RE: Where do you start looking for deer
Assuming you have ground to hunt there and hoping that it has some timber on it, I know it probably is not a big tract of timber. At least our ground in N KS has no large timber, nor from my travels accross N. Ks is there any. Look at the edges of the timber for tracks in the field and trails leading into it. Also if there is a crreek with water in it, walk the creek and see where they are crossing the most. Look for spots where several trails may cross. Aerials work great and we use them everyday in my business. They will show you the funnel areas of the timber where you can concentrate your efforts or at least give you a starting point. The deer generally always will use the timber for cover to travel and the spots where the timber is the most narrow is generally a good spot for a stand. If you walk the trails, always be on the lookout for old scrapes or rubs. On a crop field, if there is a low spot at the backside near the timber is also generally a good spot. Because it is out of site from nearby roads and the deer feel more secure.