Question on doe s blowing at you

[txrdkng]

On my place most of the deer tend to stage waiting for the feeder to spin and then all come in together, a few stragglers may come in later. So if one blows they all leave. Occasionally one or two will wander back in later but for the most part its over.

I have an additional theory about this. Once they all blow out sometimes I will see others try to come in. I see them come into view, stare for a bit and turn around and wander off. I am sure these are deer who usually arrive late and join the bunch already there feeding but when they arrive and nobody's there they know something is up and leave.

[2050z]

It used to happen a lot when I hunted in Coleman county. Took me three years to setup on her and take her out. She was an old doe that would blow away at the feed spots because wanted the scare away the other deer. Once the other deer were gone she would come in and feed.

[cosmiccowboy]

Just curious, how often does a doe blowing at you completely ruin your hunt ( don't see anything else). Or does it not typically effect it.


Thanks for the input

Only once because I killl them. Once they bust you one time those whistlers will look for you every time.

[dhillis]

I had one blowing at me yesterday, shot her son about 5 minutes later when he turned broadside.

[rladner]

It used to happen a lot when I hunted in Coleman county. Took me three years to setup on her and take her out. She was an old doe that would blow away at the feed spots because wanted the scare away the other deer. Once the other deer were gone she would come in and feed.

dang smart doe

[Pin Oak DXT]

I had 2 does and 2 yearlings come in dead down wind of me Saturday morning. While she wasnt snorting, the eldest doe held up 15 yards behind me and stomped for what seemed like 15 minutes. Every time she stomped, the other deer would briefly quit eating and watch her carrying on. They never spooked and she finally came in. She settled down after about 5 minutes and she got an arrow.

[rladner]

I had 2 does and 2 yearlings come in dead down wind of me Saturday morning. While she wasnt snorting, the eldest doe held up 15 yards behind me and stomped for what seemed like 15 minutes. Every time she stomped, the other deer would briefly quit eating and watch her carrying on. They never spooked and she finally came in. She settled down after about 5 minutes and she got an arrow.

and before she passed you could hear her faintly say, "I knew it!!!!!!"

[D_Mcvay]

It happens evey now and then. but i had one doe that would do it constantly snd she was quickly dispatched, havent had a problem since.

[sunsethunter]

and before she passed you could hear her faintly say, "I knew it!!!!!!"

Hahaha

[nimrodajh]

I've had it go both ways. Seems like you get away with getting blown at on trails or travel areas more so than at a food source. If you are sitting at a feeder getting blown at, there's a good chance it's over for that hunt, but you never know so I'd say stick it out.

What I HATE is when she comes from up wind, walks right through giving you a perfect shot, then gets 50yds down wind and starts blowing and stomping like she busted you. You want so bad to tell her, b**** I could have killed you ten times.

[txdukklr]

I'm not going to say that it means the hunt is over . . . . but it sure don't feel good. I always worry most that somehow I've laid or am laying scent out and whatever spooked her is gonna spook em all.

[Wudstix]

I have one of those on my hit list. Plan to put a stand or blind about 50-60 yards away where she is standing, more or less and try to snipe her. An old doe has the ear of almost everybody else in the area.

[Landrover]

Usually not good for the rest of that hunt. Few young deer . Thwack!!!