You'd be surprised how much longer you can stay in the stand when you do that. To make sure those extra hours are worthwhile, Sasso and Bryan also use deer decoys. Last year they added a piece of toilet paper to the decoy's rear end and were surprised by how much it looked like a white tail. On day's when the snow isn't blowing, that movement can make a difference. And on days when the snow is blowing, Sasso reminds himself that he'd rather be in his stand than sitting home talking or reading about deer hunting.
People just have to hunt smart, hunt hard and stay warm.
It happens every fall. Some deer hunter somewhere will stop you and tell you how they barely had time to settle into their stand before a big buck walked into range. To those fortunate folks, we offer congratulations - and a reminder that humility is an admirable quality. For the rest of you, here are some deer hunting questions and answers to ponder during those long hours you'll spend afield. Here are the 10 top public deer hunting areas based on total harvest from the 1999-2000 firearm seasons.