Onemanwolphpack wrote:Doesn't matter which predator is after them. They'll find the most secure bedding that keeps them out. Think water for an osbtacle. Then maybe elevations with long ranges of sight, in all directions.
That is the line of thinking I've followed. Its tough because I have "too many" bedding options, with nothing but woods and tamarack swamps for miles. I've found beds in all the spots I've learned to look for on the beast. Benches, islands, bowls, points, all of them. Just not a high enough deer density for all of them to be used.[/quote]
Haven't been up north for quite a few years. Not since learning Beast tactics. Early season bed hunting at times seems like it would be an effort in futility. I think it would get easier once the pre-rut starts. Then concentrating on beds near doe bedding or hunting travel routes between doe bedding. Often easier to find the does or at least fresh doe sign.
In another thread about northwoods hunting I mentioned about finding diversity. The Hunting Public guys emphasis this alot. The better the diversity, the more likely you'll find the deer. Add that with the inclusion of great security cover. Should help pinpoint some areas to at least start from. Definitely alot of work involved though.
Good luck, keep us posted!