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Tuesday, March 09, 2010
Just because you have a bow and a license to take a deer this season, doesn't mean that's what will happen when you get out to the woods. Many archery hunters take to the trail, of hopes in bagging their dream deer,
only to end their outing with frustration and disappointment.
The following are some common pitfalls you should avoid, or at best, try to master, to better increase your chances of a successful hunt. Know where the deer are
Take the proper time to scope out an area, look for tell tail signs of activity, ex: deer droppings, tree scrapes, ground scraping, signs of having bedded down there, are there trails for coming and going? Is there a watering hole near by? Time of day
We all know deer like to move around at night, and bed down pretty tight during the day. The best times for seeing deer is at dusk or dawn, going to and from their bedding area. You want to make sure you are in the right spot hours before they want to return. Their vision is also the best during these periods. This can make hunting a little more challenging during those times of day. Hunting during the day is fine; if you have a large enough group to keep the deer moving. Dress the Part
Blending in with your surroundings, is a very important aspect of hunting,
and one you can easily take total control of. Deer have extremely sharp vision, they know their woods inside and out, and when something looks and seems out of place, they sense it as danger. And they will notice this long before you even know they are there. Body Odor
There is probably nothing you can do to totally eliminate natural human body odor, but there is a lot you can do to cover it up.
There are many products on the market to wash yourself or your clothes in to help eliminate odor. And plenty of spays as well to help you smell more like their environment. A common everyday smell to you and I, is again something that seems out of place and unnatural to deer. Be Patient
If you feel you have found the perfect spot, then find a comfortable position and be patient. Any sudden move, even to reposition yourself, can be enough to scare away any promising prospect. Keep in mind, a deer will see you move long before you even know he's close by. If you do need to move, do it very slowly. Deer have very keen senses; they are their only defense in staying alive.
If you can equip yourself against each of the three senses, sight, hearing and smell, and pay attention to the areas above, you can greatly increase your chance of success.
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