Stand Placement.....
 

Hi guys,

This is gonna be my first year deer hunting and in the last 8 months I have done A LOT of reading on whitetail hunting. But I think that advice from veteran hunters is better than any book. My grandfather owns 100 acres of property and I'll be hunting on it this season. I just picked up a ladder stand and went out to scout but I can find any footprints or droppings. I know there are deer there because my uncle says he sees them every time he goes to check on his garden there. There is a man made path going through the forest and I believe deer are using this route to get into the garden, where they are often seen browsing. My question is where should I start looking and what should I look for to find a good place to set up my stand . I will be hunting with a bow. Any help is greatly apprieciated.

Thanks,
Mike

RE: Stand Placement.....
 

I would walk the field edge around the garden area. That thick brush looks like a perfect place for the deer to hold up until they feel comfortable enough to hit the garden area. There has to be some trails there somewhere.

RE: Stand Placement.....
 

Keep looking for signs of deer trust me you'll find them. Find a trail that leads from the bedding area to their feeding area. Set up a little off of that trail, far enough away from the bedding area so you dont run the deer out of that area. Find a nice pine tree and WAIT! Stay in the stand fora while. Good luck.