A deer browsing at the edge of an open field is not the easiest thing to stalk. First thing you need to do is spot the deer before it spots you.
A deer’s life depends on constant vigilance. That’s why it’s so hard to get the first sighting when walking out in the open. But if ya do just remember to freeze when the deer’s head comes up for a look around.
Once the deer starts browsing again – move slowly. Remember we’re playing a slow version of ‘Red Light – Green Light’, rushing the deer won’t get you anywhere.
RED LIGHT!
Here’s where it get interesting. I had Pookey with me and she doesn’t know the rules. Let me zoom out so you have a better idea.
To say ‘That dog don’t hunt’ is an understatement. I figure she actually sees only 3% of the deer I do.
I figured wrong. I didn’t expect to get any closer but the deer was so focused on the clueless dog that I was able to inch forward.
Pook was so busy following her nose around I was actually able to leave her behind a ways. The deer was so focused on her I thought I just might get close enough for a good shot.
That’s when Miss Fearless had a panic attack and came running back into my ‘cone of protection’. The deer finally had enough and was gone in a flash. In the end I managed to get within 200 feet of the deer. Pook never did see it but she did have a nose treat when we got to the spot the deer was standing.
