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Design and Develop Slam-Dunk Hunting Sites An Indistinguishable, Inexhaustible, Underhanded Ambush Felling or hinge-cutting trees to fence off areas and guide movement can help make an average stand site something special. In addition to using the cut trees like a fence, one can also create new trails so the animals travel exactly where you want them. (Photo Credit: Bruce MacQueen)
Some stand sites (or ground blind locations) can be set months in advance and some may be erected just a couple of hours before you hunt. Some hunters also grab a “climber” and just go, picking their stand site when they find it, but then we have those ambush locations that are productive year after year. Some yield during specific times of the season; others seem to be good every time you go there (pending you don’t put too much pressure on the spot). It is possible to create these “slam-dunk” spots on your property. Why are we talking about creating ambush sites for hunting whitetails in the June issue? Much can be done throughout the year to enhance ambush locations to produce true hot spots. I’m sure many of those reading this have a stand site or are thinking of a spot just like this – maybe it’s a funnel, maybe it’s because of a hot food source in just 34
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the right location. Just like most real estate deals, it all begins with location. You can take a mediocre spot and with some hard work and time change it into a great spot, but there’s nothing like choosing a good spot to begin with.
Funnels My favorite “slam-dunk” feature is a funnel. Obviously there has to be a point A and point B – where are the whitetails traveling to and from? Satellite images and topographical maps are the best tools to start with. You’ll also need to do a little scouting, or “best guessing.” You’ll need to have a good idea of where the deer are bedding and where they’ll be feeding or traveling to for other needs. Anywhere you can restrict their movement to a smaller zone, you’ll obviously see more traffic and
