August Stand Prep: Hanging Sets Without Educating Deer

August Stand Prep: Hanging Sets Without Educating Deer

Creeks and waterways are ideal for stealthy entry and exits to your stands — use them religiously! August is the time to get your house in order, but there's a fine line between preparing a stand site and educating every deer in the area. A lot of hunters ruin good spots before season ever opens simply by over-trimming, over-checking, or walking in and out like nobody's watching. Mature bucks notice change fast, and if your setup looks like the power company came through, you've probably done too much. The goal is simple: do just enough and no more. Trim only...

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