Are there any special strategies for hunting water sources?
Filed under: Hunting Tactics
We have a very small pond on our property that is nearly dried up, but it does keep enough water in it to be used by the deer population. The reason I know is there are countless prints going to the water.
What should be my strategy for hunting around that pond? There is great cover, great trees for hanging a stand, and great bedding areas nearby.
Are there any special considerations I should make for hunting above this water source?
Jason,
Thank you for sharing the kind words!
Deer tend to be very alert when approaching food or water sources. If water is a limited resource where you hunt then this may be a great stand location! I always consider how I approach, hunt, and exit areas of limited resources so I don’t alert deer. I don’t want them associating the area with danger. This may mean having multiple stands/blinds near the pond so it can be hunted during multiple wind directions. If the conditions aren’t favorable I’d hunt somewhere else so I don’t risk alerting deer!
If water isn’t a limited resource in that area you might consider having some alternate stand locations to hunt based on food and/or cover resources.
Enjoy creation,
grant
November 16, 2015
