MeatEater Glossary: Pinch Point
Pinch Point \ˈpinch ˈpȯint\
noun
A terrain or habitat feature that forcesdeermovement into a smaller area. Features such as this are some of the best places tohunt deerduring the rut, as they concentrate deer movement into narrow areas wherehunterscan take advantage.
Kenyon: “The small strip of timber between these two open fields makes a perfect pinch point that bucks will be traveling through this month.”
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