another topo example please

[backstraps]

I have read on here that during the rut when a buck is cruising, on straight lined ridges they prefer to "cut the corners"

Could someone post a topo pic of a straight lined ridge with markings showing how a cruiser may cut the corners?

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[dan]

I wouldn't say they cut corners on straight ridges... There are no corners to cut on straight ridges. They cut corners at jogs, around draws, some pass by points, some follow the contours around points, etc.

[dan]

RED DOT REPRESENTS HUNTING SPOT. Blue lines are deer trails for cruising bucks. The heads of the ravines are where all the trails come together.

[backstraps]

Okay I understand. When I re-read the post that mentioned straight lined ridges, I realized I misunderstood what the poster was speaking about. Thanks Dan

[Crazinamatese]

Question about the north wind on the map Dan. Im assuming the buck trail is on a leeward side (south slope) and he is scent checking the rising thermals. The north winds creates this 'wind tunnel' you guys talk about as it blows over the thermals. Right?

[dan]

Question about the north wind on the map Dan. Im assuming the buck trail is on a leeward side (south slope) and he is scent checking the rising thermals. The north winds creates this 'wind tunnel' you guys talk about as it blows over the thermals. Right?

Correct