Where you would setup on this map?

[Northwestsamurai]

Found this area on OnX and did some scouting today. Pretty large clear cut. All the red waypoints are sign (tracks, scat, game trails). The red triangle area is where I’m thinking about setting up as it’s the highest elevation (about 100ft above everything else) and gives me the only vantage point. I would get there before light and just glass down towards the area where there’s sign. Is that what you would do? Should I keep my eyes out on the edges? Am I missing anything?

Hunting blacktails, modern rifle, western Washington. First year hunting and learning a lot as I go. Thanks for your help!

[Deerdad44]

Remember to consider the wind. Wouldn't hurt to have a couple of options based on wind direction.

[treefarmer]

Looks like a good plan.  I like to glass a while at daylight then walk the roads and see if anything pops up.   FYI with those coordinates above the scale bar anyone who looks at this can find your spot

[Jimmer]

Looks like a good plan.  I like to glass a while at daylight then walk the roads and see if anything pops up.   FYI with those coordinates above the scale bar anyone who looks at this can find your spot

You just opened the flood gates on the west side. The clock is ticking!

[PolarBear]

Upper right hand corner in the timber

[Dan-o]

Welcome to the site.

Honestly, I would remove that pic unless you want a bunch of friends to join you up there.

Good luck....  Looks like a beautiful spot.

[ThurstonCokid]

I think your plan is perfect. Hunting blacktail rifle i usually try to get vantage point over anything else. Even over wind. With that being said ideal wind could also help.. edges of timber are the first spots I’d glass. Then I’d work around the cut from there. Good luck! Hope it works for ya


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[ThurstonCokid]

And since gps coordinates are on your picture i would remove photo erase numbers, then repost


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[ghosthunter]

I would set up on that treed point 2 Nd or 3rd X back .
I am guessing some deer enter the thick there while others continue on-towards your spot.

You don’t have to see a long ways. Sit quiet and let them come in close.

[huntnfmly]

That looks like a good spot for after the thermals change to up hill.
Going in there in the morning is going to send your scent right to where the deer are coming from.
And another vote for editing that pic the coordinates will have other people joining you

[Blacktail Sniper]

Might be too late, but on a positive note, may have a good size group for setting up a drive... 

[Odell]

that area gets a ton of pressure and most of the deer go nocturnal during the season. Get there super early and watch the wind, try to catch one headed out of the cut at first light. Good luck

[Sitka_Blacktail]

I would set up on that treed point 2 Nd or 3rd X back .
I am guessing some deer enter the thick there while others continue on-towards your spot.

You don’t have to see a long ways. Sit quiet and let them come in close.

Exactly. Looks like you can see more of the cut from that little point of timber.  The triangle seems to be a lot more limited in what you can see.

[CP]

Depending on the wind and access routes, I'd setup down the tree line a bit (tip of the arrow).  That spot is approachable without getting into the area with sign and from there you can view the entire cut.  You can approach through, and setup in, the thin strip of timber.  That should give you plenty of concealment.

[jeffro]

This place is no secret, for sure.
Gets hammered all season.
He who has the most patience will win.
I’d almost want to go in the night before, be as scent free as possible.
Get up way before light, check winds, and set up accordingly.
With as much of a vantage point as possible.
Then wait for the mob scene to show up to push them around.