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Driving deer can work almost anytime, but it's
especially useful when deer won't budge from thick cover.
When staging a drive, a group (or a pair) of hunters splits
into two groups: drivers and posters. The drivers walk through
holding cover, trying to push deer toward the posters, who
sit still waiting to ambush driven deer.
The key lies in choosing the right area to drive. First, you
need patch of cover that holds deer, such as a daytime bedding
area. Second, the area must not be too large for your group
to effectively push. Third, the area should offers some predictability
as to where the deer will go when driven.
Drivers need to stay close enough together to keep deer from
slipping through the gaps (the thicker the cover, the closer
together they should be). Posters should sit downwind of drivers
in an area (preferably elevated) that offers clear shooting
lanes. For safety's sake, drives should be carefully planned;
everyone should wear hunter-orange clothing and always be
aware of each other's positions.
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