DBArcher Report post Posted February 18, 2006 I was wondering if there are some tips to how you stay on a hill and glass. I am beginning to hunt by this method more so I was wondering if you can give tips on glassing and stalking. I figure this would be the best place to ask. Thanks Daniel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Ernesto C Report post Posted February 18, 2006 Daniel, when you log in in to this site in the main page,click on hunt strategies,Amanda has in there some tips that are more valuable than gold,I guaranteed you that you will like them. Try to get to your hunting spot just before daylight and glass,glass and glass,depending what season you are hunting you may glass an area for two hours and then move if you dont see anything,glass another area,go and find those bucks,if you dont see anything again well keep moving until you find them like I said depending which season your are hunting,bucks wont move too much on a October hunt for example. Also keep in mind wheater and food sources. I really recommend you the book "How to hunt coues deer" by Duwane Adams and Tony Mandile it is a great buck with lots of good tips. Hope this helps,God bless. Ernesto C Be sure of your target........and beyond Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted February 18, 2006 Thanks for the kind words Ernesto. Here is a link to the Hunting Strategies page he is referring to. Hunting Strategies Amanda Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DEERSLAM Report post Posted February 18, 2006 Daniel, the best advice I can offer is to get the BEST binos you can afford so that you can glass longer and more effectively. Also a light weight chair or seat pad so you can sit comfy for long periods. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
az4life Report post Posted February 18, 2006 The more comfortable you are while glassing, the longer you are likely to do it. Think in terms of comfort whenever you question the best methods. A seat pad, or small chair and the right clothing is crucial. Staying warm is important if you want to stay steady. I dress in layers and use an inflatable seat pad. Larger glass requires a steady tripod, and even 10x binos are helped greatly with a tripod. It is truly amazing the thngs you can see with binos on a tripod that you will miss if you freehand glass. Be patient and look for parts of animals in bushes, around trees, behind rocks, etc. Rarely do you see a whole deer up and out in the open. It can be quite fun to see who can spot more game when you do it with another person. Good Luck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DBArcher Report post Posted February 19, 2006 Thanks guys for the help, I have a pair of bushnell trophy 10x42s and a steady tripod, but I was thinking of picking up the cabelas astronomical 20x80s. Has anyone heard anything about these. Are they to big? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues 'n' Sheep Report post Posted February 19, 2006 Thanks guys for the help, I have a pair of bushnell trophy 10x42s and a steady tripod, but I was thinking of picking up the cabelas astronomical 20x80s. Has anyone heard anything about these. Are they to big? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Save....Save.... Save..... and then buy some Swarovski 15x56's and use them on a tri-pod. Also a good spotting scope is worth its weight in gold as you try to decide whether or not to go after an animal or not. I just sold my ST 80 (Swarovski) spotting scope and bought the STS 65 HD (Swarovski).....both are awesome scopes, but I went to the 65 after testing both side by side and found the lighter 65 to be equally as bright and clear....even in low light. Good luck and good hunting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kwp Report post Posted February 19, 2006 I have the cabelas 20 80's and love them. For the money they are really good glass, very clear and bright. The 20 power is really nice for coues. I have let a couple buddies use them and they said it took their eyes a little while to adjust but they liked them after that. They are very big and heavy so if weight or size is an issue then look elsewhere. I tried using them with a cheap Wal Mart tripod and they were so heavy that they broke it so I had to buy a new, more expensive tripod. They were also too big to fit in my old pack so I had to get a new pack too. After all that, how much did I really save? I am in college and knew that even if I saved my money I wouldn't be able to get the swaros until after I graduated so I bought the 20 80's to use for at least a few years. I like them enough that I will probably buy the swaro 10x42's and/or the spotting scope before I get the 15's to replace the 20 80's but I am sure that the swaro 15's are much better. I would say that if saving for the Swaros is in your budget and time table then do that but if it is not realistic then the Cabelas 20 80's are a very good, affordable, 'big' glass. Like az4life said comfort is a huge part of glassing, both your body and your eyes. Another component of comfort is a good tripod. I have a bogen with the legs that can be set at multiple angles which allows me to really get underneath my tripod and comfortable even on the steepest hills. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues 'n' Sheep Report post Posted February 19, 2006 Well put KWP, I agree with you. I don't know anything about the 20x80's, so I can't say good or bad about them.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coueshunter Report post Posted February 19, 2006 If you are looking for a less expensive bino look into Docter or Fujinon until you can afford one of the top tier. Of course get a good tripod and glass in a grid pattern so you cover all the ground and not overlook areas. Make sure you are glassing where there should be deer and not just in convienient glassing areas. SW facing slopes first thing in the a.m. and NW slopes during bedding times. Dont overlook the flats, they hold alot of overlooked deer. Make sure and dont move too quick when glassing, be patient and really look hard, look for shapes/color/movement and once you start seeing deer, you will only get better and better............Allen Taylor............ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DBArcher Report post Posted February 19, 2006 thanks guys for all of the help. I will have to practice during scouting but I should be okay. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Azlongears Report post Posted February 20, 2006 Hey KWP-- Bet if you would have splurged on the Swaros, Ole Cuatro would be DeadO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowcrazy Report post Posted March 15, 2006 Thanks guys for the help, I have a pair of bushnell trophy 10x42s and a steady tripod, but I was thinking of picking up the cabelas astronomical 20x80s. Has anyone heard anything about these. Are they to big? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hey DBArcher, I use the binos that you are asking about, they are a great pair of glasses they are extremely clear and draw in alot of light during low light conditions because of the 80mm lens, the only setback is that they are quite large and heavy, I pack them and a bogen tripod and use a small tripod chair, my pack is on the heavy side but when i sit to glass ,i can sit there for quite a while without getting tired or uncomfortable and i think thats half the battle when you want to spot and stalk. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rolkat Report post Posted March 16, 2006 The Swarovski bino's are the best. The only people who recomend something less are people who can't afford them. Stay away from the spotting scopes. You don't need them unless you are trying to score a trophy on the hoof. The spotting scopes are also more tiring to your eyes because you are only using one eye. Also a "must" is a large brim straw hat to shade your eyes and neck from the sun. JMHO - no offence meant to you guys who can't afford the Swarovski's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted March 23, 2006 i use zeiss and love them. swarovskis are awesome but at 1700-1800, they are a pretty penny. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
