Is it generally a bad idea to cross a field during the early a.m.?
I have never hunted a place with a field before. Depending on the wind, I may be hunting a spot clear across the farm. The most direct way to get there is to cut the field. However, the field is bordered by trees all the way around, either the forest edge or a fenceline.
Is it better to walk the perimeter and stay close to the trees (for cover) or is it okay to cut the field slowly? Walking the perimeter will at least triple the amount of distance I have to cover, so I'm not sure which is riskier (and no, I am not asking this because I'm trying to be lazy). If I walk the perimeter, I feel like I'm leaving behind more scent, and increasing my possible exposure to deer 3 times over. If I cut the field, I'm afraid they could see me in the open.
Thoughts?