My Deer stands are established on the Farm...

[Adam Helmer]

I have several deer stands suitable for recurve bow archery, flintlocks and rifle deer here on the farm. Today, I took old truck and drove about putting this year's hay bales in proper position for October muzzleloader deer hunting, archery and rifle deer in November-December. I name all my "Forts" and post a wooden sign to advise guests where they are hunting.

First is Fort Edward in an overgrown rockpile easily accessed from the Tractor Road. It is a fine place to post a spotting scope to view all of the big hayfield. Second is Fort Ti, (Ticonderoga) on the upper side of the hayfield that views all the field. Down the field a bit is Fort Niagara and further down (West) is "Fallen Timber" just before one enters the West Woods. All the Forts are easy to slip into and out of without disturbing the deer or turkeys in the big hayfield. I do much woods loafing in my Forts.

Adam