I went out yesterday to do a little post rut scouting in the fresh snow and there are ZERO tracks where there were hundreds just two weeks ago.

The deer are now staying right in the bedding area they have choosen of thickets.

I circled the whole area and it doesn't look like they are leaving that area very much. There are almost no tracks coming or going but I saw the deer in there.

So what is the next step? Wait on the edge? Take the shotgun and try to move through the thick brush?

Thanks

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GeoffM24

If you know the bedding area to be a primary bedding area, stay out!

A primary bedding area is chosen for it's security and escape features and close access to food and feeding areas. If it is a primary bedding area and you do not enter or overly disturb it, you will be able to pattern the deer's movements on a more consistent basis. Also, you will have a known area to look for a wounded deer should you lose the trail.

They'll soon come out. Set up somewhere between the bedding area and a known food source

There should be more tracks to see after 24 or 48 hours.

Keep 'em all in the Bull.