Backtrack known whitetail deer trails
Still hunting whitetail deer is probably the hardest form of hunting. It involves walking slowly around known feeding areas (ie, open field bordered by woods), stopping frequently, then scanning the area around you. Sometimes smart deer hide in the woods about 40-50 yards in and watch you walk right past. One way to trick deer like this is to backtrack along the trail you came, say 10 minutes later, while looking intently for signs of movement. Sometimes that whitetail buck will believe that the danger has passed and they’ll get up and walk around or head straight into the open to feed – have your gun ready!
Be quiet and think ahead
Animals like whitetail deer know when something foreign or strange has entered their territory or environment. Excessive noise is guaranteed to spook deer in the immediate area. So take your time and be as quiet as possible. Also, plan ahead. For example, clear the track to your tree stand from leaves, twigs and other objects likely to cause noise. This is important because you must get in your stand well before daylight, without making a racket and scaring off any deer.
Scent free Rifle/Handgun
Scent free clothing is so popular among whitetail deer hunters today – but what about your hunting gun? If we humans can smell the oil and solvents from our guns, just think how easily a whitetail deer can smell it with their superior sense of smell. What to do? Try using a Gunbrella. This cover wraps around the scope, action and stock. You then spray the cover with your whitetail deer scent eliminator. With so much effort put into scent free clothing, its important to do the same for your gun.
