Deer Property Setup

I know this is probably an open ended topic. But i just aquired this new piece of property this year. I havent had an opportunity to bow hunt or put out cameras. however on saturday i put up some stands and did a bit of scouting. The red on the photo is where my stands are. the yellow is what i can tell are fairly well used deer trails. the blue is what i believe to be bedding areas and the brown is some small fresh scrapes. there are groups of hunters to the north and south of the property.

the property was soy beans and is now planted in winter wheat that is about 3-4 inches high.

i know it can take a few years and alot of time to learn a property but i am lacking that this year. i will be hunting this for the controlled hunt the first week of november and possibly will have time to bow hunt until the end of the season.

let me know what you all think of my setup

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Are you far enough away from property lines so you have room after it’s shot?
Otherwise looks ok.

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Originally Posted by cujo_fann

I know this is probably an open ended topic. But i just aquired this new piece of property this year. I havent had an opportunity to bow hunt or put out cameras. however on saturday i put up some stands and did a bit of scouting. The red on the photo is where my stands are. the yellow is what i can tell are fairly well used deer trails. the blue is what i believe to be bedding areas and the brown is some small fresh scrapes. there are groups of hunters to the north and south of the property.

the property was soy beans and is now planted in winter wheat that is about 3-4 inches high.

i know it can take a few years and alot of time to learn a property but i am lacking that this year. i will be hunting this for the controlled hunt the first week of november and possibly will have time to bow hunt until the end of the season.

let me know what you all think of my setup

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When giving us that info - you missed the most critical element - how do you plan to get to your stands. I have concerns about the standing near the bedding area.

A little surprised there is not a trail through the necked-in area between treed areas North of the Southern stand dot but trails to either side suggest nighttime usage since they are more in the open. What are your planned entry/exit route(s) to/from the stands and whether AM or PM sits? Stand locations look good to start with, good luck.

if it were me and i only had this pic to go off of i would put myself on the south side in a spot where those 2 bush lines open up. just north west of the southern red dot you got there.
you using shotgun or rifle?

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Originally Posted by canthitathing

A little surprised there is not a trail through the necked-in area between treed areas North of the Southern stand dot but trails to either side suggest nighttime usage since they are more in the open. What are your planned entry/exit route(s) to/from the stands and whether AM or PM sits? Stand locations look good to start with, good luck.

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I noticed that as well - it's the obvious place for the travel corridor, but without being on the ground - it's hard to say why it isn't the main trail.

Often, the wind will dictate where to set up so it’s a good idea to have contingencies. Points, inside field corners, and the narrows are obvious locations. Also the transition between the standing timber and bedding areas would be worth checking out… you may have to cut a trail to get in there quietly.

Good luck!

Property looks awesome. Just kinda tricky if you don't have an East wind

With tree protectors, plant:

Apple trees with a cross polinating crab apple
Acorn seeds (white oak varieties are best but a few red would be good for late season food source)
Sweet chestnut seeds (NOT horsechestnut as these are toxic)

Yes, chestnuts and oaks take 15-20 years to come to fruiting age but its a good feeling to know you are putting back what you take.

Based on where the dot is, I think you will get busted with the west wind. I would move it over to the right side of that intersection to take advantage of that west wind we normally get.
Good luck

Find the pinch points and you will notch a tag! :)

both your red dots like others have said are not good for any kind of west wind. for controlled hunt, I'd be sitting in the narrow between the 2 bushes sort of looks like an hour glass. can we assume you are accessing from the buildings on the west side. can you walk across the field or do you have to follow the fence line. again west wind not your friend.