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Choose a Stand for Successful Whitetail Hunting

The best way to bag a trophy is to ensure you see plenty of deer. And the best way to see as many deer as possible is to find a stand, sit there quietly and wait. Nature gave the whitetail deer exceptional vision, but their sight is more geared toward picking up motion than noticing stationery objects. So sitting still, especially when the wind is in your favor, pays dividends.

Choosing a stand can be tricky, especially in areas where the hunt pressure is high. Look for an area where there’s evidence of deer activity, a trail between known food sources and bedding areas, for example. Other good locations for a whitetail hunt stand are at natural funnels in the terrain, where the movement of animals are restricted for one reason or another. Similarly, placing a hunt stand a bit further out than the average Joe is willing to trek is a great way to bag a whitetail when the hunt pressure is at it’s highest.

Avoid placing a hunt stand near fresh scrapes - most whitetail deer do not revisit these and you could find yourself waiting a long time for nothing. Another word of caution - if you are in your stand for more than eight hours, be sure you’re masking your scent effectively.

In short, if you choose your stand carefully and just be patient, that perfect whitetail is bound to cross your sights.

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