Whenever I spot a mature buck or hear a credible report of one, I know that this buck has a sanctuary. If I can find his sanctuary, I feel I have a reasonable chance to tag him, provided that I can get permission to hunt the property. Many times a buck's sanctuary may be nothing more than a small over-looked draw or woodlot where, for whatever reason, hunting pressure does not exist. Many of my stands are placed on these incidental sanctuaries that I have found over the years. I've worked hard to keep them free of human traffic.
Other stands, such as those on my own farm, are placed near sanctuaries that I helped create. If you own hunting land, you also have the chance to significantly improve your odds of success by creating a sanctuary on it. Always remember: To the buck you are hunting, his sanctuary is sacred ground. Tread on his sacred ground and he will likely find another place to spend his daylight hours, probably far away from your property!
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