May 19, 2024 · Think about wind direction and spend some time if possible in the area paying attention to how the topography affects wind direction. Good time to look at what type mast is in the draws too.

Sep 19, 2021 · Access and wind direction were perfect for this spot. I quickly realized that when the wind picked up, it swirled in the opening around the feeder. This was verified by dropping milkweed …

Oct 5, 2024 · When you aren’t hunting, do you leave the windows open or closed? Iv always kept mine closed when not there but it seems that would be a dead giveaway to a deer to know when you are …

Oct 27, 2009 · So the deer can and probably will see a youngen before he sees them, because the deer will be at eye level. And i cannot move the stand because of wind direction. Any ideas and details? …

Jul 28, 2025 · The wind determined which direction you walked in but in reality every deer around that 500 acre field and the adjacent fields knew you were somewhere in there.

Oct 4, 2011 · Not true at all--I use scent killer and don't pay the slightest attention to the wind. I have never spooked a downwind deer while using scent killer or scent away.

Nov 22, 2025 · Jim Thompson Live From The Tree Back on stand!!! I came back to the ladder I was in Sunday eve with the same basic wind direction and was covered up with deer. Only my 3rd sit here …

Nov 25, 2025 · It is possible though that multiple points of access can be very important if the only way in is where the predominant wind direction blows your scent throughout the property but personally …

Jul 29, 2023 · Be concious of the wind direction. Trail cams can help but on public land can disappear. Also where deer are now may not be where they will be come fall. Field dressing isn't hard to figure …

Sep 2, 2010 · This is actually my preferred method of hunting as I can hunt a spot that way with any wind direction and am not hampered by a permanent stand location. Movement of course is the thing …