Technical Hunting Series Big Woods Bucks

Whitetail Landscapes - Hunting & Habitat Management

In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Steve Sherk (Sherk’s Guide Service) discuss technical hunting strategies in the big woods. Jon discusses his 2024 habitat day and information that will be released soon. Steve and Jon talk about their recent in woods scouting event/class and what was learned for the day in the big woods of Pennsylvania.

Steve talks about changes he is making this year to kill a mature buck on public land. Steve explains his use of cellular cameras, and how he breaks down terrain features that mature bucks prefer and how to approach deer in these areas. Steve explains when wind matters and how dropping temperatures can impact scent dispersion and help or hurt his chances. Steve discusses food sources in the big woods and what drives deer movement.

Steve explains how he accesses a hunting area where deer exist. Steve details the ins and outs of hunting an area and what type of treestand he uses to hunt these areas. Jon discusses his perspective on mapping bucks and wind consideration and social hierarchy that influences movement.

Steve discusses having a plan B to hunt other deer and why burning out a spot can be easily done just after a few hunts. Steve explains low pressure hunting tactics that will lead to more success. Steve explains when he will hunt mornings and why sometimes mornings do work. Jon provides examples of what not to do when it comes to hunting deer in the mornings. Steve discusses his gear and what he uses afield. Steve discusses how to draw deer to areas and when he chooses to use a grunt tube.

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