RE: wind question
wind direction can greatly be greatly influenced by terrain in a specific area. Compared to those who hunt hill country or mountainous settings generally provide a disadvantage. Wind behavior can be pretty tough to predict when it swirls and rebounds off hillsides. However, there are some general concepts that once understood will help to balance everything out. For begginners and veterans alike, it is a good idea to hunt as high as possible in a hilly setting. Hilltop field funnels, ridgeline points and saddles offer great places to hunt, not only becuz the features tend to funnel or concentrate deer movement but also becuz the wind direction stays more consistent in those areas relative to valleys oer lower elevations. At least this is what i have found, and it seems to help on those windy days.