Am I doing something wrong?

[Coach W]

Those black x's are "inside corners" deer love them. I hunt them a lot. They feel safe coming out there because they can bolt back to safety in the thicket real quick.

I'd place two feeders one on each black x... Right up close (within yards of the cover) then id set up blinds on the lower x id set my stand up to the north and the upper x id set my stand up to the south. I wouldn't walk through the thick stuff just walk up to the black x's and hunt.

If the wind was bad for one stand it would be great for the other. Hunt the wind, walk in with the wind in your face, DO NOT WALK THROUGH THICK STUFF TO GET TO YOUR BLIND, and I bet you start seeing deer.

That middle thicket should be your sanctuary, deer love it there so stay out of it, just hunt the edges of it.

[Coach W]

Green circles are inside corners... Just looking at your place Id scout these circles for sign and hunt the 2 most active ones.

Staying out of the sanctuary.

[Txfirerescue]

Subscribing...same shoes.

[Ruark]

Yeah, something's spooking them. Sight, smell, sound, or some combination. Could be your truck's noisy, or your headlights panning across the landscape when you park. Or maybe you're slamming the truck door.

As far as moving, I think some good points have been made here. Thing is, that might be an issue this late in the season, if they're already accustomed to the feeder being there. Might be worth a try, but I don't know.

Don't clear your throat, cough, or scrape your boots. These sounds will scare the snot out of any deer that hears them. Does your wrist strap use velcro? Watch out, that BRRAAATTTT sound carries a long way.

Be sure you wear clean, dry socks. Stinky boots and feet are a no-no.

When you finally get in the stand, don't move. They might be just flat seeing you. Even if you're NOT moving, they might be seeing you. Deer have eyes like binoculars.

Good luck!

[TxSpinner]

Update*

I've moved my stand to the top black x to catch them coming from the field to the north. I also have set up another stand where the black arrow is. I put it 20ft up a pecan tree that way I can see where they cross 1. at the black x and 2. at the purple x where there is a downed fence with lots of deer sign. I'm in between and right on the edge of the cover so no romping through woods. I've put out a few mineral blocks near these points with some hand corn so that my cams can get some pics and times they come and go. I appreciate all the advice from the GS.

[Coach W]

Where do you walk in from? Acces to the area is also critical...

[TxSpinner]

Where do you walk in from? Acces to the area is also critical...

If you look to the left of the map you will see a small pond. Before that is the old farm house. WAYYYYY before that is a super long driveway and gate where I park my truck. I walk in a little north of that pond headed straight towards the other pond then angle down.I never touch the woods except to get to my stand which is right on the edge of the cover.

[Coach W]

Have you hunted the pond you pass on your way in? Water is key around here... Not sure about where you are from. They could be bedding in that tall grass between the pond and your old spot.

[TxSpinner]

I have been told they come up close to the old farm house but not for water. There are several small ponds around the farm, on and off the property, and the creek is usually holding water.

[55jake]

It could be worse. You could almost step on a hog about 50 yds from from your stand in the dark and crap your pants like I did this morning.

[Woody ETex]

I believe that it's too late to move your stand... You picked the spot you set up at for some reason, trust what you chose. If you want to try another site you may get away with a climbing stand if you trim your trees during the next rain storm. Other than that you risk running them off till late season and they get desperate for food at your feeder. Right now it's a craps shoot anyways. The acorns are starting to fall and the temperature is just starting to change. They're running everywhere looking for proteins and sugars gearing up for the rut. Really no rhyme or reason patterns, so don't get all caught up in the crazy second guessing we all have done and screw up what you have already developed.

[8pointer]

I believe that it's too late to move your stand... You picked the spot you set up at for some reason, trust what you chose. If you want to try another site you may get away with a climbing stand if you trim your trees during the next rain storm. Other than that you risk running them off till late season and they get desperate for food at your feeder. Right now it's a craps shoot anyways. The acorns are starting to fall and the temperature is just starting to change. They're running everywhere looking for proteins and sugars gearing up for the rut. Really no rhyme or reason patterns, so don't get all caught up in the crazy second guessing we all have done and screw up what you have already developed.

Too late????? It's the second week of bow season!!!!

[Woody ETex]

My thoughts and experience are stands in place by harvest moon. Gives ten days to settle in as a surrounding fixture and ready to use on opening day. Mature bucks are extremely aware of subtle changes in their environment and spook easily. Spooked deer will run away for almost anything.

[TxSpinner]

I believe that it's too late to move your stand... You picked the spot you set up at for some reason, trust what you chose. If you want to try another site you may get away with a climbing stand if you trim your trees during the next rain storm. Other than that you risk running them off till late season and they get desperate for food at your feeder. Right now it's a craps shoot anyways. The acorns are starting to fall and the temperature is just starting to change. They're running everywhere looking for proteins and sugars gearing up for the rut. Really no rhyme or reason patterns, so don't get all caught up in the crazy second guessing we all have done and screw up what you have already developed.

Well at this point I've got nothing to lose except for time so I'm going with my gut and moving to their crossroads. It's a simple hangon stand with plenty of cover. And with a wind constantly out of the south I have no choice but to move north of their bedding.

[Coach W]

You set in it yet?