I continue to hear that south facing slopes are where deer will probably bed in the colder weather, so as to maximize their exposure to the sun and warmth, but here are my questions: 1. What if there is a wind coming from the south? Would they adjust and possibly move to a north facing slope in order to shield themselves from the breeze? 2. During the warmer months of early season, is it safe to assume that deer might be bedded on a north facing slope in order to escape the heat of the sun? Would wind alter this as well? Appreciate the help as I continue to learn about all this.
In my experience bucks will NEVER put themselves at a disadvantage and will always bed with the wind at their back. In the winter, yes that would be a lot of south facing beds due to primarily north winds. Doe groups depend more on numbers and lots of eyes. Think cedar thickets, CRP, etc......... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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