| December NEWSLETTER 2007 |
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HUNTERS,
The month of December is an interesting one for us hunters. A good number of us have
already taken deer for the season, but some, have not got the chance, at the deer they want
or have extra tags to fill. With the holidays just around the corner, our time is divided by
holiday family gatherings, shopping, and work related festivities. I would pass on this
thought, when it comes to gift giving to your hunting friends and family members. The
current season is still fresh upon us and items, that might have made your hunt more
successful, comfortable or mistake free, would be ideal gifts, to pass on to those you care
about.
As time is more of a premium this month, we need to really pay attention, to what the deer
are doing, as they go about their daily routine. In the northern part of the country, the rut is
pretty well over, so cover and food, are the items we want to concentrate on now. In the
south it really varies and some of you are seeing the rut, just now getting in gear, which
will peak in January. In colder climates, deer prefer to do less traveling from bedding
areas to their food sources, in order, to conserve their body reserves. This changes things a
bit, as we have to be very careful, in our scouting and actual hunting, that we do not get to
close to the bedding area, and allow them to pinpoint our stand locations. We still want to
be as close as possible, in order to take advantage of reduced shooting light, as we are
now, in our shortest month of the year. One method that has worked well for me, is the use
of binoculars or spotting scopes, from a safe distance, to observe feeding deer, and then
determine where they came from and where they are going, in order to locate ideal stand
positions. Warm clothing, that keeps you dry as well, is now the order of the day, because,
if you are not comfortable, you won't stay with your hunt. Layers work wonders and keep
you from getting too bulky, a must if you are bow hunting. The weather is more miserable,
this time of year, and not to many hunters, will be out there moving deer, so in a way, you
are on your own. The beauty of this, is the fact, that good homework can put you in a solid
position, to take the deer of your choice. Some may say, hey, there are not as many deer
left now, because of the fall harvest, already past. Know what, I have taken some of my
nicest bucks during the late season, after everything calms down.
You hunters in the southern part of the country, still have, for the most part, pleasant
weather to enjoy, while pursuing your whitetails, and with the rut to stir the deer up, you
have some exciting days ahead. When I have hunted in the south, I still look for food
sources, as that is where the does are and soon, the bucks will concentrate there as well.
Clothing is a totally different requirement, and I still remember, being totally amazed the
first time I was hunting deer in the south, during the end of December, in T-shirt type
weather. For an Ohio boy, that was something else.
In closing this month, all of us who have been blessed through out the year, should take the
time, to remember those with gifts and visits, that are less fortunate and have not what we
have. As always comments and questions are welcome.
Wishing each, the Happiest of Holidays and best hunting success.
Keith Dotterer
The month of December is an interesting one for us hunters. A good number of us have
already taken deer for the season, but some, have not got the chance, at the deer they want
or have extra tags to fill. With the holidays just around the corner, our time is divided by
holiday family gatherings, shopping, and work related festivities. I would pass on this
thought, when it comes to gift giving to your hunting friends and family members. The
current season is still fresh upon us and items, that might have made your hunt more
successful, comfortable or mistake free, would be ideal gifts, to pass on to those you care
about.
As time is more of a premium this month, we need to really pay attention, to what the deer
are doing, as they go about their daily routine. In the northern part of the country, the rut is
pretty well over, so cover and food, are the items we want to concentrate on now. In the
south it really varies and some of you are seeing the rut, just now getting in gear, which
will peak in January. In colder climates, deer prefer to do less traveling from bedding
areas to their food sources, in order, to conserve their body reserves. This changes things a
bit, as we have to be very careful, in our scouting and actual hunting, that we do not get to
close to the bedding area, and allow them to pinpoint our stand locations. We still want to
be as close as possible, in order to take advantage of reduced shooting light, as we are
now, in our shortest month of the year. One method that has worked well for me, is the use
of binoculars or spotting scopes, from a safe distance, to observe feeding deer, and then
determine where they came from and where they are going, in order to locate ideal stand
positions. Warm clothing, that keeps you dry as well, is now the order of the day, because,
if you are not comfortable, you won't stay with your hunt. Layers work wonders and keep
you from getting too bulky, a must if you are bow hunting. The weather is more miserable,
this time of year, and not to many hunters, will be out there moving deer, so in a way, you
are on your own. The beauty of this, is the fact, that good homework can put you in a solid
position, to take the deer of your choice. Some may say, hey, there are not as many deer
left now, because of the fall harvest, already past. Know what, I have taken some of my
nicest bucks during the late season, after everything calms down.
You hunters in the southern part of the country, still have, for the most part, pleasant
weather to enjoy, while pursuing your whitetails, and with the rut to stir the deer up, you
have some exciting days ahead. When I have hunted in the south, I still look for food
sources, as that is where the does are and soon, the bucks will concentrate there as well.
Clothing is a totally different requirement, and I still remember, being totally amazed the
first time I was hunting deer in the south, during the end of December, in T-shirt type
weather. For an Ohio boy, that was something else.
In closing this month, all of us who have been blessed through out the year, should take the
time, to remember those with gifts and visits, that are less fortunate and have not what we
have. As always comments and questions are welcome.
Wishing each, the Happiest of Holidays and best hunting success.
Keith Dotterer