RE: Deer Stand Placement
I would definitely check out that river bottom. I noticed under your name it says Florida, is that where your lease is? If so keep in mind that early archery(if you plan to bowhunt)and being that far south will definitely equal higher temperatures and water will likely have some extra "drawing power" for the deer. If there is a stand you can sit onwithin that bottomthat is also nearsome good cover and not too far from one of the fields it could be a great place to sit all day and maybe catch one going for some mid day water. Check out the aerial photos like others mentioned and look for pinch points, funnels, transition zones, inside corners, etc. A lot of times river beds and creek bottoms can form some good pinch points and funnels that may not be as obvious as others. Walk the river bed looking for obvious crossings or shallows. Basically just scout it and always take note of predominant wind direction and entry and exit routes to stands.