One of the best things about the fall season is knowing that white tail deer hunting season is right around the corner. With hundreds of thousands of hunters gearing up for a trek into the woods in search of that trophy buck, what will you do to make your chances at getting a big time deer better than your neighbor?
The key difference in almost all cases is not luck, but rather, advance preparation and scouting. A hunter who has scouted his area and prepared accordingly stands a much better shot at being presented with the opportunity of a lifetime this deer season. Here are some key tips for you to know when scouting for deer.
o Scout during different weather. You can never fully predict what weather you will be presented with in the opening days of deer season, and if you have been out to the grounds during rain, wind and sunshine, you will have a dramatic advantage over everyone else. Knowing where the deer will travel during different weather is a significant factor in being in the right place at the right time.
o Go the extra yard when scouting. It stands to reason that if you find areas that are less hunted by humans, you are way more likely to find a good population of deer. Deer will avoid heavily traveled areas, so if you can go the extra mile into the brush and away from common areas, you are more likely to run into good size deer. The best time to find these areas is during your scouting trips so you can mark them with a GPS and easily find them when the season opens. Just be sure to keep them to yourself.
White tail deer hunting can be one of the most exciting times of the year, with the cool weather, and the thrill of the hunt, your preparation and scouting will make a major difference in your success.
You can make this white tail deer hunting season your most productive yet if by doing some scouting and investigation ahead of time. Even if the season has started, spend some time scouting new areas and recording what you find so you can circle back to those areas a few days later. |