Open-country deer bedding areas are tougher to find than you might think — especially for mule deer. Mark Kayser offers some great tips for spotting bedded deer in the wide-open country.
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Public Land Hunting: Big Rubs, New Goals, Scouting Buck Beds
What are some of your public land hunting goals for the upcoming year? This is a question that came up a few times during conversations with buddies this winter, while we reminisced about past seasons — the successes and the ones that got away. As the storytelling and conversations continued, everything turned to what we’re looking forward to trying this coming season.
How to Create Hinge-Cut Deer Bedding Areas
Hinge-cutting trees is a great way to improve your deer habitat by simultaneously creating protective bedding cover and more available browse. There are many variables to account for, so here are some tips for safe and effective hinge-cutting.
Find More Shed Deer Antlers: Bedding Areas
There’s still plenty of time to search for deer antlers this spring before the heat, green and bugs of summer take over and you’d rather be sitting on a beach or in a boat than hiking through the woods. As you hunt the woods for sheds and scout along the way, remember to focus most of your efforts in key areas so you don’t waste precious time in less-productive spots. Bedding areas need to be one of the top spots to check out, since deer spend a large majority of their time bedded during the winter – especially in colder climates. Here are a few tips to keep in mind when hunting for those dropped deer antlers.