Jeff, I appreciate your response and replies, but at 40 years old I have many years of hunting successfully. I appreciate the input, but try and not belittle me by insinuating that Im out there walking with steel tip boots with a chainsaw clearing a road to my stands.
I did nothing of the sort (I insinuated nothing you mention. Stick to what I DID say). I pointed out that you KEEP coming in here and telling us how you KEEP going in there, and how I and others think that's a BAD IDEA.
WHY? If you've hunted the property for years.....and you've been hunting for many years.....don't you KNOW where the deer are and where they'll be? I'm giving you the benefit of the doubt....not "belittling" you.
At least I have until the 4th of October, but if I recall wasnt it you that just bought a new Lone Wolf and used it to glass your area one or more mornings?
About 2 weeks ago I had this thought. A bad wind and better judgement told me NOT to go in there. I'll still scout it....but it'll be in-season with a bow in my hand. I'd suggest you do the same.
I could have sworn you posted about going in and pulling your camera cards at the first drop of rain, just a few days ago.
Right you are! I went in there when the rain was falling......at 3:30 in the afternoon......and cut a shooting lane.....2 weeks ago, yesterday (3 weeks before I knew I could ever sit in that stand). My scent was gone before the deer came out to feed THAT NIGHT.
I do appreciate every tip I can get, and appreciate the fact that you are trying to help, but my point of the thread was concerning a deer's memory to things like seeing me climbing a tree. Thank you for your input, but to throw questions of my common sense and hunting skills I will overlook.
You went in at prime time to check a stand. If my questioning this tactic insults your common sense.....I'd have you explain why it isn't common sense NOT to do this.
I was/a trying to help you....but I see now how that's received and it won't be offered, again.. You won't listen to common sense. That's been established.
Good luck.