Late Season Muzzleleoader Tactics

[sp69]

I will getting my first opportunity to hunt with a muzzleloader during late season.

Could anyone please further explain their tried and tue methods. I am concerned about how long I can last out without getting too cold.

I was intrigued by a recent comment about digging into a snow drift for concealment.
Any other ideas???

While I will spend the time neccesary for success I am wanting to stay out of a tree stand as much as possible during the colder days.

Thanks to all on this website for the opportunity to share information.

 

[muddy]

if there's snow, still hunt, still hunt, still hunt. do so quietly and you'll be amazed how many big deer you can get pretty close to. i should also mention that where i hunt it's very hilly and i can sneak up and peek over the other hill very easily so this may not work in a flatter area. i usually take a step every minute or so, sometimes longer if the snow is crunchy...it gets very intense if you're in the middle of a bunch of deer, or at least i think it does! if you're not up for still hunting find a good place where they're feeding and wait it out. secluded corners of corn or alfalfa fields work wonders. just dress warmly.

 

[moosehunter]

I agree with muddy 100%. I also like to place a stand or two around a stand of cedars, pines, or heavy cover where deer are likely to bed out of foul weather. When they do move, they seem to move directly to a feeding area most of the time. At least in the afternoon hunt. Late season muzzleloader is my favorite.