Posted: 6/12/2014 5:00:41 AM EDT
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So, I'm relatively new to hunting (this will be my 5th season...I know, lame for a 30 year old). My first four years I spent all of my time with my uncle and cousin hopping from one tract to another usually spending 3-4 hours max at each location. We'd typically each come into the piece from a different angle and we're generally not very successful (3 deer among 4 of us in the last 4 years).
In January, we bought our "forever home" further out in the country. I have four acres of my own, but we abut 800 acres of conservation...and it's loaded with critters. Since moving, I've had trail cams out, etc. I intend on getting at least one - maybe 2 - tree stand(s) for this season. I've heard of "over working" a piece of land. Is it possible to "over scout" a location? I'd like to do some brush clearing and do plenty of walking the area to become familiar with my land but don't want to spook Mr. Big Guy. However, after reading and following postban's thread on habitat management, I begin to think you can't overdo it. Any advice would be great. Thanks. TL;DR - can you over do it on scouting a piece of land and drive the deer away (potentially for good)? |
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Thanks guys, that's exactly what I was looking for.
So I was back in the area I thought was full this weekend and saw some good sign. I moved the trail cam to a spot I thought was maybe a tad better and near a potential tree stand tree. Here's another thread I started about questioning the location of tree stands: Link |