Big wide open hole, or small tiny hole?
#13
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Evans, GA
Posts: 152
RE: Big wide open hole, or small tiny hole?
I think concealment is more important than wide open lanes. I DO try to find trees that afford antural lanes whenever possible. I will trim small branches around my stand just to help stay quiet or make it easier to stand up and get off the shot. I think deer notice majopr changes so I try to keep it to a minimum.
#14
RE: Big wide open hole, or small tiny hole?
As a rule I don't cut lanes. I hunt thick stuff and you'll find it looks different from 30' up. To get the deer to stop use your scents. Also to get your scents in a direction without walking there, put some on a stick and toss it there.
#15
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Logan Ia USA
Posts: 678
RE: Big wide open hole, or small tiny hole?
I do cut lanes. Sometimes big sometimes small. Have never had a problem with it bothering the deer. I think it is more important to have the stand hid than a lane 20 to 30 yards from the stand, so I pay more attention to hiding the stand than how much I clear of a lane.
#16
RE: Big wide open hole, or small tiny hole?
As stated, I go with the all natural look. The less I cut the better but I always plan where they might come. Think ahead and I think what matters the most is the area you hunt. Is it thick, open or a combination of both. I think what you should look at is if you backround cover has you mixing in. Does it hide you or make you look like a whale in a bath tub.
#17
RE: Big wide open hole, or small tiny hole?
When hanging my stands i prefere to find a spot that has ample room to shoot if the oppertunity rises.I will trim very little.Yes I do prefere more open shooting lanes,I dont want to be limited if the big one shows up and I am looking through to many branches.
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