Hard work promises hunting results

Hunters bedecked in blaze orange will take to the woods Saturday, September 28, with the opening of the regular deer season.

According to Jim Whitney, proprietor of Whitney's Sporting Goods in Sisters, they should have a good season -- if they're willing to work for it.

"It should be a darn good season," Whitney said. "There's lots of buck deer this season.

Whitney said that most of the quality deer will be found at 4-5,000 foot elevations and in thick cover.

"There's lots of feed, so they're going to be scattered," he noted. "they're not going to find them along the roads -- the bowhunters found that out."

Bowhunters have been out since August 24. Whitney said the past couple of weeks have shown good results, with hunters taking some big bucks.

But the deer aren't concentrated and they're not moving much, Whitney said; they probably won't head for lower elevations until there is a major storm.

"Unless guys are willing to get out there and work for it, they're not going to see many deer," Whitney said.

Hunters will have the advantage of damp conditions, which makes it easier to stalk quietly. Cooler weather also tends to encourage deer to move around more in daylight.

Whitney said a lot of hunters were already out in the woods last weekend, setting up their camps and scouting -- waiting for daylight on opening day.

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Jim Cornelius is editor in chief of The Nugget and author of “Warriors of the Wildlands: True Tales of the Frontier Partisans.” A history buff, he explores frontier history across three centuries and several continents on his podcast, The Frontier Partisans. For more information visit www.frontierpartisans.com.

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