Originally Posted by blumsden
I like a thick edge, gives deer close security cover. As for you who think deer will come on out if they can see one, well if they don't see one while scanning the whole field, they certainly won't come out. With the feathering, at least they are forced to the edge to see if anything is out there. This can present shot opportunities. I for sure don't want a deer to stand 50 yards back in the timber and be able to see the whole field. Now if you have a stand back there, well then it really doesn't matter, does it?

A deer can smell as well but if he happens to walk the upwind side of the field he has to use his eyes to check for other deer and if he cant see em he is likely still walking