Thanks, guys.
I realize I messed something up in my post, though, so I will edit it.
The big question: would you be on the bench or above it? As I say, you're forced to do one or the other.
I mostly still hunt and the situation you describe is one I am always looking for. Wind and scent control is important.
I do some stillhunting, so I'm ok as far as technique and knowing how. Your thoughts are mine as far as situation. This spot looks really, really, prime with the right wind.
Take binoculars and USE them. Especially if you're above the bench looking down into the brush.
I'm about to go purchase a new set--The board's convinced me of that on some earlier posts. I have a pair that will work for the moment, if the Black Friday madness prevents it.
Mr. Herman told me to look for "what ain't tree"....If you have never tried this approach, give it a shot. It works for me.
An excellent tip. I hadn't thought of it in those terms, but it makes perfect sense.
And they first time you shoot a deer in it's bed, or just standing up from it's bed you'll be thrilled. I practice these skills while squirrel hunting, they don't require you to be as sneaky, or careful about the wind, but I still treat it as if I'm after deer.
I stillhunt squirrels myself, and for the same reasons. If you're screwing up with squirrels, you'll surely blow it with deer. Plus, squirrels live in deer country and it's a good way to find hunting spots.
Spotting a buck in its bed would be the highlight of my hunting season. I've not done that. That's why I want those binocs.