I know there are many variables that come into play but generally speaking, how early do you like to be in stand for a evening "Beast Style" hunt..?
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Re: How early do you like to be in stand?
I'm new to the "Evening" hunts idea. But I plan on doing a few this year and see what happens, I'm thinking depending on location, I would want to be there between noon and 1pm.
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Re: How early do you like to be in stand?
Opening day I will be going in at noon. The more time you give yourself the quieter you will be. Also midday the deer are a little less alert and many times winds are higher to cover your approach. I rarely sit less than 5 hours for an evening hunt. I enjoy my time on stand.
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Re: How early do you like to be in stand?
Here's my plan for opening day. On public land, up in my hang on by 5:00 a.m., sit there all day until the sun goes down. This will be my way to determine pressure, movement, bedding, etc. I'm in a new area that I've scouted, but can't glass. Also, do not want to stomp around and ruin trails.
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Re: How early do you like to be in stand?
For morning hunts I try to be completely setup at least 30 mins before the sky starts to light up. Evening sits about 3 hrs before dark.
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Re: How early do you like to be in stand?
I only hunt evenings if mornings are nonproductive. I like to be in my stand having my first cup of coffee no later than one hour before shooting time.
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Re: How early do you like to be in stand?
Usually 4 hours before last light. Beast tactics early. Get in there the hottest time of day when the bucks are groggy.
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Re: How early do you like to be in stand?
I usually like a few hrs minimum. Its controlled more by what time I can be in the woods. Work days I may only get an hour or two.. Weekends Ill get in 5 or 6 hours before sunset. When I do find bedded deer they dont seem to move much till the last few minutes of light once pressure sets in.
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Re: How early do you like to be in stand?
Early season I'm not as picky for needing to be in the stand very early on morning hunts but as it gets towards the last couple weeks of October and first few of November is when I like to be in the tree an hour before sun up and sit as long as possible doing a few all day hunts
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