Hunting from the ground in the dark

[Billy74]

I have more than a few times walked in in the dark and set up to sit for a while only to find i have 0 visibility or some other thing that makes me stand out once light starts to come on.  I always second guess whether to make a quick move and risk spooking close by deer or just wait it out until I know there’s a lull and accept I’m not in an ideal spot. 


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[pianoman9701]

Scouting out and preparing a stand ahead of time eliminates that problem. If you don't have time to do that pre-season, do it during the middle of the hunting day. Find a likely spot with cover. Trim your shooting lanes with pruning shears. Waypoint the spot and you'll be able to walk in and settle in the dark.

[BA Mongor]

Pianoman is spot on.

If I plan on hunting this way, I always walk and note as many areas as possible during the daylight. That way there is no guessing.
If you can't do it during pre-season, do it while you're hunting.