From the stifling heat, to the dwindling amount of wild game in the freezer, to insect bites and poison ivy, there's plenty for hunters to hate about the off-season.
Not a lot of open land or equipment? No problem. Small deer-attracting food plots can be grown anywhere with a few tools, a minimal budget and a little elbow grease.
Whether you’re part of a traditional opening week dove shoot or shooting solo on a quiet afternoon, these four hot spots are where you’ll want to be sitting.