How to Hunt Deer in Thick Cover

Yes, whitetail bucks do occasionally step into the wide open. But they live in the brush. That's why most shots at deer occur in cover, within 100 yards, and without much time to pull them off. So why not own a firearm perfectly suited to these conditions?
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Deep-woods bucks spend their entire lives far from civilization and the stifling hunting pressure that goes with it. Heavy snowfall is the animals’ greatest enemy, and winter yarding areas like cedar swamps, their greatest ally. If you’ve got the ambition, determination and patience to hunt a deep-woods buck, go armed with a reliable firearm, a good pair of walking boots, food and water. You’ll also need navigation gear, such as a compass, an aerial photo and a topographic map. Then venture far from established roads and trails, and carve your path into the wild unknown. Deer here are few and far between, but the bucks are wide-bodied and wide-racked. Here are three proven strategies for a variety of backcountry terrain:
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There are many different whitetail deer hunting strategies that can be used to increase the chances of having a successful hunt. They vary depending on the location and time of year.

LEAD: THERE may come a time when the big whitetail buck you are after steps into the open in a forest glade 50 yards away totally unaware of your presence, but don't count on it. Such easy opportunities are rare.
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