One-Line shooting
Deer, like any other animal, can somehow sense danger like Spider-man and his spider sense. Though the situation is nothing like the comics, sometimes it's good to know a deer's habitual pattern when it comes to hunting.
One tactic that seemed to be a favorite is where to find a funnel. Think of it like a path where most deer like to go from point A to point B, a funnel is usually invisible to the eye, but not so isolated that there are no visible tracks or rubbings on trees can be found. Since deer like to take the easiest path without compromising their security, there are a few things to consider.
A deer will take a walk in the forest on a path that they don't feel threatened, especially if it's more than just one deer. These little haven pockets can provide a sure hunt when it comes to waiting out that buck. Another thing to consider is the familiarity. A tent is a dead giveaway to any animal that will drive them away so it's best for a hunter to go on foot to take a look at possible highways. Having a map of the area is the best way to start since it will give a hunter a general idea of how large it is, and from there scribble down notes. Don't think that deer takes a similar path like ants on a trail, though would be interesting to see that in real life, they're best kept safe in more wooded areas. Uniformity when they feel they're at a safe place is something any deer would follow.
Once the funnel has been discovered, and knowing what sort of landscape a hunter has around him, it's time to pick a vantage point and wait. The best places for funnels to appear are those with less tree rubbings. Since deer are territorial creatures, they'll likely find a buck or two in the area as well as a few doe. Best if the deer is on the rut, so any doe that appears in the funnel will likely have a buck trailing behind it in the area.
There's a great deal of tactics and the knowledge of the surrounding area to begin a successful deer hunt. Simply speaking is to be like wolves in sheep's clothing, to be one with nature before sinking that trophy with a clean ethical shot.
