Check ALL AROUND the perimeter for trails in and out of the field.

If there are deer bedding in, feeding in, or traveling through that area, they will have to leave evidence on the edge. In fact, the edge is probably a great place to ambush them. It's likely more open right there and you might be able to see them coming and be better prepared for a shot.

As JRED said, the best time for scouting new and/or dense areas is in the off-season. Go carefully, but if you spook 'em, so what? Now that the season is open (I'm assuming here since I can't tell where you're from until you join), your options will be limited. If you are in hilly terrain, maybe you can find some high ground overlooking the field and do some glassing with your binoculars without disturbing anything. Just an idea. Maybe this would at least give you a place to start.

As always, go quietly, slowly, and use the wind to your advantage by keeping it in your face as best you can. When you are IN the dense stuff, move as if you know there is a sharp-eared old buck within 20 yards.

Good luck!

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Keep 'em all in the Bull.

Edited by - Bulzeye on 10/10/2002 13:12:00