[GloryDayz]

Originally Posted by Sofa King

Depends on the tree stand. I also do a fair amount of stalking. Killed a nice 5x5 Muley this year in a sharp cutout during a stalk with my bow. I personally use actual tree stands- exposed to the elements, not the enclosed lawn mower sheds on stilts. I don't consider that sporting. With a bow you have to study the deer to find patterns and locations. If you're a trophy hunter, you need to find that 1 specific deer, get in it's territory and beat it 1 on 1. Yeah, you have a bow that can shot 50 yards, maybe more. But they have vastly superior knowledge of the area, better ears, nose and their eyes are phenominal at catching movement. It's not as easy as it sounds. The bigger the deer you're looking for, the less of them and the lower chance you'll find it. That's why you hear about people hunting the same deer for 3-4 years. Plus the deer aren't always going to be there. They have other areas they visit, during rut they may only visit a certain area once every 4 days and there's a chance they don't come at all if they lock down with a doe.

Baiting deer with corn is bullshit IMO. I think it's unfair. It's why i don't like those bear stations either. You're forcing the animal to disobey all it knows for an easy meal in your area. Bait stations are as cheap as shooting fenced in deer.

Quality post.