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Where Do Deer Bed on Pressured Public Land?
Pressured deer bed where access is hard and visibility is high. Learn the overlooked bedding locations that keep deer one step ahead of hunters.
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How to Scout Public Land Without Trail Cameras
Trail cameras are optional. Learn how to use maps, boots-on-the-ground scouting, and seasonal sign to build a public land plan.
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How to Read Deer Tracks in Different Soil Types
Tracks look different in mud, sand, and leaf litter. Learn how to read direction, size, and freshness across soil types.
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Fresh vs Old Deer Sign: How to Tell the Difference
Not all sign is current. Learn how to judge freshness of tracks, rubs, scrapes, and droppings so you hunt where deer are now.
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How to Identify Travel Corridors on Public Land
Travel corridors connect bedding and feeding. Learn how terrain, cover, and wind shape the corridors deer prefer on public land.
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How to Find Funnels and Pinch Points for Deer
Funnels force deer movement into narrow spaces. Learn how to identify pinch points that produce consistent daylight encounters.
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How to Scout During the Season Without Spooking Deer
In-season scouting is possible with low impact. Learn how to gather intel without pushing deer out of their core areas.
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