Preparation is Key
Becoming a successful deer hunter means lots of preparation work well before deer hunting season.
For example, check that you have an up to date topographic map of your chosen hunting area.
Don’t rely solely on a GPS – they can fail at the wrong time. Learn how to use a compass.
You also need to figure out how much food, water, etc you need whether stand or still hunting.
Doing your preparation work ahead of time also gives you peace of mind knowing that you are really prepared for anything.
Early Start To Deer Hunting
This may seem obvious, even to beginners, but getting out to your stand or blind before daylight is important.
Why? Because often its those few minutes before dawn that animals like deer start to move (i.e. back to bedding areas, walking along game trails).
Planning is Also Vital…
When hunting season is just weeks away, check forecasted weather conditions 7 days in advance.
Especially use the free weather sites found via the Internet. Forecasts can give you an idea as to wind direction and therefore which direction to approach your stand, blind or even if you need to hunt an entirely different area altogether.
