BUCKVISIONAI 40.7

Bedding Area Detection Logic

The first bedding intelligence layer for BuckVisionAI. This page defines how the system starts identifying likely deer bedding and mature buck bedding zones using cover, wind, terrain, pressure, food distance, water proximity, and escape routes.

Intelligence Core Property Scoring Logic Property Analysis Engine Corridor & Funnel Logic Stand Ranking Logic HuntScore Calculation Logic Wind & Access Risk Logic Report Intelligence Bridge Autonomous Scoring Run

Security Cover

25%

Heavy cover increases bedding likelihood, especially when it provides visual protection and low human intrusion.

  • Thick brush
  • CRP / briars
  • Young cutover
  • Swamp edge or heavy timber

Wind Advantage

20%

Mature bucks often prefer bedding where wind protects the backside and sight protects the front.

  • Leeward ridges
  • Quartering wind security
  • Downwind danger coverage
  • Thermal advantage

Terrain Position

20%

Terrain that allows observation, scent checking, and fast escape increases bedding quality.

  • Points
  • Benches
  • Ridge ends
  • Island/high spots in wet cover

Human Pressure Avoidance

15%

The best bedding cover loses value if hunters, roads, ATVs, or easy access disturb it often.

  • Distance from roads
  • Distance from parking
  • Low visibility
  • Hard-to-reach access

Food / Water Relationship

10%

Bedding near reliable food or water can be strong, but too close to pressure-heavy food sources can reduce daylight movement.

  • Nearby mast
  • Water within range
  • Seasonal food shift
  • Safe transition cover

Escape Routes

10%

Quality bedding often includes multiple exit options into thick cover, terrain breaks, creek bottoms, or secondary trails.

  • Multiple exits
  • Cover-connected trails
  • Terrain breaks
  • Low-risk escape path

Bedding Confidence Formula

Bedding Confidence Score =
(Security Cover × 0.25)
+ (Wind Advantage × 0.20)
+ (Terrain Position × 0.20)
+ (Human Pressure Avoidance × 0.15)
+ (Food / Water Relationship × 0.10)
+ (Escape Routes × 0.10)

Output:
0-39 = Unlikely bedding
40-59 = Possible bedding / scout confirmation needed
60-74 = Likely doe or general bedding
75-89 = Strong bedding zone
90-100 = High-confidence mature buck bedding candidate

Founder Rule for 40.3

BuckVisionAI should never mark bedding based on thick cover alone. True bedding confidence should require security cover plus wind, terrain, low pressure, and a logical relationship to food, water, and escape routes.