Scbasshunter Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 I have a blind and a climber I am setting up 2 weeks before opening of archery season (Aug. 15). Would it be better to setup on a soybean field or on a thick ditch bank? Also, which (blind or climber) would be best for either location? It will most likely be in the 90's if not 100. Is either location better for morning or evening hunts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 I don't think anybody could really answer that, I sure can't. Higher temps means sweating getting to a stand, therefore I like to be high up to get my scent off the ground as much as possible. Bean fields can be big, pays to glass over them I'm guessing to see where they come out in the evenings. Cut them off as they move back and forth from bedding to feeding areas and keep your scent and presence to a minimum. I'd get my stands set as soon as possible and leave them be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 And oh yeah, welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scbasshunter Posted August 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 I live 2 hours away from where I will be hunting so scouting is out of the question. Will the trails leading to the soybean field be obvious and easy to spot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scbasshunter Posted August 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 Also, will bucks come into the field before dark or is setting up in the woods connected to the field the best option? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 (edited) Get there a day before, find some good trails, whether they come out before dark depends on pressure. Early season you'll likely have good results catching them in the field. Bring some binocs, be ready to move your stand if you see the activity is somewhere else. Can't beat preseason scouting, but I have also on a few occasions hung stands and killed deer from them the same day. You should really get up there though 2 hours or not now and do your homework for best results opening day. Edited August 1, 2012 by redkneck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 i agree there's so much that goes into locating a stand or blind. we can't really say what's best for your situation, because we're not there. you're season is early enough that they will still be hitting the bean field in the evenings well before dark. setup on the edge of the field, downwind from where any of the deer will be (whether coming into the field or while eating in the field). basically, you're not in the best location to kill a deer, but it's a safe one not to get busted. bring binoculars like redkneck said and try to figure out what the deer are doing and come up with a plan/location from there. things to remember.... treestands are useless to be in if you don't have branches and foliage behind you for cover. also realize that if you can see the deer out in the field, the deer could see you. putting up a blind is like someone putting a chair in the middle of your livingroom to a deer. zip tie or stick brush/foliage on or around it, more so on the back and sides. the front should have windows opened enough so allow you to shoot and that's it. also clear the ground where you'll put it, down to dirt, to make it more quiet to hunt in. spray it down with scent neutralizing spray once all setup. also keep in mind that deer will see you in dark blind much better closer toward dusk and dawn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 Generally speaking, off the ground is better if you have the availability and the terrain permits. Evenings near or on field edges. Mornings back a bit further off the field edge. Generally speaking....There's no 100% rules when it comes to whitetails. IMHO--generally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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