The Chital Deer Rut - Hunting, Patience, and Strategy with Ayden Doumtsis

In this episode of Become Your Bowhunter, we're joined by Ayden Doumtsis for a deep dive into Chital deer hunting strategies both in and out of the rut.
Ayden shares his extensive experience in North Queensland, covering topics from rut behavior to the best hunting approaches in varying conditions.
We discuss key signs of Chital activity during the rut to look for - such as rub trees and the significance they play in scouting and area.
Some of the highlights from this episode include:
Chital Rut Insights: Ayden explains how the rut can vary based on rainfall and the condition of the hinds.
Patience Pays Off: Learn why taking your time is crucial when hunting Chital deer, especially when working with multiple stags and hinds.
Hunting Tactics: Do you call them? Can you rattle them in? We discuss all possible methods to use when chasing these skittish animals, the importance of wind direction, and how to handle both lone stags and rutting mobs.
Deer Behavior: Discover how Chital deer’s interaction with their environment and each other influences hunting tactics, including strategies for calling and stalking.
Practical Tips: Ayden shares his process for assessing properties, understanding deer patterns, and maximizing the hunting experience.
Whether you're a seasoned hunter or new to Chital deer hunting, this episode offers valuable knowledge to help you make the most of your next hunt.
Tune in and get ready for some incredible insights from one of the best in the game for Chital/Axis Deer.
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@twinelements
@spottedsafaris
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Hosted by: @mattyafter
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Cheers Matty and Ayden 🤙 Education is invaluable... appreciate you both

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Always great to hear people’s perspectives and remeber time frames and similar encounters you have had! Great videos you twin elements lads put out, I love the bit about Timelapse’s and wind on the mic hahaha if only people knew! Thanks for taking us on all the adventures, love watching them and love listening to this podcast at work each week when I’m away from home! Well done lads!