Singing Bridge wrote:GRFox wrote:This is a great thread. I am very warry/ reluctuant to hunt big woods. Its so different then the places I usually hunt so its very intimidating for me and tough for me to want to hike for 2 miles back and just hope deer are in that area that day. I think bedding in big woods is not at all consistant like it is in small parcel-high pressure areas. Deer have an abdorbanant amount of "safe" bedding and may not return to the same bedding areas all the time. Just too much chance involved, i scout big woods every year and never wind up going to any of them.
I am really going to try to get out in the backwoods this year and enjoy it!
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There is nothing easy about hunting the big woods- one of the most challenging environments for a deer hunter to be successful in. The work it takes makes the feeling of success "off the charts."
There are some great tactics discussed here, I recommend jumping in to the big woods game- it sounds like you are considering it. When reviewing these tactics for possible stand locations and looking at topo's and aerial's, as well as accessing your memory from previous scouting and such... factor in how hunting pressure will impact your stand site(s) and give it a go... you won't regret it.
Thanks SB. I have a few spots scouted for this year. I also plan on just throwing the stand and sticks on my back and going in blind based on topo and ariel scouting.