because in the areas they hunt its usually a farm country. A lot of Iowa, Ill, WI, Kansas is like that, tree lines and small woods between fields that make deer funnels. If you can find these funnels they are great during the rut when the big boys are sniffing snapper and running amuck! these guys also know enough to stay out of the core bedding area that would be the thick stuff, of in some cases a corn field. It all depends on the surrounding area, every state is different, and within the state its different. The lack of pressure helps too as mentioned. If you are in a high pressure area watch the wind and get close to the core area to catch the bucks as they come out of the bedding area with a little light left. Get to far away from the core and the deer will be still coming after its dark.

Edited by - schmalts on 09/12/2002 21:15:50