Yukon Cornelius Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 I doubt there are 31 acres in the north woods with thicker vegetation than where I hunt. Im actually pretty sure there aren't 31 acres in the sotuh thicker than that jungle. I'm having a hard time trying to hire a dozer to work on it. then how do you get a clear shot, with absolutely no twigs, trees, shrubs, etc in the way of a shot over 25 yards? or do you cut shooting lanes? cant do that here. well at least you are not supposed to . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polksalet Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 then how do you get a clear shot, with absolutely no twigs, trees, shrubs, etc in the way of a shot over 25 yards? or do you cut shooting lanes? cant do that here. well at least you are not supposed to . To be honest without cutting shooting lanes or shooting down the road (private lane) you couldnt get close enough for a shot with a fully automatic belt fed 10 gauge. Ill make some pics of it sometime and post here. In most spots you can't see over 5 feet in the summer, 75 in winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukon Cornelius Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 To be honest without cutting shooting lanes or shooting down the road (private lane) you couldnt get close enough for a shot with a fully automatic belt fed 10 gauge. Ill make some pics of it sometime and post here. In most spots you can't see over 5 feet in the summer, 75 in winter. thats about what i hunt in in northern MN . 75 yards is a long shot most deer are killed at 1 to 50 yards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polksalet Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 thats about what i hunt in in northern MN . 75 yards is a long shot most deer are killed at 1 to 50 yards It will take me several hours of work with machete to open a 100 yd lane up. I was out there the other day and was within 50' of several deer and never laid eyes on them. I doubt they saw me either. It sounded like 50 sasquatch running away from me. I ain't gonna lie, it startled me and got my heart rate up pretty quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perchoutofwater Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 It will take me several hours of work with machete to open a 100 yd lane up. I was out there the other day and was within 50' of several deer and never laid eyes on them. I doubt they saw me either. It sounded like 50 sasquatch running away from me. I ain't gonna lie, it startled me and got my heart rate up pretty quickly. Yep, you hear one of them snort off behind you and it will make you jump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukon Cornelius Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 It will take me several hours of work with machete to open a 100 yd lane up. I was out there the other day and was within 50' of several deer and never laid eyes on them. I doubt they saw me either. It sounded like 50 sasquatch running away from me. I ain't gonna lie, it startled me and got my heart rate up pretty quickly. dont make the lanes to large. the big bucks will not cross them if they are to wide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westvirginia Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 dont make the lanes to large. the big bucks will not cross them if they are to wide. +1 I probably wouldn't make them much wider than you need to scoot down sideways through. Just get out there in a pair of Carharts and cut them down to waist level and leave it 2 feet wide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polksalet Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 dont make the lanes to large. the big bucks will not cross them if they are to wide. They really dont have an option about crossing them. The lane is set up between mineral block/food, and water source. Actually it has been my experience here that when you cut a trail they begin using it for travel as it is far easier than tearing through the brush with antlers on, but I get what you say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Holy Roller Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 (edited) They really dont have an option about crossing them. The lane is set up between mineral block/food, and water source. Actually it has been my experience here that when you cut a trail they begin using it for travel as it is far easier than tearing through the brush with antlers on, but I get what you say. Deer are very lazy about taking the path of least resistance. If they're not being pursued by something they naturally look for the easiest route to food/bed. That all changes when the rut starts though. my little buddy will get you shot everytime. "My little buddy" is the filter for pussy now? That's awesome! Edited September 22, 2009 by The Holy Roller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukon Cornelius Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Deer are very lazy about taking the path of least resistance. If they're not being pursued by something they naturally look for the easiest route to food/bed. That all changes when the rut starts though. my little buddy will get you shot everytime. "My little buddy" is the filter for pussy now? That's awesome! up here you may be able to shoot a large 5 year old buck in a cleared lane for about the first 5 minutes of gun season or after dark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polksalet Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 up here you may be able to shoot a large 5 year old buck in a cleared lane for about the first 5 minutes of gun season or after dark. When I say cleared lane I'm talking maybe as wide as my body. You are looking at about one hour of chopping per 100' of line here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukon Cornelius Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 When I say cleared lane I'm talking maybe as wide as my body. You are looking at about one hour of chopping per 100' of line here. ok thats what im talking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.