Bought a drone!

Although technology can improve the odds of success, has the lawful use really made a difference? I can use Google Earth imagery to locate potential hunting areas, follow up with a drone to take a closer look and possibly see live animals (while scouting), use a GPS to navigate to a precise location, set up a cell cam to confirm the presence of a big buck, hang a stand or setup a camo ground blind to get the drop on game, place an ozone generator above it, build mock scrapes and rubs using synthetic estrous doe urine, use electronic calls, travel to my stand in a brand new shinny side-by-side, wear the latest scent-free clothing with the latest and greatest camo pattern, wash said clothing in scent-free detergent (without UV brighteners), use a state of the art weapon with a powerful illuminated sight, load up with high tech precision projectiles, spot and study game with high power binoculars and confirm distances with my laser range finder. I can also attract deer to my secret spot by planting a food plot or using bait dispensed by a feeder on a timer. While waiting for a deer to show up, I can fart around on countless apps on my smart phone! Have I missed anything???

With all of these “advantages”, we still need that free-ranging legal deer to show up at the right time and stand broadside at 75 yards or less and hit its vitals. Personally speaking, I had more fun and success before I accumulated most of these items.

After 45 years of deer hunting, I can honestly say that the biggest difference maker in improving my success has been my increased knowledge and experiences. Although I have lots of gadgets, the best technological tool that I use is HD Satellite Imagey that helps me locate potential areas to hunt. My other essentials include: a treestand, compass, GPS, and grunt call. The rest is up to me!

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Originally Posted by gbk

X2 on that-and i also do not touch stuff(not just cameras)from other hunters.

For the question why i do not like my picture taken?

I hunt relatively heavily hunted public land.
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I do not want other hunters know where i hunt.
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I do not want the next guy to know who I am, while meeting me walking thru the place.
There are other-better ways to make friends.
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I do not want them to think i am hunting "their spot". Some not so nice fellows can become outright agitated ....

Poking thru the forest for birds or rabbit is one thing-hunting deer with archery in "tight" areas is another.

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Originally Posted by Ahuntr300

#4 Do not want to end up in a you tube video exposed to the whole world by an anti hunter or disgruntled person not respecting a person's privacy.

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Interesting to read the thought process of others.
I see a camera in the public woods and think here is someone not jaded by the world to trust that their stuff isn't going to be messed with. Further I feel if they see me not messing with their stuff have the respect not to mess with me. Sometimes its better to dwell on the good than fixate on the bad.

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Originally Posted by Sam Menard

Although technology can improve the odds of success, has the lawful use really made a difference? I can use Google Earth imagery to locate potential hunting areas, follow up with a drone to take a closer look and possibly see live animals (while scouting), use a GPS to navigate to a precise location, set up a cell cam to confirm the presence of a big buck, hang a stand or setup a camo ground blind to get the drop on game, place an ozone generator above it, build mock scrapes and rubs using synthetic estrous doe urine, use electronic calls, travel to my stand in a brand new shinny side-by-side, wear the latest scent-free clothing with the latest and greatest camo pattern, wash said clothing in scent-free detergent (without UV brighteners), use a state of the art weapon with a powerful illuminated sight, load up with high tech precision projectiles, spot and study game with high power binoculars and confirm distances with my laser range finder. I can also attract deer to my secret spot by planting a food plot or using bait dispensed by a feeder on a timer. While waiting for a deer to show up, I can fart around on countless apps on my smart phone! Have I missed anything???

With all of these “advantages”, we still need that free-ranging legal deer to show up at the right time and stand broadside at 75 yards or less and hit its vitals. Personally speaking, I had more fun and success before I accumulated most of these items.

After 45 years of deer hunting, I can honestly say that the biggest difference maker in improving my success has been my increased knowledge and experiences. Although I have lots of gadgets, the best technological tool that I use is HD Satellite Imagey that helps me locate potential areas to hunt. My other essentials include: a treestand, compass, GPS, and grunt call. The rest is up to me!

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Although, I don't have as much of experience as you Sam. I couldn't agree more..

All the gadgetry is nice to have and might point you right direction or help you learn, but when push comes to shove, it's you, your weapon and the game in front of you.. at this moment, only your experience counts, the rest doesn't matter that much

I would say satellite imagery and location software has made the most difference. People that have no woodsmanship will now access the farthest deepest parts of the woods. You used to be able to get away from pressure but not anymore

The rest of the stuff can be fun and make it a bit easier but I’m not sure it’s made that much of a harvest difference