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Determining bedding areas

Discussion in 'Bowhunting Talk' started by Rory/MO, Aug 1, 2010.

  1. Rory/MO

    Rory/MO Die Hard Bowhunter

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    We've had some luck hunting just in the woods (south) of the pond in the middle of the top field, on the little shelf that is right there before it drops off. We've also had luck in the southeast corner of that field. We are getting an area ready for a foodplot in that corner.
     
  2. MAinfantry82

    MAinfantry82 Weekend Warrior

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    The best way to find them is to put in hard work i
    found a big bedding area next to a pond with tall
    grass from following deer trails while scouting and
    looking for sheds all the tall grass is pressed down from
    them laying on it
     
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    I would be setting myself up in the midst of the three ponds. You got good access and I gurantee bucks will be running does all over that place once the rutt kicks in. Also remember deer are in the woods bout 98% of the time. Hunting crop edges are fine at first and last light but if you want to see more deer pick spots in the woods.
     
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    WesternMdHardwoods Weekend Warrior

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    I had a similiar question last year myself...

    In my area of Maryland it is quite easy to find bedding areas. There are alot of greenbriar thickets, pines, and clear cuts that the deer love to make there bedroom.

    I made a trip to Ohio last year and after 10+miles on foot around state land I never found anything that even resembled a bedding area? I talked to some guys on here and they said look for blown down trees on ridgetops as to where the deer could see for a good ways.
     
  5. bigbuckdown

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    shoot thats where i'd be in that slim funnel point w/ the water source right there. man you know thats deer avenue!
     

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