Take an oxbow for example. A buck can lay there and KNOW he is safe if he hears something walking on the opposite side of the river. If he hears it crossing, he knows it might be time to get the heck out of dodge. If there's danger on the same side of the river, as long as it doesn't head down that oxbow toward him, he'll hang tight.
Big bucks don't like to lay in places where they don't know which direction danger will come from. Laying on a point, no matter the terrain, helps them know when they're safe and when it's time to flee.
Imagine playing tag in the dark (and you can't hear well). Are you going to feel safe in a place where the "seeker" could approach you silently from any direction? You would have to be vigilant around you 360 degrees. Sounds stressful. Now imagine hiding where you know they can't get to you without you hearing them, aside from ONE direction which has your constant attention. I know which position I'd rather be in!
When you're out scouting pay close attention to points. It could even be a CRP field with a big patch of tumbleweed (very crackly) with a point of grass jutting in to it. I also see bedding on points sticking into ag fields, especially standing corn. Moral of the story, it doesn't really matter what type of terrain you're in... Points mean structure and safety to a deer.
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