New set up question

[solocam_aggie]

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?

[AgHntr10]

If you could get away with a well brushed ground blind I think you would be better. Also I probably wouldn't put a feeder in there.

[flywise]

I would not set up a 6x6 stand and a feeder
I might make a natural ground blind and hand corn.

[HighwayHunter]

Natural ground blind or a lock on stand. Hand corn only


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[kd350]

I would not set up a 6x6 stand and a feeder
I might make a natural ground blind and hand corn.

Natural ground blind or a lock on stand. Hand corn only


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This. If hand corn is feasible

[kyleseipp]

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.

[bowmansdad]

I 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?

[hunter68]

I 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?

I agree with this.....I would set-up a stand and hunt a trail away from bedding area. In a bedding area it’s best to not be intrusive at all or they will leave. Sounds like a great area. Good luck!!

[solocam_aggie]

I 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?

This 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 too, 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.

[Russ79]

I would set the cameras up and leave for a week or two before hand corning. Season is over so see what kind of natural movement the cameras show then try corning the area and see what kind of difference it makes.

[bowaddict40]

This 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.