The whitetail deer is a popular game to hunt in the Americas. In the summer, a whitetail deer is a golden brown or dark brown color. During the winter, their bodies turn gray-brown. There are white patches on the bodies of whitetail deer, notably on their stomach, eyes, throat, and tail- hence the name “whitetail deer.”
Male deer or bucks have antlers that grow every summer but shed in the winter. On average, they weigh about 160 pounds to 300 pounds. On the other hand, female white tail deers often weigh about 100 to 190 pounds. A female whitetail deer uses the white patch under their tails to alert her fawns to run with her in times of danger. The height of whitetail deer ranges from around 6 to 7 feet.
In moments of fear or when a hunter is around it, a white-tailed deer may stomp its feet and snort to alert its mates. It may further raise its tail to reveal the white patch. Hunting a whitetail deer may be technical because they are excellent runners; they can run up to 30 miles per hour. Additionally, they can leap as high as 30 feet and are good swimmers.
Before going on a hunt for whitetail deer, scout for a suitable location; begin by checking the state’s game agency site. A list of publicly accessible grounds for deers is often available for hunters to select from. The government controls most of them, and individuals own some; however, most are accessible to the public.
The best season to successfully hunt a whitetail deer is usually in the late summer or early fall. Deers worry about food around this time and become hunters or scavengers. Their diet also becomes very predictable. Hence, a hunter can use bait food to catch easily. Their food at this time will include corn and acorns.
Rut periods are also great times to have successful whitetail hunts. A rut is when male white tail deers gallop freely in groups to seek females for mating. A hunter should plan for the seeking and chasing phase of a rut. For the seeking phase, pay attention to funnels, pinch spots, and key food sources. While being static in one of these places can work, switching between them is a far more interesting and reasonable way to hunt them. Further making grunt calls and imitating doe bleats attracts male whitetail deers while rutting.
Other hotspot places where whitetail deers tend to be are rivers, creeks, thickets, and fields. Additionally, tracks, especially easily formed ones, and droppings may indicate their nearby presence.
Once the target deer is in sight, a hunter should use his hunting prop and aim for the chest area where the heart and lungs are. To reach this, one should aim a bullet or slug behind the shoulder of a deer.
As earlier said, hunting a whitetail deer can be technical due to their speed when they sense danger. It is therefore important to be as hidden as possible. Avoid using strong scents and perfumes before going on a whitetail deer hunt because they have a strong sense of smell and would gallop away.
