I started bow-hunting in Western Oregon when I was 14, I’m 60 now, but rifle-hunt and still employ the skills acquired as a bow-hunter. Still-hunting serves me well, my personal rules are: Not more than 5 steps per movement; no traversing from one side of a tree to the other; (depending on the audible ground condition) stop for 5-10 times the previous movement time- stepping 10 seconds may cost a minute to a minute and half for a stop; look, listen and feel for wind direction at all times; take each step carefully and quietly. It takes me an hour to traverse 200 yards, while the average walk would average @a yard per second and 3-1/2 minutes for 200 yards.
This is my first time listening to this podcast, nice job! Your guest Mr. Ryle was choke full of really Great information. I am new to W. Washington and new to deer hunting so this was quite valuable for me.
I use a variety of calling techniques but if you're referring to the audio/vocalizations, I use a custom doe bleat call that I modified to be more subtle and muted. I also use a Point Black Piledriver deer grunt call, which is a reboot of the Jones Deer Grunt Call manufactured by Larry D. Jones back when I worked with him. I ditch the tube as it is not needed, and inhale through the call to control volume and minimize condensation that can make the reed stick, especially in colder weather.
I started bow-hunting in Western Oregon when I was 14, I’m 60 now, but rifle-hunt and still employ the skills acquired as a bow-hunter. Still-hunting serves me well, my personal rules are: Not more than 5 steps per movement; no traversing from one side of a tree to the other; (depending on the audible ground condition) stop for 5-10 times the previous movement time- stepping 10 seconds may cost a minute to a minute and half for a stop; look, listen and feel for wind direction at all times; take each step carefully and quietly. It takes me an hour to traverse 200 yards, while the average walk would average @a yard per second and 3-1/2 minutes for 200 yards.
Tom Ryle is spot on with all his information! Thanks for sharing!
awesome! blacktail are tricky, any info is valuable… this was so good
This is my first time listening to this podcast, nice job! Your guest Mr. Ryle was choke full of really Great information. I am new to W. Washington and new to deer hunting so this was quite valuable for me.
Great episode. Thanks
Your time lines are 100% correct as far a rut starting….. good information.
7:09 the biggest truth about blacktail😂
Thanks for the comments!
Question for Tom, what call product are you using to call in blacktail?
I use a variety of calling techniques but if you're referring to the audio/vocalizations, I use a custom doe bleat call that I modified to be more subtle and muted. I also use a Point Black Piledriver deer grunt call, which is a reboot of the Jones Deer Grunt Call manufactured by Larry D. Jones back when I worked with him. I ditch the tube as it is not needed, and inhale through the call to control volume and minimize condensation that can make the reed stick, especially in colder weather.