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Post by Purebred Redneck on Sept 7, 2006 22:19:34 GMT -5
Question - where would you put a 15ft ladder for bowhunting?
1. Good sized tree (20" diameter) in the middle of a 80 yard timber funnel that offers a 10-15 yard shot.
Problem - Deer move from the North and South both ways. West wind blows my scent right on the trail. North or South wind hurts depending on which direction the deer happen to come - a coin toss.
2. Good sized tree (20" diameter) on the edge of a 80 yard timber funnel that offers a 10-15 yard shot. Only wind that hurts is NE, SE, or E
Problem - A. you have to walk accross the deer trail to get to the stand. B. They can skyline you pretty easy
What do you think??? these are the only options.
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Post by Purebred Redneck on Sept 14, 2006 22:24:21 GMT -5
Thanks for all your help. I choose #2  ;D |
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Post by calsibley on Sept 15, 2006 22:13:55 GMT -5
I'd locate where the bedding areas (low land - conifers) gives way to the hardwoods (upland- feeding - deciduous trees). You can usually find the paths where the deer go from one to the other. Be carefl of wind directions though. Best wishes.
Cal - Montreal
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Post by klsm54 on Sept 15, 2006 22:41:49 GMT -5
I would have chosen #2 also.
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Post by Purebred Redneck on Sept 16, 2006 13:33:08 GMT -5
I'm feeling really good about this spot as the deer used it last year but I kept fouling things up. This year's different. I put some " apple buck jam" on this log on the trail and put a half a block of apple/salt block out. If it won't draw in the deer, I'm sure it will draw in the hornets ;D I had the jug in my truck and I opened the door the next day and now the truck smells like apple  I also took the branchs I cut and duct taped them to my ladder stand |
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Post by sebastian on Sept 22, 2006 8:32:47 GMT -5
I'm feeling really good about this spot as the deer used it last year but I kept fouling things up. This year's different. I put some " apple buck jam" on this log on the trail and put a half a block of apple/salt block out. If it won't draw in the deer, I'm sure it will draw in the hornets ;D I had the jug in my truck and I opened the door the next day and now the truck smells like apple I also took the branchs I cut and duct taped them to my ladder stand You really are (Grand) Master of Duct Tape, Red. |
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Post by Purebred Redneck on Sept 22, 2006 20:55:40 GMT -5
Grin
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Post by dakota on Sept 23, 2006 23:44:35 GMT -5
If the women don't find you handsome, they outa find you handy. Red Green (another master of the duct tape)
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Post by Purebred Redneck on Sept 24, 2006 10:35:59 GMT -5
I started watching Red Green a few months and it's one of my favorite shows ;D ;D ;D
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Post by Purebred Redneck on Sept 24, 2006 10:43:37 GMT -5
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