25_MC Expert_JJ Deer_NN Hunting_NN1 Skills_NN2 A_ZZ1 MATURE_JJ WHITETAIL_NN1 IS_VBZ THE_AT SMARTEST_JJT ,_, SPOOKIEST_NP1 BIG-GAME_JJ ANIMAL_NN1 IN_II THE_AT COUNTRY_NN1 ,_, AND_CC A_ZZ1 HUNTER_NP1 NEEDS_VVZ A_AT1 MULTITUDE_NN1 OF_IO SKILLS_NN2 TO_TO TAG_VVI ONE_PN1 ._. 
WE_PPIS2 ASKED_VVD FOUR_MC EXPERT_JJ DEER_NN HUNTERS_NN2 TO_TO SHARE_VVI THEIR_APPGE MOST_RGT VITAL_JJ TALENTS_NN2 ,_, TIPS_NN2 ,_, AND_CC ABILITIES_NN2 -_- THE_AT SKILLS_NN2 THEY_PPHS2 USE_VV0 TO_TO CONSISTENTLY_RR TAKE_VVI BIG_JJ BUCKS_NN2 ._. 
WHAT_DDQ THEY_PPHS2 TOLD_VVD US_NP1 WILL_VM MAKE_VVI YOU_PPY SMARTER_JJR ,_, MORE_RGR EFFECTIVE_JJ ,_, AND_CC ULTIMATELY_RR MORE_RGR SUCCESSFUL_JJ TIP_NN1 1_MC1 SET_NN1 A_ZZ1 STAND_VV0 IN_II MINUTES_NNT2 THE_AT MOST_RGT EFFICIENT_JJ WAY_NN1 TO_TO GET_VVI UP_RP A_AT1 TREE_NN1 AND_CC START_VVI HUNTING_NN1 MAKING_VVG MULTIPLE_NN1 TRIPS_VVZ It_PPH1 also_RR creates_VVZ additional_JJ noise_NN1 and_CC scent_NN1 ._. 
Here_RL 's_VBZ how_RRQ to_TO do_VDI it_PPH1 in_II 30_MC minutes_NNT2 or_CC less_RRR ._. 
Stand_VV0 at_II the_AT base_NN1 of_IO the_AT tree_NN1 and_CC lean_VV0 a_AT1 portable_JJ hang-on_NN1 stand_NN1 against_II the_AT trunk_NN1 ._. 
Tie_VV0 one_MC1 end_NN1 of_IO a_AT1 25-_JJ foot_NN1 rope_NN1 to_II the_AT base_NN1 of_IO the_AT stand_NN1 ,_, the_AT other_JJ end_NN1 to_II your_APPGE belt_NN1 ._. 
Tie_VV0 the_AT end_NN1 of_IO a_AT1 second_MD 25-foot_JJ rope_NN1 to_II your_APPGE bow_NN1 or_CC unloaded_JJ firearm_NN1 and_CC lay_VVD it_PPH1 on_II the_AT ground_NN1 ._. 
Attach_VV0 this_DD1 second_NNT1 rope_NN1 to_II your_APPGE belt_NN1 on_II the_AT opposite_JJ hip_NN1 ._. 
Affix_NN1 three_MC screw-in_NN1 or_CC strap-on_NN1 steps_NN2 to_II the_AT trunk_NN1 ,_, with_IW the_AT top_JJ step_NN1 at_II shoulder_NN1 level_NN1 (_( use_VV0 your_APPGE arm_NN1 as_II a_AT1 gauge_NN1 ,_, separating_VVG each_DD1 step_NN1 by_II the_AT distance_NN1 from_II your_APPGE elbow_NN1 to_II your_APPGE palm_NN1 )_) ._. 
Secure_VV0 the_AT strap_NN1 from_II your_APPGE safety_NN1 harness_NN1 to_II the_AT tree_NN1 just_RR above_II your_APPGE head_NN1 ._. 
Climb_VV0 two_MC steps_NN2 high_JJ ,_, then_RT stop_VV0 to_TO push_VVI your_APPGE safety_NN1 harness_NN1 strap_NN1 up_II the_AT trunk_NN1 as_RG high_JJ as_CSA you_PPY can_VM comfortably_RR reach_VVI ._. 
Install_VV0 two_MC more_DAR tree_NN1 steps_NN2 ._. 
Repeat_VV0 this_DD1 process_NN1 until_CS you_PPY 've_VH0 reached_VVN your_APPGE hunting_NN1 height_NN1 ._. 
Stand_VV0 on_II the_AT next-to-last_JJ step_NN1 and_CC haul_VV0 your_APPGE stand_NN1 up_II21 to_II22 waist_NN1 level_NN1 ._. 
Strap_VV0 the_AT stand_NN1 to_II the_AT tree_NN1 trunk_NN1 between_II the_AT last_MD two_MC steps_NN2 and_CC slightly_RR off_RP to_II one_MC1 side_NN1 ._. 
Climb_VV0 to_II the_AT top_JJ tree_NN1 step_NN1 and_CC step_VV0 down_RP onto_II the_AT stand_NN1 ._. 
Trim_JJ branches_NN2 ,_, haul_VV0 up_RP your_APPGE gun_NN1 or_CC bow_NN1 ,_, and_CC start_VV0 hunting._NNU -S.B_NP1 ._. 
TIP_VV0 2_MC STILL-HUNT_JJ WITH_IW A_AT1 BOW_NN1 START_NN1 BY_II COMPLETELY_RR camouflaging_VVG yourself_PPX1 and_CC your_APPGE accessories_NN2 ._. 
You_PPY can_VM break_VVI up_RP your_APPGE human_JJ outline_NN1 more_RGR effectively_RR by_II mixing_VVG camo_NN1 patterns_NN2 rather_II21 than_II22 wearing_VVG all_RR one_MC1 type_NN1 ._. 
Your_APPGE goal_NN1 is_VBZ to_TO see_VVI a_AT1 buck_NN before_CS he_PPHS1 is_VBZ aware_JJ of_IO your_APPGE presence_NN1 ._. 
If_CS you_PPY spend_VV0 more_DAR than_CSN 10_MC seconds_NNT2 of_IO every_AT1 minute_NNT1 looking_VVG on_II the_AT ground_NN1 ,_, you_PPY 're_VBR scouting_VVG and_CC not_XX hunting_VVG ._. 
Walk_VV0 with_IW your_APPGE eyes_NN2 glued_VVN to_II the_AT cover_NN1 ahead_RL ._. 
Each_DD1 step_NN1 opens_VVZ up_RP a_AT1 new_JJ vista_NN1 to_TO examine_VVI at_RR21 length_RR22 for_IF a_AT1 black_JJ nose_NN1 or_CC glint_NN1 of_IO antler_NN1 ._. 
Move_VV0 slowly_RR through_II the_AT woods_NN2 with_IW a_AT1 stop-and-go_JJ rhythm_NN1 ,_, like_II a_AT1 feeding_JJ deer_NN ._. 
If_CS you_PPY 're_VBR catching_VVG grouse_NN and_CC rabbits_NN2 off_RR21 guard_RR22 ,_, you_PPY 've_VH0 set_VVN a_AT1 good_JJ pace_NN1 ._. 
If_CS you_PPY see_VV0 a_AT1 deer_NN ,_, drop_VV0 to_II one_MC1 knee_NN1 next_II21 to_II22 cover_NN1 ._. 
Nock_VV0 a_AT1 broadhead_NN1 and_CC come_VV0 to_II full_JJ draw_NN1 when_CS the_AT buck_NN 's_GE eyes_NN2 are_VBR averted_VVN ._. 
Now_RT ,_, shoot_VV0 !_! -B.V_NP1 ._. 
TIP_VV0 3_MC TELL_VV0 GOOD_JJ ACORNS_NN2 FROM_II BAD_JJ When_CS there_EX 's_VBZ a_AT1 bumper_JJ acorn_NN1 crop_NN1 ,_, deer_NN will_VM search_VVI out_RP the_AT choice_NN1 mast_NN1 ._. 
Here_RL 's_VBZ a_AT1 simple_JJ way_NN1 to_TO identify_VVI the_AT sweetest_JJT nuts_NN2 :_: Capped_JJ Acorns_NN2 :_: Red-oak_JJ acorns_NN2 with_IW caps_NN2 on_II are_VBR bitter_JJ and_CC less_RRR preferred_VVN by_II deer_NN ._. 
White-oak_JJ acorns_NN2 that_CST hold_VV0 their_APPGE caps_NN2 are_VBR usually_RR fine_JJ ._. 
Capless_JJ Acorns_NN2 :_: Cream_NN1 or_CC brightly_RR colored_VVD capless_JJ nuts_NN2 have_VH0 solid_JJ meat_NN1 ._. 
Dark-brown_JJ capless_JJ acorns_NN2 will_VM be_VBI wormy_JJ or_CC otherwise_RR rotten._NNU -S.B_NP1 ._. 
TIP_VV0 4_MC STALK_VV0 A_AT1 CORNFIELD_NN1 PICK_VV0 A_ZZ1 WINDY_JJ DAY_NNT1 TO_TO CATCH_VVI A_AT1 BUCK_NN BEDDING_NN1 IN_II A_AT1 FIELD_NN1 OF_IO STANDING_VVG CORN_NN1 THE_AT IDEAL_JJ CORNFIELD_NN1 for_IF stalking_NN1 is_VBZ less_DAR than_CSN 10_MC acres_NNU2 and_CC is_VBZ adjacent_II21 to_II22 woods_NN2 ,_, brush_VV0 ,_, or_CC CRP_NP1 land_NN1 ._. 
Small_JJ fields_NN2 are_VBR simply_RR easier_JJR to_TO hunt_VVI ,_, and_CC deer_NN prefer_VV0 those_DD2 that_CST offer_VVI quick_JJ access_NN1 to_TO cover_VVI ._. 
Read_VV0 the_AT wind_NN1 ._. 
The_AT best_JJT wind_NN1 is_VBZ one_PN1 blowing_VVG straight_RR down_RP the_AT rows_NN2 ._. 
Start_VV0 your_APPGE hunt_NN1 on_II the_AT downwind_JJ edge_NN1 ._. 
Jump_VV0 in_RP ._. 
Start_VV0 15_MC yards_NN2 from_II the_AT end_NN1 of_IO the_AT field_NN1 ._. 
Stick_VV0 your_APPGE head_NN1 between_II the_AT stalks_NN2 in_II the_AT first_MD row_NN1 ._. 
Search_NN1 left_VVD ,_, then_RT right_RR ,_, for_IF deer_NN ._. 
Remember_VV0 to_TO look_VVI low_JJ ._. 
Whitetails_NN2 love_VV0 to_II bed_NN1 in_II corn_NN1 ,_, especially_RR on_II windy_JJ days_NNT2 ._. 
If_CS you_PPY do_VD0 n't_XX spot_VVI a_AT1 deer_NN ,_, slip_VV0 your_APPGE body_NN1 into_II the_AT first_MD row_NN1 ,_, then_RT your_APPGE head_NN1 into_II the_AT second_NNT1 ._. 
Repeat_VV0 until_CS you_PPY 've_VH0 crossed_VVN all_DB the_AT rows_NN2 and_CC emerge_VV0 ._. 
Do_VD0 the_AT zag_NN1 ._. 
Walk_VV0 30_MC yards_NN2 past_II your_APPGE exit_NN1 point_NN1 and_CC re-enter_VV0 the_AT corn_NN1 ,_, heading_VVG back_RP the_AT way_NN1 you_PPY came_VVD ._. 
Repeat_VV0 the_AT drill_NN1 until_CS you_PPY 've_VH0 covered_VVN the_AT field_NN1 ._. 
If_CS you_PPY see_VV0 a_AT1 deer_NN ,_, duck_VV0 back_RP a_AT1 row_NN1 or_CC two_MC and_CC move_VV0 until_CS you_PPY can_VM get_VVI a_AT1 clear_JJ shot_NN1 ._. 
The_AT rustling_JJ stalks_NN2 will_VM cover_VVI your_APPGE sounds._NNU -S.B_NP1 ._. 
TIP_VV0 5_MC FIND_VV0 A_ZZ1 HANGOUT_NP1 GO_VV0 DEEPER_RRR IN_II THE_AT WOODS_NN2 TO_TO GET_VVI A_AT1 TROPHY_NN1 IN_II A_AT1 MICRO_NN1 STAGING_NN1 AREA_NN1 STAGING_NN1 AREAS_NN2 WHERE_RRQ deer_NN hang_VV0 back_RP in_II cover_NN1 before_II entering_VVG fields_NN2 to_TO feed_VVI are_VBR good_JJ spots_NN2 to_TO kill_VVI a_AT1 buck_NN ._. 
If_CS you_PPY want_VV0 to_TO shoot_VVI the_AT biggest_JJT buck_NN in_II the_AT herd_NN1 ,_, though_CS ,_, pinpoint_VV0 micro_NN1 staging_NN1 areas_NN2 ._. 
These_DD2 are_VBR small_JJ ,_, extra-thick_JJ patches_NN2 of_IO brush_NN1 ,_, farther_RRR away_II21 from_II22 the_AT main_JJ feed_NN1 area_NN1 ,_, where_CS old_JJ bucks_NN2 hang_VV0 before_II entering_VVG fields_NN2 ._. 
Sometimes_RT micro_NN1 staging_NN1 areas_NN2 are_VBR on_II the_AT outside_JJ edge_NN1 of_IO the_AT main_JJ staging_NN1 area_NN1 ._. 
Or_CC they_PPHS2 may_VM be_VBI satellite_NN1 locations_NN2 ,_, closer_RRR to_II bedding_NN1 cover_NN1 ._. 
They_PPHS2 may_VM be_VBI found_VVN at_II a_AT1 dip_NN1 in_II terrain_NN1 ,_, at_II a_AT1 bench_NN1 ,_, or_CC at_II the_AT head_NN1 of_IO a_AT1 hollow_NN1 ._. 
Find_VV0 one_PN1 ,_, then_RT search_VV0 for_IF sign_NN1 such_II21 as_II22 nibbled_JJ vegetation_NN1 or_CC scuffled_VVD leaves_NN2 ._. 
Set_VV0 a_AT1 stand_NN1 and_CC wait_VV0 for_IF the_AT perfect_JJ wind._NNU -G.A_NP1 ._. 
TIP_VV0 6_MC MAKE_VV0 A_AT1 FOOD_NN1 PLOT_NN1 IN_II AN_AT1 HOUR_NNT1 YOU_PPY CAN_VM MAKE_VVI A_AT1 small_JJ food_NN1 plot_NN1 ,_, tucked_VVD back_RP in_II cover_NN1 where_RRQ bucks_NN2 will_VM feel_VVI comfortable_JJ even_RR in_II daylight_NN1 ,_, in_II just_RR one_MC1 hour_NNT1 ._. 
Here_RL 's_VBZ how_RRQ :_: Choose_VV0 a_AT1 site_NN1 along_II a_AT1 travel_NN1 corridor_NN1 between_II daytime_NNT1 beds_NN2 and_CC evening_NNT1 feeding_VVG areas_NN2 ._. 
Do_VD0 n't_XX locate_VVI the_AT plot_NN1 too_RG close_RR to_II the_AT bedding_NN1 area_NN1 --_NN1 halfway_RR between_II or_CC more_RRR toward_II the_AT feeding_JJ area_NN1 is_VBZ best_JJT ._. 
Make_VV0 sure_JJ wind_NN1 and_CC sun_NN1 wo_VM n't_XX work_VVI against_II your_APPGE stand_NN1 site_NN1 ._. 
The_AT area_NN1 itself_PPX1 can_VM measure_VVI from_II 1/8_MF to_II 1/4_MF acre_NNU1 ._. 
Any_DD shape_NN1 will_VM work_VVI ,_, but_CCB linear_JJ is_VBZ best-deer_NN will_VM feel_VVI safe_JJ using_VVG it_PPH1 if_CS they_PPHS2 're_VBR a_AT1 step_NN1 or_CC two_MC away_II21 from_II22 cover_NN1 ._. 
The_AT trick_NN1 is_VBZ finding_VVG a_AT1 clear_JJ spot_NN1 that_CST 's_VBZ almost_RR ready_JJ for_IF planting_NN1 ._. 
Make_VV0 sure_JJ the_AT location_NN1 gets_VVZ at_RR21 least_RR22 three_MC hours_NNT2 of_IO sunlight_NN1 a_AT1 day_NNT1 and_CC is_VBZ not_XX on_II a_AT1 steep_JJ slope_NN1 ._. 
Remove_VV0 rocks_NN2 ,_, sticks_NN2 ,_, and_CC leaves_NN2 ._. 
Apply_VV0 one_MC1 bag_NN1 of_IO lime_NN1 and_CC one_MC1 bag_NN1 of_IO 10-10-10_MCMC fertilizer_NN1 for_IF every_AT1 150x50-_JJ foot_NN1 area_NN1 ._. 
Use_VV0 a_AT1 rake_NN1 ,_, a_AT1 garden_NN1 tiller_NN1 ,_, or_CC a_AT1 disc_NN1 behind_II an_AT1 ATV_NN1 to_TO rough_VVI up_RP the_AT soil_NN1 and_CC blend_VVI in_II the_AT lime_NN1 and_CC fertilizer_NN1 ._. 
Spread_VV0 a_AT1 fall_NN1 food-plot_NN1 seed_NN1 mix_NN1 such_II21 as_II22 the_AT Whitetail_NN1 Institute_NN1 's_GE Secret_JJ Spot_NN1 or_CC No-Plow_NP1 ._. 
Alternately_RR ,_, blend_VV0 rape_NN1 ,_, turnips_NN2 ,_, and_CC crimson_JJ clover_NN1 with_IW wheat_NN1 ,_, oats_NN1 ,_, or_CC rye_NN1 ._. 
Mix_VV0 the_AT seed_NN1 in_II lightly_RR with_IW a_AT1 rake_NN1 or_CC a_AT1 small_JJ cultipacker_NN1 behind_II an_AT1 ATV_NN1 ,_, or_CC simply_RR drive_VV0 over_II it_PPH1 with_IW the_AT four-wheeler_NN1 ._. 
With_IW a_AT1 bit_NN1 of_IO rain_NN1 ,_, your_APPGE plot_NN1 will_VM sprout_VVI up_RP in_II days_NNT2 and_CC attract_VVI deer_NN within_II two_MC weeks_NNT2 or_CC less._NNU -G.A_NP1 ._. 
TIP_VV0 7_MC HUNT_VV0 A_AT1 POWER_NN1 LINE_NN1 Power_NN1 lines_NN2 cutting_VVG through_II forests_NN2 are_VBR magnets_NN2 for_IF deer_NN ,_, but_CCB two_MC spots_NN2 in_RR21 particular_RR22 are_VBR especially_RR hot_JJ stand_NN1 sites_NN2 ._. 
When_CS gun_NN1 hunting_NN1 ,_, you_PPY should_VM set_VVI up_RP on_II the_AT edge_NN1 of_IO the_AT line_NN1 where_CS you_PPY find_VV0 a_AT1 slight_JJ rise_NN1 ._. 
From_II there_RL you_PPY can_VM cover_VVI the_AT woods_NN2 behind_II you_PPY and_CC both_DB2 directions_NN2 on_II the_AT power-line_JJ clearing_NN1 ._. 
Bowhunters_NN2 should_VM find_VVI crossings_NN2 --_NN1 typically_RR where_CS the_AT terrain_NN1 drops_VVZ at_II a_AT1 swale_NN1 ,_, ditch_NN1 ,_, or_CC stream_NN1 crossing_NN1 ._. 
The_AT dip_NN1 itself_PPX1 offers_VVZ concealment_NN1 ,_, and_CC there_EX are_VBR often_RR more_DAR weeds_NN2 and_CC shrubs_NN2 there_RL ,_, too_RR ._. 
Set_VV0 up_RP where_CS the_AT trail_NN1 enters_VVZ the_AT power-line_JJ clearing_NN1 and_CC you_PPY can_VM get_VVI a_AT1 shot_NN1 at_II a_AT1 deer_NN that_CST 's_VBZ crossing_VVG the_AT power_NN1 line_NN1 ,_, as_II31 well_II32 as_II33 one_PN1 traveling_VVG parallel_RR to_II it._NNU -G.A_NP1 ._. 
TIP_VV0 8_MC DECIPHER_VV0 DEER_NN BEDS_NP1 NIGHTTIME_NP1 BED_NN1 OR_CC DAYTIME_NNT1 ?_? 
DOE_NP1 BED_NN1 OR_CC BUCK_NN ?_? 
LEARN_VV0 HOW_RRQ TO_TO TELL_VVI THE_AT DIFFERENCE_NN1 BY_II CONSIDERING_VVG LOCATION_NN1 ,_, FREQUENCY_NN1 ,_, AND_CC SIZE_NN1 LEARNING_VVG THE_AT DIFFERence_NN1 between_II nighttime_NNT1 and_CC daytime_NNT1 beds_NN2 ,_, and_CC how_RRQ to_TO tell_VVI whether_CSW does_VDZ or_CC bucks_NN2 made_VVD them_PPHO2 ,_, allows_VVZ you_PPY to_TO form_VVI hunt_NN1 plans_NN2 based_VVN on_II current_JJ deer_NN movement_NN1 ._. 
Here_RL 's_VBZ how_RRQ :_: First_MD ,_, determine_VV0 when_RRQ a_AT1 bed_NN1 was_VBDZ made_VVN ._. 
Night_NNT1 beds_NN2 are_VBR made_VVN far_RR from_II cover_NN1 ,_, often_RR in_II major_JJ feed_NN1 fields_NN2 ._. 
They_PPHS2 tell_VV0 you_PPY where_CS the_AT animals_NN2 were_VBDR at_II 3_MC A.M._RA ,_, but_CCB more_RGR important_JJ ,_, they_PPHS2 will_VM help_VVI you_PPY find_VVI the_AT daytime_NNT1 beds_NN2 ._. 
If_CS those_DD2 are_VBR what_DDQ you_PPY 've_VH0 found_VVN ,_, mark_VV0 their_APPGE location_NN1 on_II a_AT1 map_NN1 or_CC GPS_NN2 ._. 
Next_MD ,_, search_VV0 nearby_RL cover_VV0 for_IF the_AT day_NNT1 beds_NN2 ._. 
Look_VV0 for_IF those_DD2 of_IO does_VDZ fairly_RR close_VVI to_II the_AT food_NN1 sources_NN2 ._. 
Concentrate_VV0 on_II gentle_JJ terrain_NN1 :_: partway_NN1 up_II slopes_NN2 on_II knolls_NN2 or_CC along_II the_AT edge_NN1 of_IO fallow_JJ fields_NN2 sprinkled_VVN with_IW saplings_NN2 and_CC plum_NN1 thickets_NN2 ._. 
The_AT doe_NN1 beds_NN2 will_VM be_VBI 38_MC to_II 42_MC inches_NNU2 long_JJ ,_, in_II groups_NN2 of_IO three_MC to_II eight_MC or_CC more_RRR ,_, with_IW smaller_JJR fawn_NN1 beds_NN2 close_VV0 by_RP ._. 
Buck_NN beds_NN2 will_VM be_VBI farther_RRR back_RP from_II the_AT major_JJ night_NNT1 feed_NN1 areas_NN2 ._. 
Scout_VV0 steep_JJ slopes_NN2 ,_, high_JJ benches_NN2 ,_, thickets_NN2 of_IO greenbrier_NN1 and_CC grapevines_NN2 ,_, and_CC dense_JJ overgrown_JJ swamps_NN2 ._. 
Travel_VV0 corridors_NN2 such_II21 as_II22 thick_JJ hollows_NN2 ,_, overgrown_JJ ditches_NN2 ,_, and_CC strips_NN2 of_IO dense_JJ brush_NN1 will_VM often_RR lead_VVI you_PPY to_II these_DD2 from_II the_AT night_NNT1 beds_NN2 ._. 
A_AT1 mature_JJ buck_NN 's_GE bed_NN1 will_VM stretch_VVI 44_MC to_II 50_MC inches_NNU2 ._. 
It_PPH1 may_VM be_VBI a_AT1 single_JJ bed_NN1 ,_, or_CC a_AT1 few_DA2 bucks_NN2 may_VM bed_NN1 50_MC to_II 100_MC feet_NN2 apart_RL in_II the_AT same_DA general_JJ area_NN1 ._. 
Back_VV0 off_RP quickly_RR and_CC quietly_RR once_CS you_PPY locate_VV0 them_PPHO2 ._. 
Early_RR on_RP ,_, set_VVD a_AT1 stand_NN1 where_CS topography_NN1 and_CC vegetation_NN1 funnels_NN2 lead_VV0 down_RP from_II buck_NN day_NNT1 beds_NN2 toward_II night_NNT1 feed_NN1 areas_NN2 ._. 
As_II the_AT rut_NN1 approaches_NN2 ,_, set_VVD up_RP at_II the_AT edges_NN2 of_IO the_AT doe_NN1 day_NNT1 bedding_NN1 areas_NN2 or_CC along_II travel_NN1 corridors_NN2 leading_VVG from_II them_PPHO2 to_II the_AT evening_NNT1 feed_NN1 spots_NN2 ._. 
Mature_JJ bucks_NN2 will_VM be_VBI shadowing_JJ does_VDZ now_RT ,_, waiting_VVG for_IF the_AT first_MD females_NN2 to_TO come_VVI into_II estrus._NNU -G.A_NP1 ._. 
TIP_VV0 9_MC STALK_VV0 A_ZZ1 DEER_NN IN_II DRY_JJ LEAVES_NN2 Do_VD0 n't_XX bother_VVI trying_VVG to_TO walk_VVI quietly_RR in_II dry_JJ leaves_NN2 ._. 
Instead_RR ,_, hunt_VV0 an_AT1 area_NN1 with_IW rolling_JJ terrain_NN1 and_CC move_VV0 quickly_RR ,_, trying_VVG to_TO sound_VVI like_II a_AT1 squirrel_NN1 or_CC deer_NN :_: tsh_NNU ..._... tsh_NNU ..._... tsh_NNU ,_, tsh_NNU ,_, tsh_NNU ..._... 
Skitter_VV0 to_II the_AT lip_NN1 of_IO a_AT1 knoll_NN1 or_CC ridge_NN1 and_CC glass_NN1 the_AT other_JJ side_NN1 ._. 
Move_VV0 to_II the_AT next_MD knoll_NN1 ._. 
If_CS you_PPY see_VV0 a_AT1 buck_NN ,_, pick_VV0 a_AT1 large_JJ tree_NN1 20_MC or_CC 30_MC yards_NN2 in_II31 front_II32 of_II33 you_PPY ._. 
Wait_VV0 until_CS the_AT deer_NN is_VBZ looking_VVG the_AT other_JJ way_NN1 ._. 
Skitter_VV0 to_II that_DD1 tree_NN1 and_CC peek_VV0 out_RP ._. 
Repeat_VV0 until_CS you_PPY can_VM shoot_VVI ,_, using_VVG the_AT tree_NN1 for_IF a_AT1 rest._NNU -D.H_NP1 ._. 
TIP_VV0 10_MC STAY_VV0 ON_II STAND_NN1 ALL_DB DAY_NNT1 IT_PPH1 'S_VBZ DIFFICULT_JJ TO_TO SIT_VVI quietly_RR and_CC silently_RR for_IF hours_NNT2 ._. 
But_CCB it_PPH1 can_VM also_RR be_VBI the_AT best_JJT way_NN1 to_TO kill_VVI a_AT1 buck_NN ,_, so_RR learn_VV0 how_RRQ to_II tough_JJ it_PPH1 out_RP :_: Get_VV0 comfortable_JJ ._. 
Use_VV0 a_AT1 stand_NN1 with_IW a_AT1 roomy_JJ platform_NN1 and_CC cushy_JJ seat_NN1 ._. 
Stoke_NP1 the_AT fire_NN1 ._. 
You_PPY 'll_VM stay_VVI sharper_JJR and_CC warmer_JJR if_CS you_PPY eat_VV0 and_CC drink_NN1 ._. 
Trail_VV0 mix_NN1 ,_, dried_JJ fruit_NN ,_, juice_NN1 ,_, and_CC some_DD chocolate_NN1 will_VM keep_VVI your_APPGE furnace_NN1 burning_VVG ._. 
Bring_VV0 entertainment_NN1 ._. 
Read_VV0 a_AT1 fastpaced_JJ paperback_NN1 ._. 
Text_NN1 your_APPGE buddies_NN2 ._. 
These_DD2 are_VBR diversions_NN2 to_II the_AT hunt_NN1 ,_, but_CCB they_PPHS2 keep_VV0 thoughts_NN2 of_IO I_ZZ1 got_VVN ta_TO quit_VVI from_II creeping_VVG in_RP ._. 
Take_VV0 a_AT1 breather_NN1 ._. 
Eat_VV0 lunch_NN1 at_II the_AT base_NN1 of_IO the_AT tree_NN1 ._. 
Schedule_VV0 a_AT1 10-minute_JJ break_NN1 to_TO get_VVI down_RP and_CC walk_VVI little_JJ circles_NN2 around_II your_APPGE spot_NN1 ._. 
The_AT recess_NN1 will_VM refresh_VVI you._NNU -S.B_NP1 ._. 
TIP_VV0 11_MC DISSECT_VV0 A_AT1 RIDGE_NN1 LOCATE_VV0 THE_AT FOUR_MC DISTINCT_JJ PLACES_NN2 FOUND_VVD ON_RP ALMOST_RR EVERY_AT1 RIDGE_NN1 WHERE_CS YOU_PPY 'RE_VBR MOST_RGT LIKELY_JJ TO_TO GET_VVI A_AT1 SHOT_NN1 AT_II A_ZZ1 BUCK_NN FROM_II THE_AT MOUNTAIN_NN1 foothills_NN2 of_IO Idaho_NP1 to_II the_AT rolling_JJ slopes_NN2 of_IO Ohio_NP1 ,_, ridges_NN2 are_VBR prime_JJ buck_NN haunts_NN2 ._. 
Here_RL are_VBR four_MC stand_VV0 sites_NN2 you_PPY can_VM find_VVI on_RP almost_RR every_AT1 ridge_NN1 that_CST whitetails_VVZ frequent_JJ ._. 
Saddle_NN1 :_: For_IF whitetails_NN2 crossing_VVG from_II one_MC1 side_NN1 to_II the_AT other_JJ ,_, this_DD1 dip_NN1 in_II the_AT ridge_NN1 's_GE spine_NN1 is_VBZ a_AT1 favorite_JJ route_NN1 ._. 
Place_VV0 a_AT1 stand_NN1 here_RL and_CC you_PPY 'll_VM enjoy_VVI all-day_JJ action_NN1 ,_, especially_RR during_II the_AT rut_NN1 and_CC whenever_RRQV whitetails_NN2 are_VBR pressured_VVN by_II hunters_NN2 ._. 
Better_RRR yet_RR ,_, the_AT wind_NN1 usually_RR blows_VVZ in_II a_AT1 consistent_JJ direction_NN1 on_II this_DD1 ridgetop_NN1 ambush_NN1 ._. 
Bench_NN1 :_: This_DD1 relatively_RR flat_JJ spot_NN1 on_II a_AT1 sidehill_NN1 is_VBZ a_AT1 dual-purpose_JJ stand_NN1 site_NN1 ._. 
Some_DD benches_NN2 are_VBR preferred_JJ bedding_NN1 areas_NN2 ,_, but_CCB bucks_NN2 love_VV0 to_TO use_VVI them_PPHO2 as_CSA travel_NN1 corridors_NN2 ,_, during_II the_AT rut_NN1 in_RR21 particular_RR22 ._. 
Hang_VV0 two_MC stands_NN2 here_RL to_TO compensate_VVI for_IF thermal_JJ winds_NN2 :_: one_PN1 on_II the_AT uphill_JJ edge_NN1 of_IO the_AT bench_NN1 for_IF when_RRQ thermals_NN2 rise_VV0 (_( morning_NNT1 )_) ;_; the_AT second_NNT1 on_II the_AT downhill_JJ side_NN1 for_IF sinking_VVG thermals_NN2 (_( evening_NNT1 )_) ._. 
