Originally Posted by
UncleNorby
Where would they be able to go, if they had to avoid all places they have seen a human in the past?
Deer really aren't all that bright. They have highly developed senses and survival instincts. They pattern hunters as much as hunters pattern them. Deer will adjust their movements to avoid stand locations, if the stand is overhunted especially in a bad wind direction. Deer will not avoid an area because they saw a person there one time.
They don't see ya at night, see the pattern? They may not be very bright, but, they are a very patient species. I've learned hunting tactics are year round, I've always moved stands in March. I've always scouted per se, for the next year, during the season I'm currently hunting. Jumping deer in SEP does you NO good. You'll never know about the 20 or so nice ones that got away. I have 8 solid set ups and haven't had to make a single adjustment in several seasons. Less change and disturbance in their "living room" the better for you. Just sharing "my" experiences
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