Tbar Report post Posted August 19 I have come across a few nice bucks I would like to arrow this August. Can’t decide if I should set up a blind near the game trails I see them occasionally taking or the waterhole about 3/4 miles away. Thoughts?? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twistzz Report post Posted August 19 Depends on how dry it is. If it hasn't rained in awhile I'd probably setup on water. Good luck post pics if you get one. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZbowhntr Report post Posted August 19 If you set up on the water tanks you might have some competition. If you are seeing them on the trails that is where I would set up. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZLance Report post Posted August 19 I avoid water (springs, tanks, ponds, ect), good way to get your stand stolen or have a negative encounter with some other CWT member. Set up in choke points, saddles, near an active bedding area. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CatfishKev Report post Posted August 19 Depends on the unit. If there's been fresh rain I would not sit water. I'd glass first light and last light and see if you can get a feel for what they are gonna do and ambush. But imo it's best to watch a couple days and see what they are doing before actually trying to make a move.  2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tbar Report post Posted August 20 2 hours ago, AZLance said: I avoid water (springs, tanks, ponds, ect), good way to get your stand stolen or have a negative encounter with some other CWT member. Set up in choke points, saddles, near an active bedding area. I agree! I actually had a blind stolen after I placed it at a water hole. I figured your average hunter would have left it there. I think i might go with the game trail. He tends to take the same path every time I see him Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tbar Report post Posted August 20 2 hours ago, CatfishKev said: Depends on the unit. If there's been fresh rain I would not sit water. I'd glass first light and last light and see if you can get a feel for what they are gonna do and ambush. But imo it's best to watch a couple days and see what they are doing before actually trying to make a move.  I was planning on heading out this weekend and it looks like there’s rain in the forecast these next couple days. Hopefully he continues to take the same path where I have been seeing him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CatfishKev Report post Posted August 20 20 minutes ago, Tbar said: I was planning on heading out this weekend and it looks like there’s rain in the forecast these next couple days. Hopefully he continues to take the same path where I have been seeing him. Coues get a lot of their moisture from their feed. Don't rush it. You seem like you are already zeroed in. Watch him and have a solid plan before going for it. Imo guys see a buck and rush in which does work sometimes but it can ruin your chances of you blow it. Be patient. Good luck man I hope to see a story posted Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
