How close to dwellings?
I have a good morning spot that's probably 200yds (350 yds from another) from a home .....and likely 120-150 yds from their dog lot. I have witnessed deer walk within 30 yds of the dog lot as they came back home from feeding in the morning.
I KNOW these people emit human scent into the air. I'm wondering .....with a terrible wind direction scheduled for the morning (OK, forecast)....should I go in there? How much does that extra human scent help me? Enough to take this chance?
My evening spot is similar.....only 150yds deeper into the woods.
These are the only two spots i hunt that are within 400yds of a home. theyr'e also two of my best spots. In MY SITUATION......would hugging the homes tighter be a GOOD idea, tomorrow? Would the deer simply take my added scent into stride the CLOSER I was to them?
Interested in your thoughts.
EDIT:
I guess it boils down to.....Can I use the homes to my advantage in a less than favorable (understatement) wind?