What diffence does it make?

[richmanbarbeque]

For me, the key has been to get in the cover without jeopardizing
yourself to the deer. It's very hard and there are a lot of
factors involved.

I try to hunt very near the cover but not in the cover (I want to be able to see along the edge of the cover). The fastest way to ruin a sanctuary is to hunt in it.

Now if the section of cover habitat is large, say 30+ acres, I think you can get away with a little hunting a short distance into the cover without disturbing mature buck usage.

I would agree except certain times of the year. Many guys have great luck by hunting a sanctuary but the key is to beat the buck back to bed. I know it works and have seen the success, I just like a warm bed in the cold winter. :grin: