Did some scouting this weekend on one of my leases to find a place for a new set up towards the front of the property. I ended up stumbling upon a dream spot. In a small area there were 3 rubs, 3 scrapes, and several heavy trails cutting through the brush. There were also what looks to be bedding areas right close. I can set up a new elevated bow blind and have natural shooting lanes in three directions. Plus, its about the only area I could set up in and have shooting lanes without considerable clearing due to the denseness of the brush in the entire area. Would you guys feel comfortable moving in and setting up a feeder and 6x6 bow blind right in the middle of it all, or would you pull back a bit and give up the perfect bow spot to get some distance as to not disturb this prime area?
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Originally posted by flywise View PostI would not set up a 6x6 stand and a feeder
I might make a natural ground blind and hand corn.Originally posted by HighwayHunter View PostNatural ground blind or a lock on stand. Hand corn only
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My personal preference has always been ‘low impact’. If you can access it with little to no worry and have a good setup over solid trails and sign as you describe, it might be that great 1 off stand away from feeders in the staging/bedding area that could really produce with some rattling horns or good patience.
Sounds like a great opportunity.
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Originally posted by bowmansdad View PostI would put out a couple of TC’s and get a feel for activity in the area. Move them around and let that decide where to put your stand or stands. I’m not a big fan of moving into the bedding areas and setting up, find ambush points/ travel corridors and set up there. How’s Emmett doing?
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Originally posted by bowmansdad View PostI would put out a couple of TC’s and get a feel for activity in the area. Move them around and let that decide where to put your stand or stands. I’m not a big fan of moving into the bedding areas and setting up, find ambush points/ travel corridors and set up there. How’s Emmett doing?
Emmett is doing just great! I need to update his thread.
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Originally posted by solocam_aggie View PostThis is actually the plan for this weekend. Im going to place 3 trail cams in the area with hand corn at each to try and get an idea of movement. Its giving me heart burn moving in so close, but my options are somewhat limited in the area. I still have time to scout the area, so Ill be looking for alternative areas to set up.
Emmett is doing just great! I need to update his thread.
I think this is your answer on whether you should be that close or not. Is there any opportunity to sit back in the evening/morning times and watch their travels with binos or a spotting scope? I would try to watch both sides and see how their travel pattern is. Then make a plan. You may find a great spot where they enter/exit.
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