Is hunting next to a high fence bad place

[Davidrubio]

Hello

I’m an acquiring a small place in menard co. It’s only 25 acres lots of cover and has two running windmills and a small pond.

Only problem or maybe not this where I need your help.

On the back of the property there’s a big ranch that has high fence. Does anyone has any experience in this situation? I know every place will be different and might be hard to know but what do you think?

[Mudslinger]

Bolt cutters? Just kidding. Animals in a HF will ocassionally get out. Might want some pics or inside info on people that have been on this place before you.

[30-30]

Just one side is high-fenced? Get on google earth and scope out the surrounding properties/woods/creeks. Look for likely travel routes for the deer onto and out of your potential place.

[Davidrubio]

30-30 yes only on the back side of the place I’m buying the high fence runs for at least a mile

[fireman0684]

I used to have a blind with a high fence directly behind it. Keeps the deer from coming in down wind for sure. I had good luck, but there was a low spot the deer traveled right there

[Killer]

Won't be any deer traveling from or to that direction but like someone else said a high fence can make a pinch point, but it doesn't sound like it will be on your place.

[easeup]

you could be cut out if other owners fence up or the large ranch annexes adjacent properties.

[brokeno]

Battery acid

[N.DaWoods]

We have a corner of a high fence place that borders our property. Funnels the native deer into our property, especially during the rut.

[M16]

It's hard to say. Deer usually stay a short distance away from high fences. During the rut can be an exception. How big are the properties next door to you? Any creeks or draws on your place?

[Randell]

Sounds like a good funnel.

[JES]

I’ve seen quite a few deer run along a high fence on the outside of it. I think you’ll be alright.

[DUKFVR]

How big are your neighbors on the other 3 sides? Could be the high fence was put up because of the hunting pressure on your side. If all your neighbors are small places, I would be wary of that. A lot of small places usually mean lots of pressure & low deer numbers. If not, shouldn't hurt you.

[be12hunt]

Without knowing more exact details, I would say it will be more negative than positive.

[buzzbait]

There is a high fence on my north property line. My boys still kill good bucks every year. Colorado County. 15 acres


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