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HUNTERS
Each year, it seems like once the Fourth of July holiday has come and gone, I am ready to go hunting. Yes,
I realize it is still summer in North America, the temperatures are as warm ( hot ) as they are generally
going to be, but as I write this newsletter, eleven weeks from today, the archery season opens in OH. By
now the bucks have the majority of their antler structure accomplished and the next six weeks, will be the
finishing out of the final length of beams and tines. Spending time afield over the next month can give us a
glimpse of the trophies awaiting us this fall.
Between now and Labor Day weekend, I start preparing my early stand locations, clearing away any
offending obstructions from past stand sites, and looking for, as well as preparing any new locations that I
feel may be of benefit to me. One item that has a major impact on early season hunting is food sources. In
farm country, it is not uncommon for a farmer to rotate his crops, so the corn, soybeans or alfalfa that were
in certain fields last year, may not be this year, causing a shift in the deer’s pattern. Deer seem to focus on
crops like alfalfa during the late summer, then shifting to soybeans and then corn. Corn seems to get the
most attention during late fall and into the winter months. Understanding these habits, can help you place
yourself in the better positions, once the season rolls around. Other factors that will be evident and you can
make adjustments for these as well are; new housing developments, land that has been cleared of timber,
and oil, gas or power line clearings etc. I remember my disappointment years ago, when I arrived at a small,
but highly productive woodlot in farm country, only to discover that a new home had been built there, that
summer . This completely changed the pattern the deer had been utilizing and that spot was never as good
after that. Early scouting would have provided me that information long before I threw away a day of
hunting, by learning of the change too late.
If your chosen hunting area is primarily large tracts of timber, then the deer are using a totally different
type of food source. As we all know, the number one choice in the fall, is acorns. This rich food source will
draw deer as well as many other animals, like a magnet. The major drawback is the oaks that produce these
nutritious foods, are not consistent in their acorn crop year in year out. Over the next month, utilizing a good
pair of binoculars, you can soon discover if and where there will be acorns during the upcoming fall. This can
save a lot of time, knowing where this food source is located, while hunting in the early part of the season.
Of course you can always wait until the acorns start to fall, then position yourself to take advantage of this
highly desired food, at that point. That method is fine if you have a lot of time to hunt, however if your days
spent in the field are limited, you may find this source too late, thus finding yourself running out of time.
Especially if the crop is small or only in isolated pockets.
I don’t know about you, but as I do my early season preparation, seeing the sign of heavy deer use near my
chosen stand locations, then the deer and finally, the bucks themselves, I find myself better mentally
prepared when the real thing is finally here. One young hunter I know, was ecstatic as he related to me, how
just last week, while checking his stands from last year, he spotted a huge 9 point within bow range of one of
them. To say he is excited would be an understatement. It is infinitely easier to spend long hours in your
stand, when you know what kind of deer are in your surroundings. The thought is always there, this will be
the day, that Mister Big shows up. Having done your homework takes the guesswork out of the picture. The
last thought I will leave you with, if you use trail cameras, now is a good time to get them in place. The next
best thing to seeing the buck in person , is a good picture.
Until next month, all the best to each of you,
Keith Dotterer
Each year, it seems like once the Fourth of July holiday has come and gone, I am ready to go hunting. Yes,
I realize it is still summer in North America, the temperatures are as warm ( hot ) as they are generally
going to be, but as I write this newsletter, eleven weeks from today, the archery season opens in OH. By
now the bucks have the majority of their antler structure accomplished and the next six weeks, will be the
finishing out of the final length of beams and tines. Spending time afield over the next month can give us a
glimpse of the trophies awaiting us this fall.
Between now and Labor Day weekend, I start preparing my early stand locations, clearing away any
offending obstructions from past stand sites, and looking for, as well as preparing any new locations that I
feel may be of benefit to me. One item that has a major impact on early season hunting is food sources. In
farm country, it is not uncommon for a farmer to rotate his crops, so the corn, soybeans or alfalfa that were
in certain fields last year, may not be this year, causing a shift in the deer’s pattern. Deer seem to focus on
crops like alfalfa during the late summer, then shifting to soybeans and then corn. Corn seems to get the
most attention during late fall and into the winter months. Understanding these habits, can help you place
yourself in the better positions, once the season rolls around. Other factors that will be evident and you can
make adjustments for these as well are; new housing developments, land that has been cleared of timber,
and oil, gas or power line clearings etc. I remember my disappointment years ago, when I arrived at a small,
but highly productive woodlot in farm country, only to discover that a new home had been built there, that
summer . This completely changed the pattern the deer had been utilizing and that spot was never as good
after that. Early scouting would have provided me that information long before I threw away a day of
hunting, by learning of the change too late.
If your chosen hunting area is primarily large tracts of timber, then the deer are using a totally different
type of food source. As we all know, the number one choice in the fall, is acorns. This rich food source will
draw deer as well as many other animals, like a magnet. The major drawback is the oaks that produce these
nutritious foods, are not consistent in their acorn crop year in year out. Over the next month, utilizing a good
pair of binoculars, you can soon discover if and where there will be acorns during the upcoming fall. This can
save a lot of time, knowing where this food source is located, while hunting in the early part of the season.
Of course you can always wait until the acorns start to fall, then position yourself to take advantage of this
highly desired food, at that point. That method is fine if you have a lot of time to hunt, however if your days
spent in the field are limited, you may find this source too late, thus finding yourself running out of time.
Especially if the crop is small or only in isolated pockets.
I don’t know about you, but as I do my early season preparation, seeing the sign of heavy deer use near my
chosen stand locations, then the deer and finally, the bucks themselves, I find myself better mentally
prepared when the real thing is finally here. One young hunter I know, was ecstatic as he related to me, how
just last week, while checking his stands from last year, he spotted a huge 9 point within bow range of one of
them. To say he is excited would be an understatement. It is infinitely easier to spend long hours in your
stand, when you know what kind of deer are in your surroundings. The thought is always there, this will be
the day, that Mister Big shows up. Having done your homework takes the guesswork out of the picture. The
last thought I will leave you with, if you use trail cameras, now is a good time to get them in place. The next
best thing to seeing the buck in person , is a good picture.
Until next month, all the best to each of you,
Keith Dotterer
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