Mathews Pro Tips
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“TOPO” Maps
I use to think that odd-looking “TOPO” maps were just a waste of time. I mean, all I really cared about was finding the hottest sign and throwing up a stand somewhere nearby.
The concern over the lay of the land honestly didn’t mean much to me. Then something happened. After several fruitless seasons I came to the conclusion that something just wasn’t right. If it were as easy as finding fresh sign and waiting in ambush for the biggest buck in the woods to show up, I would have a wall full of antlers. But I didn’t. So, naturally I changed my approach in an effort to improve my plummeting success rate. Slowly, things began to turn around; simply by letting the terrain determine where I hung my stands.
Positive and Negative
When using the lay of the land as a guide for stand placement, whether you’re in an entirely new spot or on very familiar hunting ground, the first thing you need to do is realize that there are 2 types of terrain features….Positive and Negative.
Both will influence deer movement. Your job is to utilize the clues found on your topo map to determine which types your area holds and how the deer are going to respond to them. Then, act accordingly.
