Just got permission to hunt

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I’m 48 and new to hunting, still doing the license course. I’ve always wanted to hunt and I want my boys 11 and 13 to have the chance.
I live in the country and a few months ago we found multiple deer trails and tons of tracks in a large wooded lot right across the street. And now the owner just gave us permission to hunt there. I’m told there’s a bunch of turkey too.
I’m so pumped about this!

So if my son is in as a junior hunter should I be looking at a 2 man deer stand so he is next to me? It’s a short gun season here so I’d be hunting with a crossbow which I bought already.
 
A good ground blind properly brushed in is another option. I spent a couple of full days in mine this year on a blackpowder hunt out by Aylmer in rain and wind for two solid days and I'm glad I wasn't in my climber as it would have been a short day. I was in the blind by 5:45AM till dark on both days and was luck to drop a nice 8 pointer in the last few minutes of legal light on day two. If i wasn't in a ground blind, I know I wouldn't have lasted the full day. Tree stands work great and I've killed a couple of truck loads of deer from them but the ground blind shines sometimes when the weathers sucks balls. Brushing them in heavily is the key as deer will be able to pick it out, turkey on the other hand have no issues walking within feet of the blind. Blinds are also great with new hunters as you can get away with some movement. Almost forgot, wear black everything in a blind, not camo and keep every window port closed except for the one you plan on shooting from. Lots and lots of good youtube videos on the subject as well.
 
StansfieldMcElroy said:
Certainly lucky to have a spot to hunt in rural Halton, such a beautiful area outside of the cities down there
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Yeah I’m really lucky in this case.
It helps that a few years ago I (and wifey) was the one who spotted his house on fire and probably saved a lot of possessions. I was pretty quick to remind him of that.
 
We have one that looks mostly like this except windows 3 sides: https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/pursuit-spring-steel-ground-blind-in-zonz-woodland-camo

It's plastic, maybe hokey, noisy but if set up and left for a couple weeks before season the deer literally walk right beside it like it doesn't exist. Make sure you tie it down, ours ended up about a 1/4 mi east this fall. There's, "enough" room in it for two people on stools, much more comfy with a lawnchair. They make bigger ones, this one was something like 40 bucks at the time.

Wife got her deer out of it this yr, you can see it in the backround:
 
Spending some extra money on a good ground blind isn't a bad thing either. Promos/Double Bull make some nice models that will last for years unlike some of the cheap ones which tear easily and are a throw away item. Buy once, cry once.
 
Deer respond to pressure very easily.

Don't spend too much time disturbing the area you want to hunt in.

If you're going to use a ground blind, don't just plonk it down a week before you want to hunt. The deer won't buy it, except for the fawns, who will always take the time to announce your presence to the world.
 
Dozer33 said:
So if my son is in as a junior hunter should I be looking at a 2 man deer stand so he is next to me? It’s a short gun season here so I’d be hunting with a crossbow which I bought already.
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Congrats! And yes, buying a 2 man stand is a good idea. It’s what I did to hunt with my daughters. Most will come with harnesses as well, make sure you use them and teach your sons well! And even when you are hunting by yourself, the extra room is nice.
 
Thanks for all the feedback, I have a lot too learn.
Just went out to look for tracks and start picking trees for a stand, also checked property lines. I have a large area to use.
Tracks were everywhere. Picked a tree next to a small clump of cedars they like and a clearing that gets crossed a lot. Next oct should be good.

I saw tree stands at basspro. Are the big game brand ones any good? Didn’t have very good reviews.
 
Dozer33 said:
Thanks for all the feedback, I have a lot too learn.
Just went out to look for tracks and start picking trees for a stand, also checked property lines. I have a large area to use.
Tracks were everywhere. Picked a tree next to a small clump of cedars they like and a clearing that gets crossed a lot. Next oct should be good.

I saw tree stands at basspro. Are the big game brand ones any good? Didn’t have very good reviews.
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I have a couple of the big game xlt stands and found they were great for me and my daughter to sit in. They go on sale from time to time and are good value. Yes, a bit of a pita to assemble and I’m sure there are better stands out there for more money. But I found them sturdy and solid when set up properly and have had no complaints about them.
 
I have Ameristep blinds and two person stands all purchased at Cabelas . I never take the stands down but change the ratchet straps about every third year . With the trees swaying in the wind the straps will wear . I spray my blinds with tent waterproof from Canadian Tire . They get set up mid summer . My stands have a padded bar that folds down in front when you are seated keeping you from falling out front and offering a rest for a rifle or crossbow . Propane heater for the blinds and an extra layer of clothing for the stands for late season . Shells are available for the stands to offer a wind break but i don't know how they fasten on .
 
Just found a letter in my mail box from the land owner. He changed his mind. Doesn’t want anyone hunting on his property.
Any advice?
 
Dozer33 said:
Just found a letter in my mail box from the land owner. He changed his mind. Doesn’t want anyone hunting on his property.
Any advice?
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Maybe go speak to him and ask why the change of heart. Perhaps he is concerned about guns but would be willing to allow you to use bows only? I’ve talked to landowners and had some who know nothing about firearms and/or nothing about game limits....had one who told me they didn’t want anyone hunting turkeys because they liked seeing them...they thought if they gave someone permission they would all be whacked!

Sometimes it is a spouse or a neighbour who puts the kibosh on the permission - if you find out what the concern is, maybe you can explain or educate them. And it might not hurt to bring your young boys along with you ;)
 
I had one of my boys with me. Figured that helped. He’s like 80. Told him it would be crossbows only maybe he forgot. I’ll 2ait a couple days and go see him. If for nothing else than to acknowledge I got his letter
 
Runningfool said:
Sometimes it is a spouse or a neighbor who puts the kibosh on the permission - if you find out what the concern is, maybe you can explain or educate them. And it might not hurt to bring your young boys along with you ;)
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Yep. He might have a daughter or someone whispering into his ear about the potential for accidents or being liable for something. Or he might have double-promised and forgot about it.


Never hurts to follow up for clarification. Plenty of landowners out there. Plenty of places to hunt. Just keep swinging away.
 
My gf and I hunt from a ground blind. I place it about 25 yards from a spot where deer travel through following a ridgeline. I set it up based on the prevailing winds and only hunt from it when the wind is in our favour. One thing I learned was not to check the trailcams located nearby often as you lay down too much scent and push the deer out or they go nocturnal on you. I tuck it into some trees along the base of the ridge to break up the outline of it and have it blend into the background without having to brush it in. If it gets windy at all branches and brush rubbing on the material are unnatural sounding so I make sure there is none to rub against it while ensuring there is enough to blend it in and allow spaces for shooting lanes. Best of luck to you! Hope you and your kids slay a giant!
 
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