Originally Posted by Bamarich2
Originally Posted by ridgestalker
The only way I’ve found to hunt with a consistent wind is to hunt on top or the very top bench on a mtn. Once you start going lower the wind swirls non stop.The only exception would be a wind blowing perfectly parallel with the ridge or mtn.The worst case scenario is a wind blowing directly into the side your on in this case the wind just splatters in every direction. I believe older seek out areas with a consistent wind. I got a buddy that makes a good case for deer liking a variable wind were they can detect danger from any direction. I think variable scent makes them spooky not being able to pin point the danger. Hunting with a bad wind can educate a lot of deer real quick. Beating their nose is 90 percent of the game IMO.


I tend to agree with your friend about the variable wind. Bedding choices for mature bucks would tend to confirm that fact... they consistently bed with back to cover/wind and overlooking an open area.


I would think a buck bedding in that situation is using a consistent wind.


"The Heavens declare the glory of God;and the firmament sheweth his handiwork" Pslam 19:1