Critical Wind Direction Strategy For New Treestand Setups

Should you ever forget about the wind direction and go hunt your favorite treestand? Here is how to analyze the wind for your next favorite treestand setup when you are scouting this off-season....
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[@buck16]

The wind situation is a real problem in that it's so unpredictable. I'm an avid bowhunter and bow hunt almost every day from the last week of September through November and then as cold permits December through January. Out of hunting season I'm busy fishing almost every day for bass and musky. Over the last 5 years I've kept records matching the National Weather Service's wind prediction by hour to what actually happens. My records indicate the National Weather Service's prediction of the wind is at best 50% correct. What this means is you can't just play the wind. You must also keep yourself and your clothes and all your gear and equipment scent free. You also need to consider if the wind slows to zero now what will the thermals do? Is there anything downwind from you that can alter the wind direction and take left right or down or up. When I pick an area to hunt, I prep several trees for me to climb depending on the expected wind condition and also based on thermals if there is no wind. I also maintain an expensive and time-consuming scent control process because 50% of the time the wind won't be as expected.

[@jimpeterson3806]

I'm a little paranoid when heading out to the woods in the Fall. The winds are so unpredictable and rarely correct for the entirety of the hunt. I do my best with scent control in hopes that the deer won't booger too bad if the wind doesn't cooperate. I don't believe we can become invisible to the deer like John Eberhart preaches but it definitely helps their reaction to not be as severe. Sometimes you can play the wind while other times it plays you. The struggle is real. Keep the content coming 👍

[@joshcastle360]

Enjoying all of your latest videos finally deerpression is gone 😂 When I cross all my T’s and dot all the I’s all season long and can’t kill one it’s hard to indulge in anything hunting. Thanking God that feeling is over 🤓

[@aaronpetrie663]

We have a thick bedding property and only have access from the North and West. We do our best to think about the wind w stand placement but its hard to get in there in the mornings. Appreciate your videos Jeff. They do help!

[@elicoblentz9018]

Never depend on scent eliminator like everyone that consistently kills big bucks they play the wind. Great vedio

[@elicoblentz9018]

@@jeffsturgis awesome ! That's a nice surprise

[@janitorialguy4436]

Always something to think about. Thanks Jeff

[@mo-46]

Just get scentlok and wear it like John Eberhart does! He has them 360 degree around all the time.

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Don't ever count on that stuff in any way...you will get burned. Completely different hunting subdivision deer 😉

[@mo-46]

@@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751 Yep. My last 6 mature bowkillls are because the wind was right for them and i was just off wind. No stupid scent contraction. I do like scentlok actually, its quality stuff but don't rely 100% on it.

[@makeyourownluck5822]

I was at this location last year at Camp Kicking Bear. It did look like a very tricky spot for winds. Especially in the evening. Thanks for going into greater detail on this video Jeff.

[@johncirilli6846]

Your property is gorgeous, videos have been great this year!

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Thanks a lot John ..truly blessed!!

[@kylejohnson9375]

@@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751 did you select me to win a bow this morning?

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@Whitetail Habitat Solutions I was given a phone number to text. Said I was selected for a hoyt bow. Just have to pay Shipping.

[@johncirilli6846]

@@kylejohnson9375 scam

[@chriskourliourod1651]

I love watching these videos because they scarily resemble how I’ve hunted for decades, minus the technology of trail cameras and “scent sprays.” I’m not passing judgment, I come from an older time. One of my favorite strategies is to have multiple stand sites in as many different parcels as possible so I can play the wind and time game as efficiently as possible. For example, if things are right south of town, that’s where I’ll hunt, even if I had my heart set on hunting north of town. Around here, we have to hunt as smart as possible AND as hard as possible to get whatever deer, and knowing as much land and stands as possible (public and private) more than helps, and hunting every season available definitely helps.

[@Bryan-wc3et]

Have 27 ladder stands on 5 farms plus I’m a big tree saddle guy for last 25 years. I always play the wind. Going to try scentlok this year using John Eberhart regime and hunt where I want regardless of wind, we’ll see how that turns out. Love your videos

[@lenkurzynske8735]

Nice elevation change! You planned all our stand locations,so I know they are Spot-On!🦌🦌

[@robertboston9778]

LoL - Just buy one of those "Scent Eliminator" contraptions and mature bucks will come up from strait down wind... 🤣😂🦌... no "money back" guarantee with them thou... Thanks again Jeff - for all you do.

[@timhatfield6367]

I'm lucky because we have multiple choices for any wind direction..with property on four different county blocks. We might not get to hunt where we want...but we can still go if our wives say we can. Lol

[@markr.1547]

Not sure I’ll ever fully understand how the wind works but one can learn a lot from their mistakes. Bizarre how wind can be predominant from one direction but swirl off a bluff and head the other direction. This thermal thing stinks too! Always remember cold air sinks.

[@dmouse522]

Perfect wind for you may not be perfect wind for deer to go by that stand. It gets mind boggling.

[@whitetailhabitatandhunting]

Thanks Jeff! About or order my food plot seed for this season! Was wondering when do you put urea on corn?

[@MichOutdoors]

Can you make some videos on switchgrass timing and planting with ground preparation

[@clintbrubaker4344]

Watch his switchgrass videos. He has tons of them on his channel.

[@danielhines145]

Why it's harder on public land is you have no control on others and their hunting styles. A set of squirrel hunters in October can blow out a nice buck you have painstakingly scouted and have done everything right. You touch on it in other videos, the key to killing really any buck on public is getting away from people, some states are easier than others. Great videos, Keep em up!

[@ericwhite6879]

Where do you purchase your elimisheild? Or where can I?

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Hi Eric! You can find it on Amazon...or call directly at 2567737732. They are owned by Hunter's Safety System...just ask for ElimiShield...even Jay Everett at HSS.

[@ericwhite6879]

Awesome Thanks.

[@beachralph]

Good morning Jeff so my property is mostly flat with lots of heavy wooded areas what do you recommend for stands set up. Excellent video Jeff

[@unodostres9014]

Question Jeff, do you use scent control when you are working in/planting your food plots or only working when wind is not blowing into bedding?

[@robertboston9778]

If you've seen the man sweat when he's doing the plotting work you would know... Ain't no spray except a shower gonna cover that. 😆

[@jamesfarrow2130]

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[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Maybe!!

[@kurtpearson2793]

Well done- nice harvest 👍

[@jamesfarrow2130]

@@kurtpearson2793 Late season is all about food, eat a good breakfast and you will be fast!! Thanks Mr Moon!!

[@kurtpearson2793]

@@jamesfarrow2130 Ok, so food is key? Interesting. So if I can figure out his bedding…….🤔

[@jamesfarrow2130]

@@kurtpearson2793 Hahaha !!! Well done, hope Jeff sees that comment

[@kurtpearson2793]

My moon charts are worthless

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Amen to that!

[@bowman8316]

😂🤣

[@whitetailhabitatandhunting]

@@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751Hahaha 🤣

[@kurtpearson2793]

@@bowman8316 rumor has it that food is key. Figuring out the bedding will be tough

[@whitetailhabitatandhunting]

@@kurtpearson2793 lol

[@jordanhudson5075]

When you set up a brand new food plot do you really just broadcast the seed onto the ground after spraying round up ? Or do you have to drill your cover crop in

[@kurtpearson2793]

Check out the playlist! Huge section of food plot advices that answers your question, plus dozens more 👍

[@jordanhudson5075]

@@kurtpearson2793 yeah I know thanks though I’ve bought the food plot class, but still wanted to ask a direct question I appreciate you trying to help though

[@joshbanks1251]

What harness do you use?

[@cjtuccio]

"The older they get, the less friends they have..." Sadly today I realized I am a buck. Lol

[@kylejohnson9375]

Hi Jeff. Did you give a bow away this morning? Or is it a scam?

[@joepro8858]

I noticed your using Tactacam cameras now. You used to wear Sitka gear too. You used to say you never did deals with manufacturers and only used the equipment and gear you thought was best and believed in. Seems like all that has changed now.

[@tedrickabus2087]

Wind is never a factor as far as I'm concerned. Be scent free. Use deer scents. I have deer walk in and bed down in front of me, downwind, all of the time. They'll lay there for an hour and not be spooked unless they catch me moving. Can't remember the last time I spooked a deer for scent. 20 years or more probably. People don't do enough to manage their scent. I have deer coming into the property from every direction. The terrain changes the direction constantly. If I had to worry about the wind, I could never hunt. My clothes hang outside on my porch from September to January 1st. I smell like the woods all of the time. Until I got new owners on the neighboring property, alerting the deer of the presence of hunters was never an issue.

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Hi Ted ..the wind is only a factor if you want to be the best hunter that you can be and shoot the oldest bucks and not ruin your hunting land for building the best deer herd. Other than those 3 things I would even consider wind direction...

[@tedrickabus2087]

I get it. Prior to the last two years (new novice neighbors) I kept track of 15 different bucks, all age classes, 4 of which were shooters for my area. Now they're gone before rifle season. Not sure how I manage the neighbor. Can't even get him to meet me so I can give him tips. He just complains about not seeing deer as he doesn't realize his problem is him. (And now my problem as well).

[@benborgschatz9525]

1st

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Close? 😊

[@kurtpearson2793]

Fast! It was the “st” after the 1 that slowed your finish