RE: I've often wondered
"How many people methodically choose there stand's looking at the big picture? And how many pick a trail, creek crossing orbig rub atrandom and hope for the best? "
gri22ly....I really believe that many people talk a big game but really just hunt the big sign when it pops up. Myself included. I am getting better each year at putting the pieces of the puzzle together but I really believe I am several years off in terms of methodically choosing a stand location. I have really worked hard the last 3-4 years on one large piece of land, trying to learn it inside and out. I was very picky when I scouted this year but feel very good in about 5 of the stand sights I picked...and chose them based on the time of the year and what my objectives were going to be on that time. I guess there is a fine line between being a good buck hunter and a great buck hunter...I have not crossed that line yet. I don't know when/if I will.