Hunt smart

[rjthehunter]

Is that one of those soft mount taxidermy pieces? I've been super interested in those since seeing a wolf someone had done.

 

[Pucky Freak]

Just traditional hard mount. Bobcats have a large boxy profile, but are all of about 4” wide - I wonder if the flexibility would cause it revert to the more tube-like proportions of canids.

 

[Nick87]

Enjoy your season updates. I've been trying to be more efficient with my days afield this year as well. Actually stayed home on some days with marginal wind this archery season, when in the past I'd have been out anyway.

Doing the same lately. I think part of it is getting older and more tired though ha.

 

[Hammsolo]

I almost think you can’t hunt too slow. After reading an article about deer’s’ vision, and how they see in “slow motion” in comparison to us I even tried to slow down more.

Another tip I picked up somewhere was “blur.” If you’re glassing or walking and there’s any blur in your vision you’re moving too fast. I have found myself glassing up more critters and spooking less.

Moving slow also accentuates consciousness. Are you staying in tune? Hearing, feeling the wind? It’s hardest on return trips or when I’m tired.

 

[Wvhuntandfish]

I’m often amazed how close I’ve gotten to some deer and never realized they were there till they spooked.