Saturday, March 15, 2008

Deer Hunting Tips: 5 essential recon tactics

Here are some deer hunting tips for learning about your terrain. Expert hunters learn where they are hunting. This takes time, but the results are definately worth it.

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1. Look at a map

It seems obvious, but just take in the area with a map. With this absract picture in your head, it will be easier to picture where everything is. Also useful for not getting lost

2. Hire a guide

Some hunting locations have guides to show you the area's nuances. The guide will have experience of the area so take on board his advice

3. Mark hotspots on your GPS

If you like mixng technology with hunting, use a GPS to mark trails, food locations, scrapes, anything that will be useful

4. Plan placement of stands strategically

Put your stands in the best locations. Often 40 yrds downwind of a deer hotspot

5. Put the time in

For all the shortcuts, the best and maybe most rewarding is to actually invest time in the area. Walk around, scout, take notes. Get a feel for the area before the season starts and you'll have an amazing advantage


Happy hunting!!!

9 comments:

Debra said...

Very interesting information. Seems simple enough... and using a GPS for something other than finding my way through a new city.... will make the GPS purchase seem bearable.

:)

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