You won't go wrong by trying these 5 archery setups this fall. #1 Elevated Ridge Stand An elevated ridge that is situated 100 yards or so up from a field of corn, soybeans or alfalfa is one of my favorite spots for the pre-rut. Like most early-season setups, it is killer for the afternoons. But if access is good and the wind allows it, you might be able to sneak in and hunt the stand one morning too. If you have a flat of oak trees on your property that runs up a ridge from an ag field, jackpot. Does will come from back in the cover and move through in the afternoon on their way to the field. Some [...]

As a rule, hang 3 to 5 tree stands for every 100 acres of timber you hunt.  Spread those stands to cover major food sources and travel corridors, and to have options for different winds. If you’ve got 100 acres but only 25 of those acres are conducive to getting to and from stands quietly and hidden from downwind, do your bowhunting in those 25 acres.  If you try to force your way into tough terrains or spots where the wind is hardly ever right, you’ll blow out deer and ruin your chances. Clip your release to the string, close your eyes, draw your bow and anchor. Open your eyes and you should be able to see a pin clearly [...]