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Old 02-10-2002 | 09:26 AM
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edge
 
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From: saginaw mi USA
Default RE: Something to chew on..

Hey guys, guess I found out who the real hunters are! Ha! Sorry for not posting earlier. I probably won't be able to post a picture till next weekend, so heres some more variables to consider. (I'll list a varible then underneath list more factors about each variable)

1. HEDGEROW IS ABOUT 20FT WIDE
- westside of hedgerow is owned by another farmer. Last year there was a gun hunter in that same spot you were talkin about Wolfen,(covers both corners) didnt hear any shootin in that area, hope he doesnt bow hunt. first year Ive seen any kind of deer hunter in this area.
2. THE AREA IS NOT FENCED IN.
over the years have seen many deer run to cover on other property.
3. THE SWAMP IS FILLED WITH LARGE POCKETS OF WATER 3 TO 4 FT DEEP.
the year it was dry we had a long drought.
I did notice deer going from the east to northwest through the middle of the swamp.
4. SWAMP IS SHAPED SORT OF ROUND WITH TWO FINGERS OR POINTS, ONE ON THE EAST SIDE AND ONE ON THE WEST.
on the south side of the east point there is a section of small 8 to 10" trees, many heavily rubbed over the years.(rubs face field edge)
5. THE 2 OAKS ARE AWESOME OLD TREES.
one sits almost in the corner of the southend of the point and east side,the other sits 20 to 30 yds south of that. there is a trail that runs on a diagonal sw to ne between them.(from swamp to field or vice versa)Oaks seem to big to wrap a stand around, lowest limbs 15 to 20 ft high. if i could get up on the limbs would be ideal,mossyoak breakup would blend in great.but I dont know if I could stand all day in them. permanent stand is out of the question I dont want to tip off fellow hunters of my setup.
6. WHEN CROPS ARE HARVESTED FERTILE AREA TURNS INTO A DESERT. AT THIS TIME DEER SIGHTINGS GO DOWN,HUNTING PRESSURE GOES UP.
the area literally turns from a sea of cover(corn) to nothing but dirt.the swamp not so much but the other woodlot my partner& buddie hunt. its pretty obvious that they go nocturnal lots of fresh tracks but no sightings. Thats why I'm focusing on the eastside of swamp its totally overlooked by hunters in my party. I guess its hard to get at because there isnt a two track that runs along the edge allowing them easy access like other areas on the property.

I'm going go look for some sheds.(at a different place) I'll check back tonight. Thanks for your replies. Oh and Siskiyou, you bring up a good point Ill have to mull it over.
Main factors to consider:
Not to tip off other hunters or the elusive whitetail!
Thanks again guys for all your help!
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