Hunting in the Snow

There is nothing better in the world of hunting for me than hunting in the snow.  Not only does it seem more peaceful than any other time but you can really get a good idea of how the deer are moving through your property.  I love to hit the snow covered woods about three or four days after a big snow.  When you go in at this time, the deer have had time to cycle through their routine a few times and you can clearly see where you have a lot of deer coming through on a regular basis.  I like to mark and date these heavily used routes on my maps so that I can reference them at later dates and over time see how the travel routes change or see if they stay the same.  Another thing I make sure to do in the snow is glass.  You can really see how the land lays when there is snow on the ground and you should take advantage of it every chance you get, especially on new properties.  It is a great low impact approach that will help you in the long run. 
The absolute best part about hunting in the snow though is seeing that unmistakable silhouette against a white hillside headed right toward you.  Now is the time, the snow is here and the season is still in.  Get out there and learn what you can, make some memories and mabey even bag that buck of a lifetime.