vagobbln Posted October 17, 2005 Report Share Posted October 17, 2005 To me, it could actually work to your advantage. The downed trees could create "funnels" within your block of woods where its thick enough that the deer want to skirt around them instead of through them. I would think you'll find more deer bedding there too. I still-hunted to within feet of a bedded buck a couple of years ago. He was laying on the opposite side of a huge white oak that had blown down. I put my boot on the tree before he bolted. It was windy. Unfortunately, I didn't see him until it was too late. Scared the crap out of me when he lit out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master_Chief Posted October 17, 2005 Report Share Posted October 17, 2005 Re: HELP Hunting terrain has changed I agree with gobbln. I think that will work to your advantage. That should provide some awesome cover. I would look for new trails leading into/out of the blowdowns. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest generallee Posted October 17, 2005 Report Share Posted October 17, 2005 Re: HELP Hunting terrain has changed same thing happened to me....a freak ice storm hit and took down a good portion of my trees. It definatly didnt hurt deer movement by any means from what i could tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodOlMossyHorns Posted October 18, 2005 Report Share Posted October 18, 2005 Re: HELP Hunting terrain has changed [ QUOTE ] To me, it could actually work to your advantage. The downed trees could create "funnels" within your block of woods where its thick enough that the deer want to skirt around them instead of through them. I would think you'll find more deer bedding there too. I still-hunted to within feet of a bedded buck a couple of years ago. He was laying on the opposite side of a huge white oak that had blown down. I put my boot on the tree before he bolted. It was windy. Unfortunately, I didn't see him until it was too late. Scared the crap out of me when he lit out! [/ QUOTE ] I would have to agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted October 18, 2005 Report Share Posted October 18, 2005 Re: HELP Hunting terrain has changed Would also have to agree with gobblin. No doubt they will find more places to bed in the area too and the downed trees will create natural funnels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted October 18, 2005 Report Share Posted October 18, 2005 Re: HELP Hunting terrain has changed The bad news is that all of the past hunting experience and learning are out the window. You are basically starting over. Also, depending on how recent all this change came about, it may take a while for the deer to re-develop patterns and for trails to become established. We had a similar deal with a massive ice storm that caused me to practically throw 30 years worth of experience and 20 years worth of log book entries right out the window. Yes, these kinds of changes eventually turn out to be a benefit to the herd and the hunting, but I wouldn't look for any immediate benefits. Doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted October 18, 2005 Report Share Posted October 18, 2005 Re: HELP Hunting terrain has changed I agree with what the others have said. The good thing for your situation is when the leaves are off the trees you should be able to see across the entire wooded area from a well placed tree stand. That should allow you to see how the deer move through and around in the wooded area. Your observations should give you some pretty good choices for stand locations. Once you're clued in just reposition to cut them off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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