By R.W. Donald Washington
It’s almost a rite of passage for any hunter to spend sunup to sundown in a tree stand or roam the hills looking for deer or other elusive quarry, As someone who’s been lucky enough to kill deer in virtually every phase of the deer season, from the balmy bow hunts of the early season to the bitter-cold end of the late season, I firmly believe that there is no bad time to go deer hunting. Knowing what hunting times are best, particularly for whitetails, will give you more confidence in the field and increase your chances of success. Essentially, we’re looking for the times when deer are on the move, and the factors that get deer m oving are tied to finding food, water, a mate, or bedding. Whitetail deer are crepuscular, meaning they are most active in the twilight hours, but that does not mean they are only active at dawn or dusk. Crepuscular animals are also known to be active on moonlit nights, overcast days, or when competition or hunting pressure demands it. However, in their most natural state, whitetails will be on the move in the mornings and late evenings. The 2023 hunting season on our property in Roscoe New York was a very productive hunting experience for all that participated. We bagged several deer , turkey and other game and concluded the season with a feast of the game we had bagged.
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