You are likely moving to fast, and in that part of the world the deer won’t come out in the open till after dark. Find some fresh sign, figure out where the deer are coming and going, move downwind, and then sit still and be quiet. The opportunities will be close.
Big bush is hard to figure out. Look for aspen covered ridges that drop into pine and spruce, then find a funnel, and -you guessed it- sit still and be quiet. These “ridges” might look only 20-30 ft higher than the surrounding country, but if you look close you will see the transition. Tamarack swamps are worthless. Every whitetail I’ve killed has been within 300 yards of water.
Lot of times you have to get back away from the ditch-side jungle to see what the terrain/vegetation is really like. Don’t be afraid to hike off the highway.
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