What do you think of this topo map and aerial shots
09-14-2004, 09:18 AM
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Nontypical Buck
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Location: Albany, NY
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What do you think of this topo map and aerial shots
So this whole area is mostly unposted, so I have access to hunt pretty muchg the whole thing. On the aerial, the areas in orange is areas that get hit HARD by other hunters, and the blue dot is where I think I am going to hike next week to check out. There have been several HUGE bucks killed in this spot over the last 10 years, including the largest buck killed in the state in 93'. It is some hard hiking there and some thick woods. The dark spots are all pines, and the lighter areas are hardwoods. Not many of the hardwoods are very mature though, mostly less than 50 year old hardwood trees.
What do you think of the spot I picked on this map? On the aerial it is the tiny blue spot in the middle of all the orange, on the topo, it is the area circled in red. I really like the clear break from hardwood to pines to the west of the blue spot I picked, plus all the pressure around it from other hunters. Any other areas you guys think I should look at on here?
What do you think of the spot I picked on this map? On the aerial it is the tiny blue spot in the middle of all the orange, on the topo, it is the area circled in red. I really like the clear break from hardwood to pines to the west of the blue spot I picked, plus all the pressure around it from other hunters. Any other areas you guys think I should look at on here?
09-14-2004, 09:41 AM
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Dominant Buck
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Ramsey , Indiana
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RE: What do you think of this topo map and aerial shots
The spot you highlighted does look promising ,
as does the edges of the ag land due NW of it if they're accessible . The orange army should funnel plenty of deer your way in either spot . That draw with the creek in it SE of the blue dot also looks tempting .
as does the edges of the ag land due NW of it if they're accessible . The orange army should funnel plenty of deer your way in either spot . That draw with the creek in it SE of the blue dot also looks tempting .
09-14-2004, 07:21 PM
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Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Ponce de Leon Florida USA
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RE: What do you think of this topo map and aerial shots
Just curious. Just because you don't see where a landowner put up a posted sign you assume you have free hunting rights to a parcel of land?
09-15-2004, 07:42 AM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: What do you think of this topo map and aerial shots
Pretty much. It also helps that I grew up just east of that parcel of land and all the landowners know me through my fathers business. And if there are no posted signs when that far into the woods, and I know whos land I access my spots from, typically in this area that is OK.
09-15-2004, 10:57 AM
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Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Cornwall, Pa.
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RE: What do you think of this topo map and aerial shots
Rick, Looks like a real good spot. On the topo map. I would set up on the left bulge on the red circle. Around the 2420 contour line. Looks like a good pressure point with a steeper area to the west. You are between the water source and good bedding area. Keep us posted on how you make out. It's great to see someone do their homework before the hunt. Hats off to you.
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