Do deer avoid permanent stands?

A recent study showed that permanent stands that have been hung in a tree and left there for years can quickly destroy a great hunting spot. “Studies have shown deer will go 60-100 yards out of their way to avoid treestands when they know they are there” Winand said.

Do deer avoid treestands?

Some recent research on whitetail movements suggests that bucks learn where your treestands are located and even more importantly, they tend to avoid those areas.

Do treestands spook deer?

Placement of your stand is also important. If you put it right on the food plot edge or near a bait site (where legal), you might spook deer as you enter it. Or if you place that stand near a food plot and use it when the wind is wrong, deer will be impacted. Having a deer blow at you once is not a major issue.

How long will deer avoid an area?

Hunt a stand one time and, on average, bucks will avoid it for three days. Bucks also changed their behavior relative to food plot use in the stand area. At the onset of hunting season, bucks visited the food plots one of every three times the stand was hunted during legal shooting hours.

Do deer avoid ladder stands?

Despite a few ladder-stand-haters, the majority of the hunting community is of the opinion: no, deer do not notice ladder stands. Or rather, deer do notice ladder stands, but they don't really care. Far more important things to consider include reducing noise, not getting seen and not getting winded.

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How long does it take for deer to get used to a tree stand?

I think it depends on a few factors, but on average I would say 2 weeks. I have a few over food plots that deer seemed to be used to in a week, but most of those deer were younger deer.

When should I leave the deer stand?

The best option when deer are around you after shooting light or when you need to get out of your stand is to wait them out. Staying in your stand until they have moved on will keep them from realizing you are there and potentially blowing your hunting spot in the future.

Why have deer stopped coming to my stand?

Three major reasons stands go dry are: your approach allows deer to smell or hear you entering and leaving; the stand is hunted too much; and the stand is hunted when the wind conditions are not the best. Let's take a look at some data related to the idea that a stand can be overhunted.

Can you hunt a stand too much?

It's called stand burnout. It's a nasty thing. And it can happen to you if you aren't careful, even meticulous, when it comes to hunting your stand locations. Stand burnout happens when a given stand receives too much pressure.

Do deer usually stay in the same area?

Some deer do stay within a few miles of where they were born and others move many miles. There are several factors that determine if and how far a deer disperses from its place of birth. Male fawns are usually forced to disperse from their mother's home range.

Do deer see Treestands?

More often than not, a deer will smell you before seeing or hearing you when you're in the tree stand. One of the most tried and true hunting tips is to play the wind when you hunt. If you're always downwind, they can't smell you.

Do deer leave a scent when spooked?

3. Your Ground Scent Is Spooking Deer Even When You Aren't There. You can't just worry about your scent cone.

What is the best height for a deer stand?

Often times 20 feet is the benchmark. This will get you up high enough to be out of direct line of sight for any deer in the area and is not so high that a hunter feels uncomfortable climbing to and getting into the stand safely.

Should I sit all day during the rut?

All-day stand vigils give you the option of hunting close to a buck's bedding area or near a prime travel corridor without spooking the local deer during the middle of the day.

Where do deer go when pressured?

Once they experience pressure, whitetails can be found where you can't go, where you don't want to go, or where you haven't thought of going. They'll be found in the most “pressure-free” spot in the area where they can still receive their other needs of food, water and cover.

Does deer blood scare other deer?

Registered. Blood doesn't hurt a thing. I shot a doe once and had another doe come by and lick the blood on the arrow I killed the first doe with. Gutpiles and blood don't bother deer.

How do deer react to hunting pressure?

It's simple: Deer respond negatively to hunting pressure. Their avoidance of heavily hunted areas is undeniable, as my graduate-level research at Auburn University documented.

Why do I never see bucks when I hunt?

The more time you or other hunters spend on the property, the less likely you are to see deer, especially older deer. Studies have shown that as hunting pressure increases, mature bucks move less during daylight. They also spend more time in thick cover, where you're less likely to see them even if they do move.

How do you get a deer to come to your stand?

What time of day are most bucks killed?

Dawn and dusk might be the most active time for deer, but it's not the only time. Just like you might get up to get a midnight snack, it is possible to see deer moving about at midday.

Do big bucks stay in the same area?

Some big bucks have very large territories, while others confine their travel to relatively small areas. The good news is, The 7-Day Rule works for all bucks, whether they're nomads just passing through or local homebodies.

How safe are deer stands?

A quick search of GoFundMe revealed a staggering number of treestand accidents. According to Glen Mayhew, president of the Tree Stand Safety Awareness Foundation (TSSA), there were approximately 3,000 treestand-related accidents in 2018 that resulted in injuries.

Is it better to hunt from a blind or tree stand?

Treestand advantages and disadvantages

The obvious advantage over hunting from a ground blind is simply visibility from a higher vantage point. From an elevated position you will be able to see and shoot further. Deer are also less likely to look for a threat hanging up high up above them than at ground level.

Should I move my deer stand?

First, make sure it is necessary and if at all possible, move it during low deer movement times. If/when I make any early season stand move it'll be late morning to mid-afternoon; as the majority of the deer movement during the early season is at dawn and dusk.