MT_55
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Hey guys,, Been a lurker for a long time now.,,Love the site and discussion. I have the opportunity to shed hunt some new private ground in Eastern MT. I haven't been to it yet (only in the fall) in the winter to establish any kind of idea of whether or not the deer winter on the property. It's about 10,000 acres of mild terrain, some creeks & a fair amount of flat ground. Before I make the drive up I'm trying to figure out if it's worth it.
There are a LOT of deer on this property in the fall..I'm just hoping they don't leave the area altogether. There's some food sources and decent cover as well but I haven't been able to confirm with the landowner if they winter there. How far have you seen deer travel to find their winter destination? I guess, have you seen them go more than a few miles or is it typically the first food & cover they feel comfortable with? Just looking for some thoughts.
Thanks!
There are a LOT of deer on this property in the fall..I'm just hoping they don't leave the area altogether. There's some food sources and decent cover as well but I haven't been able to confirm with the landowner if they winter there. How far have you seen deer travel to find their winter destination? I guess, have you seen them go more than a few miles or is it typically the first food & cover they feel comfortable with? Just looking for some thoughts.
Thanks!