Went to D14 this weekend. I had visions of posting pics of my first deer to all of you to admire Found a spot that was pretty far away from anywhere, didn't see a single person on the dirt road i found. Found a great spot with water and food and tons of deer prints, Not just a few prints, but it looked like a well trafficked area. I found some deer droppings as well. My assumption was that they come down for the water. So I found the spot Sunday afternoon and hiked all over until about 5:30. Then went to my campsite. Was back in the spot before the sun went was up on Monday morning. (Cold btw), I sat there and glassed the area for about three hours then moved on. I drove all over and hiked all over but didn't see a deer.
Should I have stayed in the same spot that had deer sign all over?
Also, I didn't have an scent away, do you think they smelled me and steered clear?
Any advice would be appreciated.
Should I have stayed in the same spot that had deer sign all over?
Also, I didn't have an scent away, do you think they smelled me and steered clear?
Any advice would be appreciated.