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Sika Roar

As I approach an area with good stag sign, I watch Tess to see how she reacts.

I hunt at other times as well but nothing else comes close to this. Preparation starts months before as I go through gear lists and try to convince myself I need the latest upgrade of some item or another.

I have hunted one particular area for many years now and find this to be a very effective strategy as I’ve learned a lot about animal movements and patterns and where the good bush and feeding areas are located. Also, importantly, I’ve learned about the reasonable stags that live there and their rutting grounds. All this prior knowledge allows me to focus more acutely on one of the

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