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Discussion in 'Whitetail Deer Hunting' started by deer_slayer, Oct 26, 2012.

  1. deer_slayer

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    Hey guys just want to start by saying that im new here (from WI) and im wondering if you could help me pinpoint good locations for stand sites on this topo. Hope im posting this in the right place, but purple lines are the property boundary and white are logging roads. Thanks!

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    KyleLewis Die Hard Bowhunter

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    What is the prevailing wind?
     
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    KyleLewis Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Here are a couple sites I'd expect to find some buck bedding areas. I'd hunt downwind of these.
     
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    Thanks kyle and the prevailing winds come from the highway (west) on the left and move straight to the right
     
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    Thats prime!
     
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    heres a couple more images, hope they make things more clear. im trying to get all of my rut stands picked out so any help would be appreciated thanks again to kyle!

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    KyleLewis Die Hard Bowhunter

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    There is an awesome book that I am reading called "Mapping Trophy Bucks". If you know enough to consider topo maps then you would definitely be interested in this book. It's awesome! Also NEXBUCK.COM has dvds about finding deer with topo maps and how to set up on them. Hunting Hill Country Bucks, Swamp Country bucks and Marsh Country bucks. MUST HAVE DVDS! Not "whack em and stack em" dvds but more educational.
     
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    Looks like the red dot could be a converging hub where you'd have good odds of finding some activity. Yellow lines represent where I'd expect to find some decent game trails. s2-tiff.jpg
     
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    BACKSTRAPASSASSIN Die Hard Bowhunter

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    looks to me like you are on the right track.....where i hunt there is a pretty good ridge and i find more activity on the top of the ridges than down in the valley....check it out see what you can find but it looks like your not to far off IMO
     
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    Thanks for the map man, you were pretty spot on with those trails, wish I owned where that red dot is but I dont unfortunatly. If you had to pick a spot where would it be?
     
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    Heres a couple possible stand sites. I guess it'll depend on those logging roads too. The deer may or may not be using them.
     

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