WarrZone Report post Posted September 5, 2017 Didn't think I would have this problem, but does anyone else fall victim to getting distracted by elk when looking for deer? My first couple of trips were spent in the higher country, which have low deer densities and to top it off I was seeing elk everywhere, so my attention kept going back to them. I couldn't help myself. Next trip I go down in elevation to find more deer and lose the elk. Next thing I know I'm spotting more bulls! And to top it off while I'm checking out this decent 5x5 I see out of the corner of my eye a Coues butt! And of course it goes into the thickest brush on the hillside and doesn't come out again and now it's dark. Managed to spot a mule deer doe and 2 fawns but those dang bulls again! How do you guys keep from getting distracted when this happens to you? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Non-Typical Solutions Report post Posted September 5, 2017 It works like this....during deer season, elk are every where......during elk season deer are everywhere.....when I am antler hunting rattle snakes are everywhere and that causes me to be so severely distracted that I walk past all kinds of antlers I am sure of it!! Ever watch Old Yeller.......he lets a squirrel distract him!!! It is easy to ADHD when you are out in the forest......focus grasshopper, focus!!! Good luck out there and be safe!!! And guess what is all over my trail cam picture now that turkey season is long gone....yep...turkey!!! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CatfishKev Report post Posted September 5, 2017 Sensai says "You racka disciprin" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AzDiamondHeat Report post Posted September 5, 2017 Son here's the secret....go "scouting" for elk during deer season and take your bow along for "protection" just in case. That way the deer won't hide because you are out there for elk. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tac Report post Posted September 5, 2017 This is normal. I was on a elk hunt in december 2 years ago and found the biggest coues whitetail I have ever seen watched him for 4 hours looking for bulls.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lancetkenyon Report post Posted September 5, 2017 Heck, I get distracted by ANY game animal, big or small. Part of our nature as outdoorsmen and women. I truly enjoy the outdoors and God's creations. From a cool rock or burned out log, to flowers, cactus, clouds or a sunrise, bugs, squirrels, birds, coyotes (which I try to kill every one I see), elk, deer, etc. About the only thing I could do without is catclaw. I hate that crap. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted September 6, 2017 Heck, I get distracted by ANY game animal, big or small. Part of our nature as outdoorsmen and women. I truly enjoy the outdoors and God's creations. From a cool rock or burned out log, to flowers, cactus, clouds or a sunrise, bugs, squirrels, birds, coyotes (which I try to kill every one I see), elk, deer, etc. About the only thing I could do without is catclaw. I hate that crap. Exactly the way I feel. I can do without the cc scars. If you are out walking around and not noticing/appreciating everything Lance said you are on the wrong website. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
