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Driving deer can
work almost anytime, but it's especially useful
when deer won't budge from thick cover. When staging
a drive, a group (or a pair) of hunters splits
into two groups: drivers and posters. The drivers
walk through holding cover, trying to push deer
toward the posters, who sit still waiting to ambush
driven deer.
The key lies in choosing the right area to drive.
First, you need patch of cover that holds deer,
such as a daytime bedding area. Second, the area
must not be too large for your group to effectively
push. Third, the area should offers some predictability
as to where the deer will go when driven.
Drivers need to stay close enough together to
keep deer from slipping through the gaps (the
thicker the cover, the closer together they should
be). Posters should sit downwind of drivers in
an area (preferably elevated) that offers clear
shooting lanes. For safety's sake, drives should
be carefully planned; everyone should wear hunter-orange
clothing and always be aware of each other's positions. |
