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Beast Style Hunting Question

Unread postby backstraps » Thu Sep 27, 2012 9:44 am

Okay from my understanding, the BEAST method of hunting is not going to see a lot of deer. Idea being you are targeting a bedded buck.

Had me wondering the other day... while you guys are out that has experience BEAST method hunting...do you see many does?


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Re: Beast Style Hunting Question

Unread postby dan » Thu Sep 27, 2012 9:52 am

backstraps wrote:Okay from my understanding, the BEAST method of hunting is not going to see a lot of deer. Idea being you are targeting a bedded buck.

Had me wondering the other day... while you guys are out that has experience BEAST method hunting...do you see many does?


Not hunting for does means I don't see a lot of them, but I usually see some every week or two. So far, I have seen 5 does and 4 bucks in in about 7 or 8 days of hunting only evenings. I could of shot two of the does, and all four bucks.
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Re: Beast Style Hunting Question

Unread postby headgear » Thu Sep 27, 2012 9:54 am

I still see some does but they are usually mature does without fawns.
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Re: Beast Style Hunting Question

Unread postby Dewey » Thu Sep 27, 2012 9:58 am

Since I started hunting buck beds I rarely see does but if I do it seems to be a lone mature doe using buck bedding.

I think most people give up on this type of hunting because they will not be seeing lots of deer like they are use to. While you may not see a bunch of deer more than likely the ones you will see will be nice ones.

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Unread postby Brad » Thu Sep 27, 2012 12:01 pm

Dewey wrote:Since I started hunting buck beds I rarely see does but if I do it seems to be a lone mature doe using buck bedding.

I think most people give up on this type of hunting because they will not be seeing lots of deer like they are use to. While you may not see a bunch of deer more than likely the ones you will see will be nice ones.

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And in range too it sounds like.

I am ok with less deer, less deer mean less chance of other deer blowing the opportunity.
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Re: Beast Style Hunting Question

Unread postby backstraps » Thu Sep 27, 2012 12:52 pm

I like the answers. Was what I was hoping for. I have noticed the bed hunting for me since season opened (this pass Sat)
I have not had a single doe walk by. I thought it had to do something with the "new" areas I am hunting.
Its nice to find something along the way to help me feel assured I am doing something right in learning Beast tactics...if that makes sense?
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Re: Beast Style Hunting Question

Unread postby adrenalin » Thu Sep 27, 2012 1:19 pm

Haven't seen a deer yet. Not worried at all. I know if I stick with it I should get my chance. Last year I only saw a few bucks before I shot mine.
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Unread postby PLB » Thu Sep 27, 2012 3:43 pm

I only need to see one ;) Oh wait I did and he's going on the wall!! :D Beast style buck 8-) I am hooked for life :D
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Re: Beast Style Hunting Question

Unread postby MOBIGBUCKS » Thu Sep 27, 2012 3:49 pm

I usually hunt for does and bucks differently. I don't see that many does when I sit near known bedding thickets.
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Re: Beast Style Hunting Question

Unread postby JV NC » Fri Sep 28, 2012 1:46 am

Had me wondering the other day... while you guys are out that has experience BEAST method hunting...do you see many does?


If I'm buck hunting (outside the rut) and see does, I pretty much figure I'm in the wrong place.

I have a spot I've only gotten the right wind to hunt (at the right time)....4-5X in 4yrs I've had access to it. I've seen several bucks up there (8?) and I've now seen a total of 4 does. Two of those were spotted (doe and a yearling doe) a week or so ago.....when I probably shouldn't have been up there, anyways.

I've take an 3.5yo and a 5.5yo from this general area.

Lots of times in the past, I'd see a spot I'd pinpointed on a topo that looked promising for a buck. If I sat there and saw a contingency of does, I checked it off the list (until a better time). My deer sightings have gone WAY down, over the years. But, that's by design. I see better bucks than I used to.....because I'm hunting in the right spots at the right times.

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Re: Beast Style Hunting Question

Unread postby Bucky » Fri Sep 28, 2012 1:54 am

I'm addicted to hunting super aggressive now.... in 3 bed sits I have seen 3 bucks.... close every time

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Re: Beast Style Hunting Question

Unread postby backstraps » Fri Sep 28, 2012 2:26 am

Bucky you bring up a detail I'm certain before the season ends for me, I will need to make adjustments.....that's the word aggressive.

Scenario I had here....setup where I thought I could get a shot at a target buck. Just about 10 mins before closing time I seen a glimpse of him but OUT OF RANGE. I am still new and a little "gun shy" of getting in closer. After seeing where he came through, I instantly realized I could have closed that gap without much more effort or risk of bumping him in comparison to where I was setup.

I'm waiting for the wind to allow me another chance. I feel confident my entrance and exit will allow me the opportunity again so soon after my last visit once the wind is correct.

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