RE: Self-Made Deer Trails
 

Yep, I see at least one of these posts every year and totally concur. Whenever I blaze a trail through one of my hunting areas in the off season the deer always seem to start using it by the time the season rolls in. Only exception is when there is heavy human use of the same trail. Other hunters like to benefit from my hard work. ;)

RE: Self-Made Deer Trails
 

the path i made to my stand is now a deer trail

RE: Self-Made Deer Trails
 

Exactly.

Deer like the path of least resistance. I cut a trail through some super thick brush once and it became the main runway through that area.

RE: Self-Made Deer Trails
 

This doesn't suprise me. Deer aren't being lazy by taking the easiest trail, they're being smart. They save energy, their scent gets mixed in with all the other animals, the trampled trail is usually the quietest area to walk, and they get less burs and weed seeds stuck in their fur. When scouting I usually look to find the easiest way for a deer to travel between point A and B that keeps them in cover.

RE: Self-Made Deer Trails
 

you are all right..deer get tired too!!!I would wear rubber boots to kill scent. You didnt say how big those bucks were??? did they smell your feet?????? How many you killin ,or are ya just lookin?? Im from missouri...you gotta show me sumphin