Thread: SIka - regularly whisted at - no deer taken - tips?

Originally Posted by Micky Duck

I was told by very experienced sika hunters to go slow from the get go..and then slow down even more...best weekend I saw 21 sika and shot two..both of which were fully recovered....I miss being squealed at...these south island reds dont even bark very often... slow down,sit down,get binos out and scan the bush...move slowly and quietly and repeat...sooner of later it will just click into place...and as others have said...wind is vital...carry ciggy lighter in hip pocket,keep checking and move accordingly.

Yeah I've mostly given up deer hunting since I've been down here, taken up pig hunting instead.