Thread: Slip hunters

I'm looking for a new spot. Have found a decent north facing slip I want to check out. There are 2 ways to access it: either up a track then veer off and sidle for a km or so, accessing the slip from the top. Alternatively, along another track and then up a creek for a km or so and access the slip from the bottom or slightly up the facing ridge.

My questions are: what do people prefer in terms of access and why?

I see the advantages of the top being deer don't look up so much, the likelihood of deer being higher up a slip to catch the winter sun. Disadvantages include not being able to see as far down the slip and the deer going all the way to the bottom anyway. Also higher chance of disturbing deer on approach.

Advantages of the bottom being a better view and not having to climb to retrieve the deer (maybe),. Disadvantages could be 1km up a creek could be slow going and could take all day, if I get there at all.

What are people's experiences?

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Watch it from an opposite face and approach it from the bottom, if your predominant wind in the area is south west keep that in mind

In general, height. Deer look down. You should look across or down on them.You get more expansive views from height and off ridges and only short walks changes the perspective - say from one side of a ridge to another so you look into 2 catchments. You can also work with the wind and in particular thermals better.

If you can get opposite your slip and look into it, all good.

Personally option 1 for me, you may pick something up on way through....

Hamish

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Option 1 unless the wind is going to screw you

wind wind wind ohhh and did I mention the wind will dictate what you do - look across safe down onto slip safe from creek looking up not so much

I'd want to try and look at it from across the gully/creek. Otherwise approach from the top and work my way down, depending on wind.

For me I would be on the opposite face looking across.
If you are one the same side your view is limited and it also depends on the wind.

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Opposite face would be very difficult to reach and the trees would probably get in the way (thick bush from the looks of it). Wind could be manageable from the top as long as it's not southerly.



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Opposite face for one or two evenings with binos and a book. Get there early and stay for 4 or so hours. Don't intend to shoot anything.

Get the lie of the deer highways entering and exiting the slip area, then concentrate on finding good shooting positions that can overlook several of the highways, without the wind stuffing you up, and are within 300m max shooting distance.

When in doubt go high is my no1 rule. But consider where your scent will carry on the evening down draft if you’re close in.


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