Deer Stand Hunting

Out of all the many strategies to hunt, deer stand hunting is perhaps the most productive. It stands to reason for the stand hunter is sitting motionless and thus is avoiding detection through movement.
If the stand hunter has played his or her cards right they will be scent free, and this makes the stand hunter a most lethal hunter when it comes to whitetail deer.
Playing the wind for the stand hunter will be a huge factor in his success. It goes without saying that a downwind or crosswind location is custom made for a stand hunter in avoiding detection of the deer?s sensitive nose.
Location is everything, and good locations are primary food sources, trails, funnels, saddles, edge habitat and benches. Each has its own advantage and set of rules for hunting the location successfully.
PRIMARY FOOD SOURCES
Pre-scout these areas and find the fields where the deer are feeding. There is a trail that leads from the bedding area to the food source.
The best evening stand would be near the field while the best morning stand will be near the bedding area. One note of caution do not hunt in the bedding area or frequent the stand too much as you may risk completely moving the deer out of the bedding area. Remember the bedding area is an area where the deer think they are safe.
TRAILS
Playing the wind on trails is a big factor. Bends in the trails are great places to ambush whitetails. Pick the side of the trail where the wind is in your favor and be sure to have lanes cut so you can clearly and cleanly get a shot off.

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