Do Cell Phones Improve Hunting Success Rates?

Are we to the point where a Kentucky outfitter and an avid outdoorsman is asking the question on whether or not cell phone in the woods improve success rates?  Wow!  Answer:  Yes.  Before you go against me, which it’s always the most fun to be the Devil’s advocate, hear me out.

#1) Are you more apt to sit in the woods longer deer hunting if you have your phone to play with?  Why do you leave from the woods in the first place?  Well, because it gets dark is one reason, but if you are on a morning hunt, you usually leave because you’re board, not seeing anything or cold.  Playing games on a cell phone, texting, etc., simply gives you something to do in addition to deer hunting. 

#2)  People on cell phone are bopping around looking for the slightest movement of deer in the woods.  Especially newer and younger hunters are looking around their shoulder every time a twig falls out of a tree or a squirrel decides to jump around 100 yards away.  There is a good chance people are spooking deer because of cell phones.

#3)  Are cell phones keeping younger people in the woods longer and making it seem not as miserable?  I’m not sure.  This could lead to a long-term more people becoming hunters, making the idea of sitting still more tolerable to the younger “I want it now” generations, but this may just lead to higher kill rates and not necessarily to success rates.

Ok – You “get off my yard” old folks like me shouldn’t knock the idea of cell phones not be allowed in the woods.  Things evolve and that’s where we are.  Video taping deer hunting in Kentucky and texting buddies is just part of the trophy hunting experience. 

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Kentucky Turkey Hunting

Kentucky turkey season sneaks up on us each year in mid April and it's a short hunting time.  So many of our turkey hunts know to book their spots 3+ months in advance.  What we offer is basic lodging and well managed 150 acres ideal for turkey hunting or a Kentucky deer hunt.  All the property is wooded except for the 13+ food plots which are mostly around 1/2 acre in size.  There are a few 1/4 acre food plots and a 3 acre "destination plot".   All the tree stands are in place on most food plots as well as 3 tower blinds being present as well.  Go to Kentucky Turkey Hunting, to check for current pricing.

These hunts allow for each hunter to take up to the state limit of 2 bearded birds.  There are no Fall Turkey Hunts unless you want to pay the same price as the bow hunters.

We've put in a several places of Chufa food plot offerings for those gobblers.  There are several roosting area on the hunting grounds where the turkey tend to use in the evenings.  There a clumps of 50+ foot pine trees in a few locations of all the hardwoods.  That's what they like to use each evening.

If you're a good turkey hunter and know how to call and use decoys, this will be fun for you.  If you're a rookie or not great at calling in turkeys yet, then you can ultimately set up near a food plot and wait.  The turkey will come in and you can try to hone in your schools on how the turkey react to your abilities.  Either way, you'll get turkeys in shooting range.  And if hunting with a Kentucky whitetail outfitter, you'll get to do a little pre-season scouting while out looking for your birds.

Kentucky Whitetail Outfitters vs. Do-it-Yourself Deer Hunting

What is the most valuable and important commodity when it comes to paying for a Kentucky deer hunt?  Well, this is a matter of opinion.  Some people want the overall experience with the possibility of shooting a great hunt.  Others want to enjoy some great amenities and company in addition to great hunting.  And many simply want to hunt some well managed ground and don't really care about the amenities.  There is no right or wrong.  If money isn't really an issue in your life, certainly go all out for million dollar cabins, full-guide service and great hunting.

However, there is a population of hunters that would choose not to pay for a professional hunter (ph) as a guide and would choose not to pay extra for the bells and whistles of fireplaces, pool tables, all you can drink beer, etc.  This is where a "do-it-yourself" deer hunt becomes a consideration.  At my place, Kentucky Whitetail Hunting, I have a basic small cabin that is glorified camping.  I mange the land year-round with 13+ food plots, mineral suppliments, run 4 auto-feeders spitting out corn nearly year-round, etc.  All the stands are in place and tower blinds are also present. I run cameras to offer the hunters what they have a chance of shooting, etc.

I have all the fun the high-roller outfitters have in the discing, tilling, fertilizing, liming, planting, etc., but to be honest, I didn't inherit my farm.  I paid for it through my military and teaching jobs.  It is IMPOSSIBLE for anyone to buy 1,000's of acres for the purpose of hunting, pay that mortgage along with the "lodge", and even meet the interest payment with how many hunts you'd sell.  For those of us that do this, we abide by the "free market" concept.  I'm willing to work for about 25 cents and hour and work LOTS to make it worth it for me.  And if it came down to it, most of us have done this sort of stuff for a decade or more for free.  We do it because we love it and are thankful people are willing to come out to hunt to help pay for this rewarding "job".

Hunt over 13 food plots starting at $800

There is an 8 point buck minimum rule at my ranch, but you won't find a better place to shoot your trophy whitetail deer!  All hunts include the use of a "primitive cabin" to make your experience feel like you're camping deep in the woods.  Kentucky deer hunting can be very successful whether you choose to hunt with bow, gun, or a muzzle loads.

Bring your 4-wheelers to help hault out the big buck and clean your deer at my state-of-the art station - a bank at a creek.  In addition to the clover, alfalfa, oats, brassicas, rape, cereal rye, soybean, austrian peas, etc. there are 3 to 4 auto-feeders dispensing corn to hunt over.

Late season bow hunts start at $800 and prices go up to $1,900 per person for a modern gun hunt.  There is a 2 person minimum on all hunts accept the youth hunt and late season bow hunts.

Kentucky Whitetail Deer Hunting Property For Sale

Do you have any hunting land for sale? I'd like to hear about what is available under the "for sale by owner" status. Remember, if it's listed, the only reason it hasn't sold is because it's overpriced! So, "For Sale By Owners" only.

If you're looking for Kentucky whitetail deer hunting property for sale, I know of the best 150 acres you'll find. At a mere $600,000 it better be a great piece of land. If you work 50+ hours a week and want something ready to go for your family, click on the above link. If you're a school teacher like me, it obviously it not affordable and you better go looking for the 40 acres at $1,500 an acre. If you're a frugal lawyer or doctor, you can find 150 acres for $300,000. I encourage you to save your money. HOWEVER, if you're an avid hunter or at least want to walk on a well-managed piece of property with certain trophy bucks each year, you better spend a little extra time researching what you should buy. The 150 acres of quality hunting land I speak of near Campbellsville Kentucky real estate is actually located directly south of Louisville about 1 hour. Click on the hyperlink above to learn more.