I think their point was that the deer might be obscured by foliage or something, despite being close. I've also heard that you can get really close to deer if you're on horseback as they only see the horse - not so easy shooting one from there, though
one should rip up grass as you go because the sound makes them think you're just a herbivore
Ah! In a forest, you must scamper up and down trees, gnaw holes in nuts, and make a chattering sound...works a treat, AB...As above , horses work , tearing up grass is a new one . Then again , I live in densely forested areas , not a lot of grass about .
AB
Ah! In a forest, you must scamper up and down trees, gnaw holes in nuts, and make a chattering sound...works a treat, AB...
Well most "Native American" wisdom is complete crap - not because they were fools, but because fools know no one will listen to them if they say "this is tip taught me by my old alcoholic and incompetent uncle". What little "real" stalking wisdom exists can be found in the chronicles of Ishi, by Dr Saxton Pope.
That being said, horses do work. They use them to stalk pronghorn antelope and I have used them to get to a high seat undetected. Had a property that was good hunting but the only access was through the bedding area. Walk through like a hunter and you never saw a deer. Ride a horse in ( actually double up, wife would rake me in) and the deer never were bothered.
I don't think he is saying that native Americans are wrong. Just that people (Facebook as an example) take a picture of Ghandi or some one and put some wise saying like, always use a rabbit to wipe your ass because pooh doesn't stick to their fur, then everybody goes, oh wow, Ghandi said it so it must be true.I have to say brother , having family members who are First nations , that's a little strong . Like everyone else , including my family back in the UK , some have their issues . Where I am , their culture and traditions are still more or less intact and they still live fairly traditional lives . I've learned a lot about the land I live in , and how to live on it ,from them . Just saying .
Respectfully AB
Well if you uncle was one of those then ok. But, and I am sure to be corrected but I don't think he was calling the Native Americans that. Well that was my take on it.It was the alcoholic and incompetent part I was referring too .
AB
Well if you uncle was one of those then ok. But, and I am sure to be corrected but I don't think he was calling the Native Americans that. Well that was my take on it.
Over here we say a bloke down the pub told me, or, it must be true as I read in in the sun. (Tabloid newspaper that is ok if you like sport and titties but useless if you want some news.
But that was the way I read it.. Someone tell me if I'm wrong.
You're probably right , I've found Cootmuerer to be an intelligent and thoughtful man . A knee jerk ( I hope that doesn't make me a snowflake ) reaction . As I said , I have a close relationship with a lot of First Nations people , sometimes I react without thinking it through , my apologies .Well if you uncle was one of those then ok. But, and I am sure to be corrected but I don't think he was calling the Native Americans that. Well that was my take on it.
Over here we say a bloke down the pub told me, or, it must be true as I read in in the sun. (Tabloid newspaper that is ok if you like sport and titties but useless if you want some news.
But that was the way I read it.. Someone tell me if I'm wrong.
ah that doesnt work down here"to find your way, remember that moss always grows on the North side of the tree".