BigGameHunter Report post Posted October 30, 2014 Gents, Quick question: Do you focus on any particular side of a mountain while glassing as it relates to time of day? I.e. Midday, you only glass the north side of a mountain? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHT_MTNMAN Report post Posted October 30, 2014 I glass into the shade during midday. Sometimes that is the north or north East/West side of a mtn, sometimes it is a draw or tree, or rock. All depends on where I am. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Antmo23 Report post Posted October 30, 2014 I like to glass east facing slopes in the AM. Makes them deer shine. I switch it up to north facing slopes in the afternoon and evening. Also depends on the wind. If it's windy, they'll be on the leeward side of the hill no matter where the sun is, at least, in my experience. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4Falls Report post Posted October 30, 2014 I just glass everything because they are NEVER where they should be. And usually where you least expect them. 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattys281 Report post Posted October 30, 2014 I just glass everything because they are NEVER where they should be. And usually where you least expect them. +1 on this. I usually start by glassing the saddles, benches, areas that look 'bucky', then if I dont find anything I start the grid glassing process and look at everything I can see. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crotklauberi Report post Posted October 30, 2014 Glass all day, bucks almost always get up to reposition themselves. Could be the most rewarding 15 second glimps you get as some of those big boys bed at day break. Good luck! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sjvcon Report post Posted November 2, 2014 Most of what you read will tell you they get in the sun in the AM and they get in the shade after morning. In the evening they move toward the sun again, but can really be in either. I kind of follow the logic, but I glass it all ... never know where one will pop up. I also tend to glass a lot of the fringe feed areas and areas I know they come from to get to the feed areas and water. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pwrguy Report post Posted November 2, 2014 During the hot hunts (August - November) I glass everywhere for the first couple of hours and then focus on shade the rest of the day. That does not mean I am not looking everywhere, you never know. Deer are not stupid except during the rut....when it is hot and sunny they will be found laying in the shade, that being said, facing south looking at North facing slopes is a good bet. They will almost always stand up 1-4 times per day to stretch and move and that is the time you need to be looking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rcdinaz Report post Posted November 2, 2014 Glass it all! But in my experience 9 out of 10 times they will be in the shade other than first and last light or if it is really cold. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lancetkenyon Report post Posted November 3, 2014 Glass it all. I always quick check a hillside, then go back and grid the entire side, spending time on deep shade. I have glassed bucks in full daylight, and found only an ear or antler tip in deep foliage. I like northern slopes during midday, and also shady western slopes at first light, and eastern slopes at sundown. And canyon bottoms at all times of the day. The bucks will be where people are NOT. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
