Everyday Outdoors: Hunting on the edge

Whitetail deer are largely creatures of habit. Their movement patterns will change some from season to season and in accordance with available food sources, and bucks may be much more active and cover a lot more ground during the rut (mating season), but the herd generally spends most of its time within their home range.

As hunters, whether with bow or gun, it’s very beneficial to be able to recognize the areas deer are likely…