subject: How To Deer Hunt With Numerous Approaches [print this page] Deer hunting is a complex sport that has been developed through centuries of practice. In ancient times, of course, any way to catch and kill a deer was the right way, so long as it fed and sustained the community. On the other hand, scaring potential game off, or firing a shot and missing, meant failure. While deer hunting has carried over to the modern world, the question of how to deer hunt has more answers now, as leisure hunters have developed many modern styles of coming home with a deer or two to boast.
Stand hunting is the most popular form of deer hunting. Stand hunters use tree stands, which are elevated platforms attached to tree trunks. Some tree stands use boxes instead of platforms for more security. Tree stands give hunters better vantage points to make it easier for them to make the killing shot. There are many kinds of stands for hunting. There are even stands that resemble small houses on stilts, for more comfort and security for the hunter. People may even opt to buy accessories for their stands, such as bow holders, covers and umbrellas. Stand hunting is so popular that deer have actually gotten used to it throughout the years. Half a century ago, deer did not look out for potential predators above the eyeline. Today, deer look up to spot hunters who are looking for a kill.
Still hunting, on the other hand, may offer hunters more chances at a kill, because with still hunting, the hunter looks for deer instead of waiting for them to come into view. This method is also called stalking the prey. With still hunting, game hunters usually go to spots in a range where deer are likely to travel, perhaps following maps, hoof trails or other elements. Once a hunter spots an area he or she thinks a deer is likely to pass through, he waits there for a while and shoots game if he gets lucky or moves on if he does not. Still hunters have to exercise great care as hasty movement may give one's position away to deer and drive them away, defeating the purpose. Inexperienced hunters may also run into trouble if they are not careful in hunting deer using still hunting.
Dog hunting is an interesting way on how to deer hunt, and traces its origins back to the hunting-and-gathering days of humanity. Dog hunting is actually one of the ways dogs became domesticated and later on a very integral part of human life. Dog became man's best friend because he helped him hunt. In modern dog hunting, trained dogs chase down deer until they come into the line of sight of a hunter. This kind of hunting requires a well-trained dog that can follow directions easily, and of course who can spot prey well and chase it down to its master.
In learning how to hunt deer, it is crucial to learn these various kinds of hunting. They all have their advantages and disadvantages, and it is up to the hunter to determine which one works best for the situation at hand.
