Hello everyone.... I've been reading this message board for quite a few months and decided to finally participate. I bowhunt in northern Wisconsin so I have many opportunities to scout in the winter with the help of the snow. I've read countless times about how you should place your stand between bedding and feeding areas. The problem is that I've never been able to distinguish "bedding areas." I've seen deer come from many different directions but have never actually seen any bedded down. I know I've seen spots where deer have layed down in the snow but I've never taken the time to fully investigate our land for more of these spots. Do you think it's worthwhile to do this in the winter? Will these spots be the same areas they bed down in during the summer? One of the reasons I ask is that I've had very poor luck hunting in the morning.. which is supposed to be a very successful time. I only seem to see deer in the evening no matter if I'm on a field edge or in the middle of the words. Any suggestions/ideas are appreciated. Thanks.

Northern Badger