Mar. 24: How Deer React to Hunting Pressure - and other Topics | Bowhunting Whitetails w/ Bill Winke

[@calebduke6878]

loving these videos Bill... Keep up the good work. ive learned a lot from your videos over the years & i appreciate you sharing your knowledge with us!

[@bill-winke]

Thanks for the comment Caleb. Have a great day.

[@KenSanders-b5t]

Really enjoy all your videos! Nice that you get to have Jordan do them with you!!!

[@bill-winke]

I really enjoy that part. Thanks for the comment. Have a great day.

[@nelsonchandler1015]

i been watching since the very first in 2008 enjoyed all the information over the years !! thank both of you for all you do !!

[@SugarValleyOutdoors]

great video as always Bill!

[@allenberkebile8480]

Always love your content! The memories are always awesome, Bill. I remember watching those episodes from Midwest Whitetail. Seems like yesterday. Did you notice the deer over your right shoulder in the opening session? Keep it coming Bill, and God bless!

[@ajkelley20]

The area of big oaks appears to be a location that would be easy cell reception. I love my cell cameras. I really like my cell cameras that have a integrated solar panel. I take them down every year to fully charge batteries, update firmware and dry out. I have them outall year

[@walkermorris9522]

I’m a big believer in wearing full rubber boots like a burly to cut way down on ground scent. I believe when they’re moving at night and smell ground scent it hurts hunting more than anything. Playing a game of hide and seak with my retrievers it’s amazing how the boots make it almost impossible to find me if I stay downwind of them. Any regular boot and they’ll come straight to me no matter how difficult the trail laid. When sightings go down on stand even though a person hasn’t spooked deer while hunting the ground scent is making the place go cold IMO.

[@bill-winke]

Walker, I am sure there is a lot of truth to what you are saying, but I think I can add to your message. I have had good luck with standard lace-up Cordura boots too - ones I only wear for hunting and don't use other than walking to and from stands. I have watched deer many times hit my trail and not lift their nose. The biggest difference is the fact that you can tuck your pants into the tall rubber boots and thereby eliminate scent on the low grasses and vegetation. I really think that is what the deer smell when they pick up human odor on the ground - it is not on the ground itself, but low vegetation that our pants brush up against. If you watch them closely you will see that is what they are sniffing. Ideally, every trail to every stand would be mowed and cleared, but we all know how hard that would be. Good comment.

[@donwaldroopoutdoors3665]

Always interesting and thought provoking content, you really help us hunters make better decisions, thx for all you do for the industry

[@bill-winke]

Thanks Don. I appreciate the comment. Have a great day.

[@atsection]

I really enjoy your videos, Sir. I’ve been watching you for several years and you’ve stuck to your humble roots. Your daughter asks the same types of questions my wife does and I am just as happy as you are to answer them…at least as good of an answer that I can give her.

[@bill-winke]

Thanks for the comment and the years of support. I definitely appreciate it. Have a great day.

[@patrickwolf4373]

Hi Bill and Jordan! Thanks for the great educational video! How close to the ridge top/point bedding areas will you hunt? Or will you preferentially hunt the downslope side of the point with a known bedding area? I'm sure this sounds like a silly question, but I appreciate your time and insight! Patrick

[@bill-winke]

I normally like to stay at least 100 yards from the primary bedding areas, so when you look at that point we were scouting, I would be at least 100 yards farther back on the point (away from the end) and then hunt the sidehill trail on the downwind side of the ridgetop. This pattern has worked well in the past. Good luck.

[@patrickwolf4373]

Hi Bill, Thanks so much for your answer! Also great video on prescribed burning...very, very informative.@@bill-winke

[@danielball6076]

Deer walking around on the snowy hillside behind you in the opener

[@bill-winke]

I saw that later when I watched it through. There are lots of deer here at our house outside Iowa City where I filmed this. About as many on 13 acres here as on the farm! Just kidding.

[@guardianminifarm8005]

Good stuff. The father daughter atmosphere is a blessing if nothing else. But the information is quite helpful. Lord bless.

[@realrussclarke]

That was a great video. Really enjoyed the Q&A do more please! Jordan asks great questions. By the way, I just landed a 300 acre private spot in Louisa county walked it last week, I kept thinking “Wonder how Bill would look at this property “ we found a few really impressive sheds, beds and huge rubs.

[@bill-winke]

Congrats Russ. That will be good hunting. I have never hunted there, but I know guys that do and it a good area.

[@clayh826]

Great video Jordan and Bill, keep more coming for the summer

[@tjt1992]

Great video Bill and Jordan!

[@bill-winke]

Thanks. We appreciate the comment. Have a great day.

[@shaneallison3370]

The simplicity of a father daughter conversation is such a draw in these episodes. You could talk about deer poop the whole time and I would still be interested in listening 😆 Keep the questions coming Jordan and thanks Bill for some old memories. All around another great episode.

[@bill-winke]

Thanks Shane. We appreciate it. Have a great day.

[@mitchellgenz1373]

Great video Bill and Jordan.

[@bill-winke]

Thanks Mitchell. Much appreciated.

[@searchingfor6thgear44]

If you need a "fresh Milk Dud" finder, our boxer puppy thinks they are snacks! lol I'm sure you know this but... in my cell cameras I only use the Everready Lithium batteries. They last all season. Keep up the good content, Bill!

[@travissultze934]

Why haven’t you guys tried digital cameras?

[@JayN4GO]

I have never found sheds in an open field. Plenty of tractor tires have but I’ve found a lot in April /May in bedding areas. All those years walking field edges. This past season I did a hang n hunt and looked down to see the biggest shed. Thanks for the tip

[@bill-winke]

They are hard to find, especially in corn, for sure. I rarely find them anywhere even on farms that have a lot of bucks. I am always looking at the projects (food plot needs to be replanted, this area has too many locust trees, I need to move this stand to there, etc.) and just walk right past them! Have a great day.

[@stevesly1285]

Thanks Bill for another great video enjoy them all. Looking forward to the next one.

[@timothy199662002]

I thought the early MWT shows were iconic! Some of the ag photos you had as intros I was sorry to see you stop using. Those early intros were good at getting the blood flowing and creating excitement. I would say its genius!

[@midwesternoutdoorsandnatur8272]

You will love cell cams Bill. Im about your age and experience and was hesitant for years but after last fall im sold on them. Good luck!

[@bill-winke]

You are probably right. I just don't want deer hunting to get too easy. What has been your experience?

[@midwesternoutdoorsandnatur8272]

@@bill-winkeagree. I was of the same mindset. The additional intel on the bucks didn’t give me much more edge on them, I just enjoyed seeing a more accurate view on what the property held, and there was a noticeable difference on deer use without the intrusion. Also getting the message live on which buck is using the property honestly made it even more enjoyable knowing who is in the immediate area. It’s not making it easy, as it is just making you a more knowledgeable hunter. Being able to keep better records on which buck moved in which conditions by the apps are great as well.

[@midwesternoutdoorsandnatur8272]

The command app for instance has lots of weather detail by pic, and it’s automatically kept for reference next year. I plan to watch for trends on bucks by wind, barometer, etc. some bucks as you know like patterns. These apps really give you a bucks habit records.

[@lonniechartrand]

Fun video to watch!

[@bill-winke]

Thanks Lonnie. We appreciate it.

[@afeef745]

Will shed hunting a large bedding area every weekend in March make them stop using that area entirely or will they eventually come back?

[@bill-winke]

They will cone back but it would be better to wait and make only one trip.

[@afeef745]

@@bill-winke I see. Will keep that in mind

[@jmackani]

Anyone notice at 1:30 in the video the deer on the hillside over his right shoulder?

[@oceanpyrate]

Yep!

[@K.M-v2q]

Yep, first thing i noticed looking at the snow, thinking about deer lol.. Several deer back there.

[@bill-winke]

That was filmed at our home outside Iowa City. There are lots of deer here but very few bucks. I don't hunt them here.

[@grinder881]

Jordan, I see you wearing that Iowa hat. I understand you are living/from there, BUT respectfully I say GO BLUE!!!!! BTW, as a reminder, they are the Reigning, Defending, Undisputed National Champions of College Football. Your team had a good defense this year. The squishy poop was funny the way you handled the discourse with your Dad.

[@jordanwinke]

Gosh it seems like every time I almost forget about that, someone brings it up. Honestly, I do like Michigan too (just don’t tell anyone)! Thank you for your comment and support. I hope you have a great week!

[@grinder881]

@@jordanwinke It will be our secret, LOL. I will give your Lady Iowa basketball team ALL the credit they deserve. I am rooting hard for them in the NCAA tourney. Hope you are 1000% healed for your running. I did 10 miles 2 days ago and got a Half in Toledo at end of April. I will gladly wear my Go Blue gear in Ohio.

[@loisbuttray2937]

If I buy the Apple Root Stock can I just plant them? Will they grow into a nice apple tree over time? Reply

[@bill-winke]

They will grow into an apple tree, but not a nice one. Here is what I found: "Most rootstocks will produce edible fruit if left to grow naturally, but the fruit is usually small and poorly flavored." Probably better to just graft something else on there even if a cutting from the apple tree in your neighbor's yard!

[@loisbuttray2937]

I just want to plant them for the deer. Not me. Do you think they are good enough for deer to eat?@@bill-winke

[@chapchappell5309]

Did y’all notice all the deer behind Bill in the woods to the left in his opening monologue?

[@denniscrabtree1445]

Ive always felt like once most of the leaves have fallen that bedding has changed

[@Chadginski]

Bill I hunted adjacent to your old farm in Albia with Steve H. back in 2013. He called the stand “rob a buck”. 😅

[@bill-winke]

I heard about that stand. Kind of hacked me off.

[@bryanmoorefield8890]

Turkey season tomorrow in Nebraska archery only, in my camper right now reading bible then going to bed. Nice video and keep them coming. Maybe film a turkey hunt??

[@bill-winke]

Thanks Bryan. Good luck tomorrow. We will film a turkey hunt for fun. I enjoy guiding turkey hunts and I think Jordan will be game to shooting one or two.

[@EthanPageHunter]

The Wensel brothers said years ago to hunt a spot only once per week or accept decreasing odds. In your experience do you believe that to be fairly accurate?

[@bill-winke]

It depends on the spot, but in general, yes. That is good advice. I have hunted spots where it was really hard for the deer to know I was hunting them and I could hunt those spots more often, but those kinds of locations are very rare. Good question.

[@Jim-ph3yo]

Bill, I have found a hunting place here in Los Angeles on public land where I think the deer have accepted me. This past season they accepted me in there bedroom. I walked around even as they were bedded a doe and two fawns within bow range (less than 20 yards)and they did not leave or spook. A fawn even walked up to me and then went back to feeding. The buck I shot that day the doe and fawns were still with me within bow range for over 3 hours he walked up to 25 yards with the wind blow right to him and let me shoot him. I am 15 miles in on a fire road. I don’t see any other hunters. I had a similar situation the year before with a Pope and Young bear. He came towards me as I was in the wide open and I shot him at 35 yards. My best estimate is these animals do not see humans. Your thoughts?

[@sambricker4731]

You guys should do some turkey hunting the spring and post a video or two

[@alexpinnow6509]

Great episode Jordan and Bill! Do you guys worry about disturbing the deer when in the woods for TSI projects or just get the work done and figgure they'll be back when it matters?

[@bill-winke]

They will come back soon enough. They will have to find new trails though. Most of theirs are trashed now. They will figure it out. Short-term pain for long-term gain. Have a great day.

[@alexpinnow6509]

@@bill-winke I really like that motto Bill! Kind of felt this way after a small TSI pocket and a LOT of invasive cut and treat. Hoping the draw over time is ten fold better than it was prior to buying the farm.

[@thomassykes6985]

Anyone else notice the deer in the background???

[@bill-winke]

I filmed that at our house near Iowa City (where I actually live). There are tons of deer there. I could sit and watch them all day long - and sometimes do!

[@MauriceTimmons]

Mr. Winke when are you going to get the newest technology in cell cams so you don't disturb the deer Yes I would go in and scout once That's right before season and that's it The rest of the time you'd have to rely on the cams solely

[@bill-winke]

I don't disturb the deer, but I am limited to running my cameras in fringe areas as a result. It usually works just fine.

[@JordonHurrle]

Your awesome

[@JordonHurrle]

Hi Bill tell Jordan hi

[@smalleganclydesdales]

step number 1 is find number two

[@bill-winke]

Yes, but don't eat those licorice drops!

[@smalleganclydesdales]

looks like two deer over your shoulder during intro

[@stevedenoyer5956]

Another great video. Looking forward to your habitat videos, food plots , planting trees etc..

[@bill-winke]

We will keep them coming. Did some burning so that will be coming soon. And it is getting into the serious planting season soon. Have a great day.

[@travissmith-wz5nc]

There are channels with 7 to 10x the subscribers and your videos are getting more views. Hopefully your sponsors see that.

[@bill-winke]

They seem to appreciate it but this is a tough business. I dropped out in 2019 for three years for that reason but I am operating a lot smaller now with less cash flow, a smaller production budget and less financial risk.

[@travissmith-wz5nc]

@bill-winke been a financial advisor since I was 19. Ow I am 40. Sometimes after tax and expenses the juice isn't worth the squeeze. Especially if you look at ideal overhead costs. I had to change operations in 2021.

[@edwardclark5211]

Dream Big brother 🙏

[@bill-winke]

Thanks Edward. You too.

[@davidbaker5701]

Cell cams...Get those solar panels up soon

[@travissmith-wz5nc]

How did the American plum trees turn out????

[@bill-winke]

They all survived. I will do an update sometime in April on the stuff I planted last year. It was technically wild plum. I am not sure if there is a difference.