 TWO
ON BUCKS
Hollow Hunting Bucks
EDITOR’S NOTE: What would you do if you discovered
where a trophy buck lived? Would you bet that this older-age-class
deer wouldn't die or get killed before the next hunting
season? And, if you didn't bag this big buck yourself,
would you willingly share him with a buddy? Many hunters
face these questions each season when they hunt big
bucks. Before you  answer,
consider some of the reasons buddy hunting is better
than hunting alone.
When hunting in hilly country, I like to buddy hunt
either side of a ridge. If one hunter takes a stand
on one side of the ridge, he can watch all the property
on the side of the ridge where he sets up his tree stand.
He also can see the valley and the ridge across from
him. Then, if his buddy takes a stand on the opposite
side of the ridge, the buddy can watch his side  of
the ridge as well as the valley and the other side of
the ridge. Using this system of buddy hunting for bucks,
hunters can cover twice as much property. Also, if the
hunters use hand-held two-way radios, and the hunter
on one ridge spots a buck crossing the ridge, he can
notify the hunter on the other side of the deer's location
or the likelihood of the deer's presenting the second
hunter with a shot. However, if you plan to use radios
to hunt deer, make sure you can legally use this tactic
in the  state
where you hunt.
Buddy hunting, whether you hunt with guns or with bows,
offers a definite advantage over hunting by yourself.
Two hunters easily can cover more ground and help each
other find, call and take big bucks. Finally, you may
find that you enjoy sharing the woods, the hunt and
the hunting experience with friends and family more
than hunting alone. So try buddy hunting this season.
TOMORROW: OTHER ADVANTAGES
OF BUDDY HUNTING
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