
This guy is a genius. 🙄
Put Corn Out.😅😊
lol umm… probably not.
Here is the tip. Hunt other places and be in the woods often. Done!
Not exactly
O.Y.E.