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usty Schelbitzki has spent
14 years working check-in
stations for the Nebraska
Game and Parks Commission, and
on average spends hundreds of
hours afield each year hunting deer.
He sees many of the same hunter
patterns every year.
"Hunters will come into the check-
in station early saying they've seen
minimum deer movement," said
Schelbitzki. "But moving times vary.
The reason a big buck gets big is
because he adjusts his behaviors to
you. If you go in and hunt two hours
in the morning and two hours in the
evening, he knows or has learned."
There is never a better time during
the deer hunting season than now.
During the rut, hunt from sunrise to
sunset. "Deer are constantly moving
during this time," said Schelbitzki.
"If you're not seeing deer, there's a
chance that a buck has found a doe
close to estrus. Once he's bred her,
he'll be on the move again."
In an effort to see more deer or
hunt more phases of the rut, many
have taken to archery hunting,
spending a large amount of time
in the field a week or two before
the firearm season, a step that
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Charged Cell Phone – Check emails, plan a
vacation or simply recap the Huskers' football
history through Wikipedia. Just make sure
your phone has enough juice for the day.
Food – High energy, protein foods keep
you sharp and ready for the long day.
Comfortable Seat – Some platforms on
the market aren't good for sitting more than
an hour or two, much less a full day. Find a
reliable seat for the duration. A camouflage
boat cushion is a viable option.
Paperback Book – If everything else fails,
carry a book in your back pocket and read.
Earbuds – One hunter I know has multiple
150-class bucks to his credit, and usually has
in earbuds when he hunts. He's convinced he's
missed out on hearing several deer during his
time in the woods, but listening to his favorite
podcasts while he hunts has also allowed him to
remain in the stand longer.
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