I have a little over 1/2 section to bow hunt this year that borders the WMA on three sides and some Cherokee land on on one. I'm more accustomed to hunting deer on the western half of the state and all theses ridges & deep ravines have me a little perplexed. I've hunted this place sporadically over the years, but this year will be my main spot.
I have a few feeders out, but I'll probably not hunt directly over them and try to catch deer traveling to/from. There's 5 small stock tanks scattered along the ridges that always have water. And a dry creek bed going across the entire property. I would guess the land is 60-70% cleared and completely wooded all around it. Plenty of grass too. I know I'll be battling more acorns than in used to as well. There's a dozen or so mature, producing walnut trees too. Feeders may be pointless.
Should I concentrate on the field edges, ridges, or draws? How should I play the wind? It seems to constantly swirl with all of the terrain variation. I know they bed and travel along the hill sides in the timber. It makes it very hard to get to a stand.
Any tips/tricks to this part of the state? I appreciate any help!
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I have a few feeders out, but I'll probably not hunt directly over them and try to catch deer traveling to/from. There's 5 small stock tanks scattered along the ridges that always have water. And a dry creek bed going across the entire property. I would guess the land is 60-70% cleared and completely wooded all around it. Plenty of grass too. I know I'll be battling more acorns than in used to as well. There's a dozen or so mature, producing walnut trees too. Feeders may be pointless.
Should I concentrate on the field edges, ridges, or draws? How should I play the wind? It seems to constantly swirl with all of the terrain variation. I know they bed and travel along the hill sides in the timber. It makes it very hard to get to a stand.
Any tips/tricks to this part of the state? I appreciate any help!
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