Stand setup question

[Jon54]

I just gained access to a new piece of property and I've not had time to adequately scout out the area. The property was select cut about 3 years ago and the woods are thicker than thick. The property does have several logging trails that run through the property. Saturday, I walked several of these trails and found numerous tracks so I assume the deer prefer the easy way to get around.

I found one area where a trail was several feet below the ground to its side. It's almost like someone bulldozed the trail thru a hill. My thought was to use this part of the trail as a funnel if you will and put a stand on the hill overlooking the trail. My question is whether this logic is sound or will deer avoid this area because of a feeling that they are walking into an ambush spot. Muzzle loader season is just around the corner and I need to get some stands up.

Also, how long before the tops of the timbered trees decay so you can get around? I sense these woods are full of deer but every piece of ground with trees are amazingly thick.

 

[parkerxbowhunter]

Best way I've found is to scout with a climber

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[Jon54]

Best way I've found is to scout with a climber

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I'm old and don't bounce like I once did.

 

[AllOutdoors]

Hunt the best trails. If it's as thick as you described, deer like the path of least resistance.

 

[Boll Weevil]

I've hunted areas like you describe and deer won't hesitate to use those roads within a grown up cutover oftentimes with no real pattern...they just meander throughout, nibble on browse, rest, and stay away from hunters. They feel perfectly fine easing in/out of the thicket onto the roads all day and you may be able to narrow stand locations down to 2 simply things: wind and visibility. Get where you can see, and pick spots where either the wind is in your favor or you can get up high enough is well above a deer's nose.